Construction Project Management - Cork

Aim

A unique programme, developed following Industry demand and Government calls for upskilling, which will provide students with advanced managerial skills in Construction Project Management.



Graduates will be equipped to meet the challenges of managing the design and construction of modern complex developments in a diverse business environment.



The comprehensive module range offers the student extensive choice, facilitating individual areas of expertise.



The learning experience involves a variety of modes, including classroom based lectures, individual and group project work, tutorials, seminars and presentations by visiting experts.



A research dissertation is completed by each student during Stage 2/Semester 1.

Stage 1/Semester 1:

Contract Administration/Dispute Resolve

Sustainability in Engineering

Research Skills and Practice

Construction Project Management

Org Management & Knowledge Management



Electives (choose 1):

Corporate Construction Finance

Mechanical & Electrical Services Cost Planning

Strategic Construction

Development Appraisal

Advanced Measurement

Entrepreneurship

New Venture Management & Growth

Strategic Business Management



Stage 1/Semester 2:

Eng. Project Management

Global Project Management

Research Project Development

Construction Value & Risk Management



Electives (choose 2):

M&E Measurement

Site Management and Technology

Construction Psychology

Construction Project Controls

Commercial Management

Infrastructure Asset Management

Adaptation and Reuse 2

Environmental Management

Intl Strategies & Organisation

Leadership & Change Management

Managing Innovation



Stage 2/Semester 1:

Research Project Realisation (30 ECTS)



Note: Delivery of this programme is subject to sufficient number of applicants.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a Level 8 Built Environment Programme or equivalent* with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 2.



*Equivalence: Where an applicant has not completed a relevant Level 8 programme equivalence is assessed through the formal Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process used in MTU.

2 Years Part Time



Part-time students may take modules on a phased basis and achieve the programme qualification over a number of academic years, typically 2 years.

Career Opportunities

The programme has been designed to suit the distinctive needs of the construction industry and offers excellent career opportunities for graduates as project managers or contract managers with design and construction companies, project management consultants, and government agencies.