Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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MSc/PgD Construction Management
Contact: Michelle Harvey
E: michelle.harvey@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 8502
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/bne
Demand for highly skilled, innovative and far-sighted construction managers is constantly
increasing. This comes from a growing drive to find sustainable and environmentally sound
construction methods and innovative management practices to replace ‘traditional’
procurement routes and management methods.
This programme offers a wide choice of modules which cover the skills that modern construction
professionals need in order to meet the challenges of the industry. It also provides recent graduates and
experienced professionals with an outstanding opportunity to upgrade their skills in order to enhance their
career opportunities. The programme allows students scope to develop a bespoke skillset by selecting from
the range of elective modules we provide. All modules are also delivered by means of web-based learning.
This choice is open to experienced professionals, but recent graduates will receive guidance in the selection
of appropriate modules. The programme is available to study full-time (one year), part-time (two years) or by
distance learning (two to four years).
The MSc programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has
been developed with significant support from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), allowing
successful MSc graduates to progress directly to the assessment of professional competence. Students
who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) stage, comprising eight modules have the
opportunity to progress to the preparation of a dissertation for the award of MSc in Construction
Management.
The programme is designed to accept honours graduates (minimum requirement second class Honours)
or equivalent in any discipline associated with the construction and property industry or Corporate
Membership of a construction of property-related professional body (e.g. RICS, RIAS, CIOB). Candidates
without formal degree level qualifications may be accepted on to the PgD programme subject to relevant
industry experience and discussions with the admissions tutor.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: One year
Part-time: Two years
Distance Learning: Two to five years
Commencing January and September
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Full-time: £3,315 per year (2008/09 fees)
Part-time/Distance Learning:
£750 per module
Full-time Scottish and EU applicants may
receive their fees paid by SAAS up to PgD
level.
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Programme Structure:
Semester A: Core: Construction
Organisations and Project Practices; Research
Methods
Electives: The Management of Health and
Safety in Construction; Construction Dispute
Resolution; Value Management; Construction
Economics; Development and Project
Economics
Semester B: Electives: Construction
Financial Management; Project
Management; Construction Markets and
Procurement; Strategic Management in
Construction and Property; Managing the
Construction Process; Project and
Development Risk; Contract Administration
Core module: Dissertation
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test with
a score of at least 6.0 or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
Overseas Fees:
£9,500 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer