Program Overview

HND in Construction Management

The HND in Construction Management course helps students develop the industry knowledge and core skills needed to successfully manage complex projects, including construction site teams and key operations.

Course Overview

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management course will put students on track to reaching their career goals within the global construction sector. The course has been designed to develop specialist skills and knowledge using a range of projects and assignments with real-life, authentic contexts.

Target Audience

The course targets:

• School students who could not do well in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Maths) but would like to work in construction/built environment.
• Students from families who are intending to start their construction business in the UAE.
• Students who could not complete their Bachelor's/Architecture/any engineering programmes in built environment.
• Employees in private/public sector in construction field who would like to top-up L6 after finishing HND with GBS Dubai.

Progression Pathways

Many universities have confirmed that they recognize BTEC Higher National qualifications and will consider applications from Higher National students. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the undergraduate programme and subject. Some possible progression pathways include:

• BSc (Hons) Engineering Project Management
• BSc Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• BA/BSc (Hons) Open degree-Online programme only
• BSc (Hons) Engineering Studies
• Bachelors of Architectural Engineering
• BSc Construction Management
• BSc (Hons) Engineering and Management Studies

Career Opportunities

The HND in Construction Management course leads to exciting career paths in areas such as:

• Civil engineering
• Building services engineering
• Quantity surveying
• Construction management
• Architectural technology

Curriculum

The course includes the following modules:

Year 1

• Construction technology
• The Construction Environment
• Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
• Digital Applications for Construction Information
• Tender & Procurement
• Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
• Optional Units:
  • Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
  • Principles of Refurbishment

Year 2

• Project Management
• Advanced Construction Drawing & Detailing
• Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
• Personal Professional Development
• Group Project (Pearson-set) (15 Credits)
• Optional Units:
  • Contracts & Management
  • Sustainable Methods of Construction
  • Value Engineering and Cost Control

Assessment

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

• Presentation
• Writing an assignment
• Analysing a case study
• Completing a portfolio of evidence
• Writing reports

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country.

English Requirements

To study at GBS, students must demonstrate that their English level is at the standard required. GBS accepts a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto their courses.

Intakes

January, March, June, September

Duration

2 years

Awarding Institution

Pearson

Delivery

Weekdays/weekends/evenings

Locations

Dubai

Fees

AED 40,000 per year

What Will You Achieve?

With the hands-on, practical approach to learning on the construction management certificate and diploma courses, students will graduate with more than just a qualification. They will have gained specific specialist knowledge alongside key workplace skills such as team management, research and analysis, flexibility, and working cooperatively with others.