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BSc(Hons) in

Construction Management

This course is primarily designed for people employed in the construction industry, such as those working in large contracting organisations and commercial developers; and local authority or armed forces personnel. Such employment is not mandatory, but desirable wherever possible.

Why study this course?

  • Work as a construction site manager, site engineer, contracts surveyor, estimator, buyer or planner
  • Become a Member of the CIOB
  • The only course in this field that allows you to combine work and study through supported distance learning

Summary

Award:
BSc(Hons) Construction Management
Duration:
4 years
Time commitment:
15–20 hours of study a week for 42 weeks of each year
Application by:
29 October 2012
Course starts:
1 December 2012
Fees:

£900 per module, x 16 modules

Total course fee: £14,400 (total cost is indicative)

An initial University of Reading registration fee of £305 will also be payable.

Please click here for further fee information and/or applicable supplements.

Award details

If you successfully complete all elements of the course, you will be awarded the BSc in Construction Management from the University of Reading and will be entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. You will be entitled to denote Honours if applicable, i.e. BSc(Hons).

Accreditation - CIOB

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Entry requirements

You should have at least one of the following:

  • Two or three A Levels (Grades CC or DDD). Applicants under 21 years of age offering only two A Levels must also have three GCSEs or their equivalent
  • NVQ Level 4 or 5, or GNVQ Advanced
  • University degree, diploma or certificate
  • HNC or HND
  • Professional qualification from a recognised institution
  • Scottish Highers (Grades BB or CCC)
  • Irish Leaving Certificate (378–400 points)
  • CEM Diploma in Construction Practice or Surveying Practice
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Relevant work experience for mature student entry

In addition to:

  • English language proficiency
  • Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent

Evidence is required in the form of certificates or statements. You should send photocopies that have been certified by a Member or fellow of the CIOB. Do not send original documents.

Course structure

Course Structure - BSc Construction Management

Course outline

Part 1

An Introduction to Law

English legal system; law of contract and tort.

Building Technology 1

construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).

Economics

principles of economic analysis; fundamental concepts and theories.

People and Information Management

introduction to business management; information and communications; organisations and people.

Part 2

Building Technology 2

construction techniques; materials; components; services; framed systems (high rise).

The Economics of Property and Construction

application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.

Managing Products and Finance

product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.

QS Practice 1

development of quantity surveying; standard construction industry documentation; measurement of construction works; estimating and valuation techniques.

Level 2

Building Technology 3

advanced building techniques and management process; technological change and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil engineering technology.

Construction Site Management

planning and programming construction works; health and safety management; controlling construction works.

Contract Procedures

procurement strategies and contractor selection; contract administration; standard forms of contract; international contracting issues.

Principles of Building Structure

concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of structural systems of components and building mechanisms.

Part 4

Compulsory modules

Integrated Management Project

A project on a construction management topic including research, project preparation and self-directed study.

Module options (choose two)

Construction Law

legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.

Construction Planning, Tendering and Finance

planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and management; bidding strategies; tendering process.

Facilities Management

role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.

International Construction

worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international players; design; plant and materials.

Maintenance Management

management and organisation of maintenance works; legislation issues; planning maintenance.

Face-to-face teaching

Optional face-to-face sessions may be held during your course of study in Reading, York and Hong Kong.* Overnight accommodation for revision teaching in Reading only is included in the course fee. Other media formats may be offered as an addition/alternative to face-to-face sessions. *Availability of locations will be based on the number of module registrations received.

Assessment

Assessment consists of assignments and examinations for all modules except the Part 4 Project, which consists of two assignments and the final project, and the Integrated Management Project, which is assessed on the final submission only.

Assignments

You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment according to the timetable of the course.

Exams

Exams are normally held in September and comprise one 3-hour written paper per module, excluding the Project and Integrated Management Project modules.

How to apply

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Course Director

GrahamHough

Graham Hough

MSc MCIOB CertEd

Tutor in Construction at the College of Estate Management

Email: g.f.hough@cem.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 118 921 4659

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