Construction Management with BIM

Coventry University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

Choose your start date. You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.

Currently accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and studied on campus or 100% online, this industry-focused course is designed to have a wide appeal – for architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, facilities managers, legal practitioners, or any construction professional seeking a management career in the industry.

  • The course is continually updated each year to ensure it stays current with the latest industry innovations and technologies with the latest additions including Building Information Modelling, cloud-based project sharing within Common Data Environments, digital clash detection on virtual BIM models, energy analysis simulations and information workflows in a digitised industry.

  • By studying theory/management practices and examining real-life case studies, you will be taught how to manage complex construction projects from the initial planning stages, analysing corporate problems and presenting appropriate solutions from implementation and completion, managing project teams, procurement, finance, risk and health and safety.

  • The course examines how the built and natural environments interact, ever conscious of the need for sustainable construction, together with the environmental principles and legislation applied to the construction industry.

  • You will be encouraged to engage in topical discussions about a wide range of issues, from sustainability demands in construction to environmental and economic considerations in shaping construction trends.

  • If you study on campus, you will have the option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

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  • Study Options

    This course is available in 5 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1122 Production managers and directors in construction
    2121 Civil engineers
    3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
    1251 Property, housing and estate managers
    2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Architecture and planning, Building and construction