MSc Construction Project Management

About this course

Learn how to lead and integrate a team of multi-disciplinary professionals on LJMU's Construction Project Management Masters.

• This Programme is also available as a 240 credit routeway including a Group Project and Dissertation
• Study on this programme accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Benefit from the development of professional and transferable skills required in industry
• Choose the part-time, day release study option if you are already in employment
• Look forward to direct entrance onto the RICS APC professional training programme and CIOB PDP if you are employed

This programme aims to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum which produces self-reliant, versatile, enterprising and competent construction project managers. It will enable you to build your knowledge, skills and understanding to become an independent learner. You will even be able to tailor your programme of study to your personal background, interests and career aspirations.

The quality of this programme and the Department is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building with Accredited Centre status, and by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as a Partnering Establishment. The degree has a high standing both academically and professionally.

The programme will increase your exposure to the current and emerging theories and practice of project management. It will encourage a risk management approach to problem solving, provide opportunities for collaborative and student-centred study and offer clear career development opportunities.

The course is always well received by students who commend the applied use of theory through software applications in the workplace. Many have also commented on the ‘added value’ provided by the programme with the option to complete the Foundation Stage qualification for Prince2® (fee payment required to the APM).

Assessment

How learning is monitored on your programme

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic.

Assessment methods on this programme include: group and individual presentations, written reports, a formal exam and a dissertation.