Introduction

There is a growing need for managers who have expertise across construction, engineering and management. You will study a number of construction-specific and management modules to give you the skills you need to manage a range of construction projects. These include Data-centric Construction and Digitisation, Sustainable Construction Technology, Management of People, and Construction Project Management and BIM 2. 
 

Modules

Data Centric Construction and Digitalisation  

This module will focus on the emerging conceptual concepts and practical insights underpinning the growing importance of information management, data-centric construction, and digital innovation within the construction sector. The module identifies and presents these concepts from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The module illustrates how data centric construction and digital innovation enhance your decision making as a construction manager and help to make new decisions that would be otherwise impractical, The module also covers the adoption of these approaches and techniques within construction and projects. 

Sustainable Construction Technology 

Central to the delivery of successful buildings which satisfy the needs of society is the selection of the right materials and techniques used to construct buildings, particularly concerning the environmental impact the building makes.  This module will enable you to evaluate not only how buildings ‘fit together’ but the impact they make to the wider environment.    

Management of People 

Managing a successful construction project requires the management of time, cost, quality and safety.  To be able to do this effectively, a construction professional must be able to manage their most important resource – people.  This module will provide knowledge and understanding to allow you to do this.  The assessment for the module includes an opportunity to engage with authentic problems that exist in construction project teams.  

Construction Project Management and BIM 2 

This module focuses upon the management and control of construction projects during the execution of the works. Key content includes construction project management theory, project control methods, appreciation of the impact that delays and disruption have upon project success, and awareness of available project recovery strategies.  The module also introduces process improvement strategies such as Lean Construction and Digital Construction in addition to Building Information Modelling (BIM) and identifies how these can increase value, reduce waste and improve the planning and control of construction projects. Learning achieved will equip you with knowledge and skills valued by employers that will enable you to help deliver effective construction projects in future professional practice. 

Dissertation 

The dissertation module allows you to choose a topic that interests you and potentially supports your chosen career path.  With the support of staff that have expertise in your chosen field, you will carry out and implement a coherent and extensive research project.  You will have the opportunity to deploy data collection methods and analytical techniques to answer your research questions or test your hypothesis.  By conducting and writing-up your own research project you will become more self-reliant and independent, gaining key employability skills of time-management, data retrieval and critical application of relevant knowledge and information, effective communication and problem solving and analysis. 

 

Assessment

Report, presentation, coursework, proposal, dissertation, etc. 

Career Prospects

Career opportunities include Assistant BIM Coordinator, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Project Coordinator , etc.

Further Studies

• Graduates may pursue further studies in relevant Master’s degree programmes at NU in the UK such as MSc Project Management and MSc Construction Project Management with BIM.  They may also apply for relevant local postgraduate programmes. 
   
• Graduates of this top-up degree programme can enjoy a 20% alumni tuition fee discount when they study a Master’s degree at Northumbria University’s UK campuses (London or Newcastle). Terms and Conditions apply. 

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