Project Management for Construction (Distance Learning)

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent industrial and work experience in the construction industry or other related field.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Months of entry

January, March, May, July, September, November

Course content

Overview

A level of management expertise is critical to landing a leading role in construction. Our MSc in Project Management for Construction will help you confidently tackle the technical, commercial, organisational, financial and legal issues that can appear in a project’s lifecycle.

What you’ll study

This course examines whole projects from initiation through to delivery. You’ll be challenged to examine real case studies so you’re ready to face any obstacles construction projects can encounter.

On this course, you'll:

• Learn to consider construction project management as an integrated process, starting when clients make the initial decision to begin a construction project
• Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and environmental issues that affect large construction projects, as well as the expertise to address them
• Gain experience with BIM processes and Revit software, and understand the information management behind it
• Examine the range of tools and techniques available for project management, including how to apply them and justify their use
• Become familiar with the laws surrounding construction, including construction contract law and other forms of liability

Fees and funding

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding