Course summary
Ambitious growth targets for new housing development and transformational infrastructure put the construction industry at the heart of our post-pandemic economic recovery. Build the skill set to lead exciting these projects and developments with our triple-accredited Construction Management postgraduate degree. Developed with partners from the architecture, engineering and construction industries, our course blends sector trends and industry needs to deliver career-enhancing opportunities. Recommended for both graduates and experienced industry professionals, you will learn how to successfully lead construction management at a senior level. Led by experienced built environment academics and practitioners, and using advanced software tools and techniques, you will explore how to organise and plan complex construction projects, diagnose corporate problems, and manage project teams, procurement, finance and risk. Available in full-time, part-time and online pathways, the full MSc award is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association for Project Management (APM), which can unlock additional career benefits and opportunities.
- Build knowledge of what is needed to successfully organise and plan complex construction projects
- Learn how to diagnose corporate problems and manage a multitude of areas including people, finance and risk
- Understand the significance of processes, technology and people to the ultimate success of projects in the construction industry
Modules
Modules include: Performance and integration management; supply chain management; project and production management; finance and risk management; dissertation.
Assessment method
Assessment is through written coursework (100 per cent) and continuous informal assessment by tutors.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institution of
Entry requirements
Applicants of this course must have a minimum of a second class honours degree. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see our website for latest fee information.
Sponsorship information
Study awards include: Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship; University of Salford student loyalty discount; Country bursary scheme (for International students only).
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT