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Learn to lead in the global construction industry. With the advanced skills you'll develop on our Construction Management course, you'll be prepared for exciting careers in both civil engineering and construction.
You'll learn about construction and resource management, and how to respond to changing requirements. Be ready to move into more senior or specialist roles and tackle the challenges facing the construction industry of the future.
The curriculum takes an integrated approach, blending concepts from management with engineering principles. With the help of this integrated curriculum, students can acquire a wide range of skills that will prepare them for leadership positions including both management and technical roles. https://www.pg.bham.ac.uk/ask/arshadmahaboob/
This 1 year full-time programme teaches research-led construction management skills that are sought after in both the civil engineering and building industries. The course can also be taken over 2-3 years part-time.
In term one you'll develop a firm base of general knowledge and techniques for further specialised management study. Delivered by leading academics in Birmingham Business School, the management content is based on real-world examples, drawing on the expertise and reputation of the Business School to deliver a high quality experience. Topics include strategy, innovation, marketing, organisational behaviour and financial management.
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Begin with essential business management concepts before specialising in contruction management. From project planning and finance to operations and sustainability, you'll develop in-depth knowledge of the construction industry. You’ll be taught by experts from the School fo Engineering and from the internationally renowned Birmingham Business School. Benefit from our established links with industry and build your own professional networks.
Specialise in an area most suited to your skills and career aspirations.
Jointly delivered by the School of Engineering and Birmingham Business School, you'll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops before undertaking a research project in the summer term.
This programme is a 1 year full time taught masters degree (180 credits) consisting of 120 credits of taught modules and a 60 credit research project.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Any optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
In order to be awarded an accredited degree a student must have achieved 100 credits in taught modules given that the pass mark at this level is 50.
The following must be taken:
Module Title | Credits | Semester |
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Construction Management | 20 | Semester 2 |
Dissertation | 60 | Full Term |
Engineering Production and Risk Management in Construction | 20 | Semester 2 |
LM Marketing and Financial Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
LM Organisational and Operations Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
LM Strategic Innovation Management | 20 | Semester 1 |
Sustainable Construction | 20 | Semester 2 |
To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Maths or Technology based subjects from a recognised institution.
Applicants with a 2:2 Honours Degree in the above disciplines alongside relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
Improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham with our pre-sessional English courses. If you have a conditional offer, you can take one of these courses as an alternative to retaking IELTS or other similar qualifications.
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3 year part-time
We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2025 entry are above.
The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.
Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team.
Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding.
To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
To apply for a postgraduate programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online.
Select whether you are a UK student or an international student for relevant application deadlines.
Application deadline for UK and non visa requiring applicants. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full. Early applications are encouraged.
We have put together some helpful information on the taught programme application process and supporting documents. Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
As a graduate of Advanced Engineering Management (Contruction Management) you'll be well prepared to begin your career in a variety of related fields, playing a leading role in a professional capacity in both the civil engineering and building industries.
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