Strategic Construction Management

Course Summary
Strategic Management is the process of creating, implementing and evaluating decisions that enable an organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. The varying and complex nature of the construction industry has led to an increase in demand for managers with the skills to develop and implement plans that espouse the goals and objectives of their organisation. The process of Strategic Construction Management is a continuous one that changes as the organizational goals and objectives evolve. This Certificate in Strategic Construction Management has been designed in order to equip students with the skills to devise and successfully deploy strategic initiatives within their Construction organisation. This 30 credit certificate program (Minor Award) will provide the participants with an appreciation, knowledge, tools and techniques for effective strategic Management within the Construction industry. This course will be delivered fully online part time, normally over 1 academic year.

This course provides the participants with a full overview and understanding of the processes that are required to develop and implement strategic construction management which incorporates the core project management principles. The course aims to provide the participant with the training, skills and practical experience to plan and deliver strategic oversight for projects programme delivery philosophies. It will foster the participant's intellectual development, and ability to communicate effectively through various media. As the construction industry continues to adopt these approaches, this course is ideal for recently qualified graduates within the construction industry and experienced employees looking to up skill to meet the coming challenges. The course will provide excellent opportunities for career progression.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Construction Contract Law 05
Contracts and Procurement 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Environmental Policy, Planning and EIA 05
Strategic Management 05
Construction Economics and Finance 05
Business Management and Entrepreneurship 05

Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.

Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Applications for online programmes are accepted on the atu sligo website.

All programmes advertised will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

ATU sligo online has two intakes per year, the main one being in September with a smaller listing of programmes for January. For confirmation on start dates check www.itsligo.ie/online

For September, applications open from 1st February each year. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st august.

For January, applications open from 1st November each year. Closing date for applications is mid-January.

The online application form requires personal details, previous qualifications, professional accreditations, employment history and a personal statement. We recommend collating all the necessary paperwork i.e. Transcripts of previous qualifications, academic certificates before you submit an application.

Once submitted, our admissions team will contact you to confirm eligibility and request copies of any previous qualifications.

Academic staff review every application and approve eligible candidates for the programme.

Admissions team will notify you if you are accepted onto the course and will request deposit to confirm your place.

Places are limited, so please apply early.

1 year part-time

Delivery Method: Online

On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required.

Most of our online courses have about 2-3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). The rest of your study time consists of independent learning, communicating with your lecturers and classmates and carrying out assignments.

Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle and other accessible platforms. These recordings can be downloaded and watched later, at a time that suits you.

Please note, you may be required to take some time off work for the below:

• Exams Christmas Exams: 2 – 4 days in January each year. Summer Exams: 2 – 4 days in May each year.

• Workshops/Practical Classes: Approximately 2 – 4 days per year depending on the course you are studying. You will receive notification of the dates from your lecturer for each specific subject requirement.

During our Online & Flexible Learning Induction, you will meet with your Course Co-ordinator who will be available to answer any questions you might have, and they will give you your timetable for the upcoming academic year.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@itsligo.ie.

To help balance work, life, and online learning, it is important to understand the time that you will have to dedicate to your studies. This will help you to stay focused, reduce stress, and achieve your goals while also working full-time.

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

Career Opportunities
Construction professionals are constantly challenged to deliver increasingly complex projects successfully despite tight budgets, limited human resources, accelerated timeframes and limited or conflicting information. Participants who complete this course will have a strong understanding of the concept of the Strategic Management process and all that is necessary for their organisation to meet its goals and objectives.

Further Study
Our Master in Science in Project Management can be undertaken as this Certificate in Strategic Construction Management is embedded in the Masters programme

Master in Science in Project Management (Online)
WITH THE FOLLOWING EMBEDDED PROGRAMMES:
- CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN STRATEGIC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN BIM AND LEAN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION LAW, PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE