Construction Project and Cost Management

Entry requirements

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

Our online Construction Project and Cost Management MSc course could provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need to expand your career and build connections in the field of construction and across project and cost management roles.

Some of the highlights of this 100% online course can be found below.

• You will have the opportunity to improve your skills in budgeting and financial management to analyse complex problems and appraise performance.
• By studying management practices and examining real-life case studies, you will have the opportunity to learn how to apply project management techniques to aid planning, controlling, and monitoring performance of construction projects and preparing project evaluation reports.
• You will be encouraged to participate in topical discussions about a range of issues, from sustainability demands in construction to environmental and economic considerations in shaping construction trends.

Why study this course

This Construction Project and Cost Management MSc course is designed to provide the depth and rigour required for development, reflection and networking in this sector.

• Explore key aspects at various stages of project delivery, learning from simulation exercises and formative or summative assessments that mimic real-life projects.
• Benefit from instruction by staff with wide interests in industry-related research, particularly in subject areas such as modern methods of construction, artificial intelligence (AI), building information modelling (BIM) and off-site manufacturing (staff subject to change).
• Develop your critical thinking approach to problem-solving while also fostering a spirit of collaboration and integration.
• Enjoy opportunities to undertake site visits and relevant industry collaborative initiatives, such as the UK Construction Week.
• Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Want to study your full master’s on campus? Learn more about our on-campus-taught master's in construction project and cost management course here.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.