Introduction

This Master of Science in Construction Project Management programme at GSTM aspires to respond to a changing employment market and to the changing requirements of the construction industry. It aims to give you a broad yet rigorous grounding in the fundamentals of organising and managing construction projects. The Master of Science programme seeks to provide you with the knowledge and skills that will meet the challenges presented by these changes and provides opportunities for cognate graduates from diverse backgrounds including international students, students with limited professional experience, as well as students looking for mid-career development in a construction project management specialist area.  

Construction Project Management: Course Specification & Synopsis

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Eligibility

 Academic requirements:

• An honours degree at second class or above/ equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture, and Construction Management or any other construction subject; or
• Other equivalent qualification from recognised institutions (e.g. BSc (Project & Facilities Management) (Hons) programme awarded by National University Singapore (NUS)) and relevant industries experience (e.g. Construction Management, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering); or
• Matured students: At least 30 years old with at least 8 years relevant working experiences (e.g. Construction, Building, Engineering, etc.) and had obtained other degree qualification will be considered on a case to case basis.

English requirement:

• Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent qualification. 

All applications are subjected to the approval of Birmingham City University.

Fees

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Administrative Fee [Applicable to International Students] 

• Medical Insurance:  $108 
• International Student Administrative Fees: $216
• Administrative Fees for Student Pass Application: $86.40 
• ICA Application Processing Fees: $30 
• ICA Issuance Student Pass Application Fees: $60

 

Licensing of Builders and Public Sector Panels of Consultants (PSPC)

Professional Accreditation

 

• Accredited by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Eligible to apply for CIOB Student Membership
• Benefit of Student Status - find out more 

Duration

• Full Time: 12  months (weekday)
• Part Time: 15 months  (evening weekday / weekend)

Class Mode

• Full Time: Weekday - 9.00am to 12.00pm OR 1.00pm to 4.00pm 
• Part Time Weekday - 7.00pm to 10.00pm OR Weekend - 10.00am to 1.00pm  OR 2.00 pm to 5.00pm OR  6.00pm to 9.00pm 

Find out more: CHANGES TO SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Assessment Method

•  100% Coursework

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Employability

Graduates of the Master of Science in Construction Project Management may start as an Assistant Project Manager and then progress to Project Manager, Construction Manager and/or Design Manager, up to more senior positions such as Company Director.  Graduates could be employed in professional practice in consultancy, contracting and subcontracting organisations, private or public sector organisations.