MSc Construction Project Management

There is a very high level of demand for qualified construction project managers in the global construction industry. This programme produces qualified project managers of the quality required by the UK, Middle Eastern and global construction industries, both in terms of their immediate ability to perform and their longer term strategic potential.

Taught from the perspective of construction project management, with principles that apply far beyond this sector, the programme provides students with access to both a solid theoretical base and current and future strategies in practical project management.

Internship opportunities

We are committed to maximising employability in a post COVID-19 world.

Eligible students who participate in this programme can take advantage of unique internship opportunities with our highly reputed industry partners.

The internships will be subject to a minimum level of academic performance, demonstrated transferrable skills (for example, communication and teamwork) and successful assessments with the industry partner.

Professional recognition

The programme is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

January entrants

Students starting the programme in January should note that it runs full-time for 2 semesters (12 months) + dissertation (February to April, 3 months) (total 16 months), or part-time runs for 4 semesters (24 months) + dissertation (March to August, 6 months) (total 30 months).

Students enrolling for the January intake programmes are not required to be be on campus during the summer break

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

Course content

DETAILED COURSE GUIDE

Full-time students undertake four courses in semester one and a further four courses in semester two.

Taught courses include:

• Project Management: Theory and Practice
• Contracts and Procurement
• Project Management: Strategic Issues
• Value and Risk Management
• People and Organisational Management
• Construction Financial Management
• Construction Practices and Information Technology
• Sustainability in Civil Engineering (optional)
• Construction Technology (optional)

In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project. Students can study individual courses to meet the continued professional learning requirements of the built environment professions.