About Construction Management, MSc, PG Dip, Postgraduate Certificate - at Sheffield Hallam University
This course is for professionals in all areas of construction.
These include:
architecture
quantity surveying
building surveying
civil and structural engineering
property management
construction management.
We designed the course in collaboration with industrial partners such as Henry Boot and Gleeson. It produces professional construction managers capable of completing projects quickly, on budget and to a high standard.
It gives detailed knowledge of the specialist areas of construction management and is invaluable if you want to advance your career in the construction industries.
The course develops your understanding of present-day construction, with an emphasis on problem solving. We provide a balanced curriculum of up-to-date technological and managerial methods and traditional approaches to construction.
You gain a good all-round knowledge of construction management and the course’s flexibility allows you to concentrate on areas that are of most interest to you or your business. This equips you to manage and supervise the entire construction process, from information technology to project administration, and to understand and take on specialist roles.
Studying for this postgraduate award also gives you the chance to meet similar professionals from a wide range of national and international companies, and from all levels of management.
For more information and a copy of the course brochure, please ring 0114 225 4267 or e-mail sed@shu.ac.uk
Related coursesMSc Project Management
Associated careersMost of you will already be working in construction or a related area.
This course improves your working practices and prospects for promotion in your organisation, or helps you to find a position with more responsibility at another company, in the UK or overseas.
Past graduates have gained management positions in construction companies including Henry Boot, Gleeson and Totty.
AssessmentExamination and continuous assessment
The personal view‘From the personal point of view, there has been the satisfaction of proving to myself that the MSc qualification was within my capability. Educationally, the course opened doors to concepts of economics, management theory and practice, contract and law, and generated interests which will remain with me, I hope, for many years to come. My graduation is proof that Sheffield Hallam is worth considering!
Sheffield Hallam is a well respected university. I found that its teaching staff were keen to ensure that each student was given every opportunity and encouragement.
The research necessary for the completion of the dissertation has been of considerable use to the work with which I am now involved.’Steven Rogerson, MSc Construction Management (part-time), Commercial Surveyor, Henry Boot Construction Limited
‘My studies have increased the depth and breadth of my knowledge and experience, developed my confidence and improved my ability to think. Being a student at Sheffield Hallam was hard work but well worth the effort.’Hadrian Asher, part-time MSc Construction Management, Business Development Module Manager, NE Lincolnshire Council, Grimsby
Course contentLevel onefinance and law
principles of management
construction management
information technology
Level twoconstruction economics
contract procurement
project administration
research workshop
Level threedissertation
Entry requirementsA degree or equivalent in a related discipline or a recognised professional qualification at corporate membership level. We also consider applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and relevant work experience.
