MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Abertay University)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
This program integrates technical, managerial, and entrepreneurial concepts in construction project management, equipping students with essential knowledge and skills for contemporary construction practices. Delivered by a multidisciplinary team of academics and industry experts, it addresses challenges in managing complex construction projects, emphasizing resource efficiency, environmental considerations, and social impacts. Students gain leadership skills, the ability to analyze and improve business processes, and the capacity to evaluate sustainable design proposals. They also develop advanced research knowledge, effective communication, and the capability to plan and execute research projects independently.
Upon completion of the program, students will have the expertise to lead multidisciplinary teams in sustainable construction projects, understand essential management components, evaluate environmental impacts, foster teamwork for effective solutions, and conduct advanced research while communicating professionally.
Entry Requirements
- English language standard of IELTS 6.0 (no component band below 5.5) or Grade C in A-Level, iGCSE or GCSE English Language, or equivalent Abertay approved English language test.
- At least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree or equivalent qualifications in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management and other construction related disciplines.
- Applicants from Singapore will typically require a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (4-point scale) or 3.5 (5-point scale) in either Civil Engineering, Building
- Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.
- For students from China, applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 70% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.
- For students from India, applicants will typically require a Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce / Professional Subject with
- a minimum GPA of 2.9 (4-point scale) or 55-65% in either Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Construction Management or other construction related disciplines.
- Applicants will also be required to have undertaken Independent Research.
- For undergraduate programmes and entry to the Master’s programmes with advance standing, all entry qualifications must have been completed within the normal duration for each qualification and not more than 24 months prior to registration for the Programme.
- For those undertaking a full 180 credits from the Master’s programmes it is expected that there may have been some time since their original qualification, to allow for work experience.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future(but not limited to) in these department/industries.
- Infrastructure Project Manager
- Real Estate Development Manager
- Project Manager in Construction Firms
Modules
- Environmental Management
- Innovation in Design
- Project Management
- International Business and Management
- BIM & Asset Management
- Research Methods
- MSc Dissertation
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time
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18 months
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Full-time
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12 months
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Full-time
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Visit https://institute.erau.edu/about-asia-institute/academic-calendar for Academic Calendar
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Full-time
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Visit https://institute.erau.edu/about-asia-institute/academic-calendar for Academic Calendar
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Part-time