Construction Project Management
Buckinghamshire New UniversityAbout this course
On this MSc you’ll gain a comprehensive education that aligns closely with current industry needs. You'll gain expertise in project planning, risk management, and advanced construction techniques, ensuring you're well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges and deliver successful projects.
Why study MSc Construction Project Management at BNU? Study Options This programme runs as both a full-time and Part-time course, with part-time structured across a two-year span, so you can fit it around your other commitments outside of study. The course also includes opportunities for networking, site visits, and industry-based project, enhancing students’ employment prospects upon graduation.
Facilities During your time with us you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including:
Mechanical/Structural Lab to include different Structural Test kits that will measure Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers, Bending Stress and Bending Moments etc. Materials and Manufacturing Lab to include 3D Metal Printer, Hardness Tester, Universal Tensile Testing, Impact Tester, Milling and Drill machines Fluids and Hydraulics Lab to include Digital Hydraulic Bench, Axial Flow Pump, Recirculating Flume, Hydro-electric Turbine and Surface Tension Balance. Process and Energy Lab to include HVAC unit, Air Conditioning Trainer, Process Trainer and Photovoltaic Cells Concrete & Geotechnical Testing Lab to include Slump Test, Concrete Density, Porosity, Flexural and Compression Testing, Soil Shear, Grading and Moisture Tests. Electrical and Electronics Lab to include Power and Energy Electronics, Modern Electrical Machine Systems, Three Phase Power Systems Automation Lab to include Dobot Smart Industry 4.0 Workstation, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC systems Immersive Virtual Reality CAD Lab
What will I study? On this MSc you’ll develop your current skillset to mirror industry needs and enable you to take the next step up in your career. You’ll learn how to address the complexities encountered in the construction industry as well as be able to look at a development with a holistic approach. This will prepare you for professional roles in managing construction projects by imparting an understanding of both the human and technical aspects essential for project success.
Modules will see you delve into the theoretical exploration and practical considerations of the industry. You’ll explore areas such as construction cost management, Building Information Modelling (BIM), project management, construction law, contracts, environmental assessment, supply chain management, and risk management.
BNU’s MSc Construction Project Management program is designed to align closely with industry needs and standards. The curriculum includes practical and theoretical knowledge essential for managing construction projects effectively and ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world challenges.
In addition to technical, management and leadership knowledge and skills, the programme also focuses on developing employability skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and project management. These skills are essential for success in the workplace and are cultivated through group projects, presentations, and other collaborative activities.
Industry is also embedded throughout the course. This may include guest lectures, site visits, and industry-sponsored projects, opportunities for networking and professional mentoring from industry experts.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Science - MSc (PG)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- High Wycombe
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Architecture and planning, Building and construction