Core modules

• Management Theory

  This module is designed to facilitate each student's development of their own individual knowledge base and approach to management. Its aim is to get students to develop their own particular approach to management by establishing a solid foundation of management knowledge and integrating this with their own values, experiences and goals, to provide the basis for a life-long development of their management skills. It is based on a thorough understanding of the theories and practice of management, reinforced by examples of best practice drawn from a wide range of organisations, together with an appreciation of the context and constraints that influence organisations and management. The module will consider the main activities of management from an integrating perspective, together with identifying and developing the qualities required for a successful manager, including leadership. Organisations form the focus of management, consequently the module will develop a sound understanding of the functions, forms, operation and behaviour of organisations in a variety of contexts and situations, together with an appreciation of how all aspects of management are integrated in the management of organisations. Students will examine and critically evaluate examples of good management and bad management, with regard to developing workable solutions that can be applied to management situations and to facilitate the application of management principles and practice to their own field of work.

• Management Practice

  This Module recognises the importance of people to the success of organisations and that organisational performance is largely dependent on the performance of its human resources, which in turn is determined by the quality and effectiveness of their management. This module is designed to enable each student to develop their own individual knowledge base and approach to effectively manage human resources, by establishing a solid foundation of human resource management knowledge and integrating this with your own values, experiences and goals to provide the basis for the life-long development of management skills. It is based on a thorough understanding of the theories, principles and practice of human resource management together with critical evaluation of examples of human resource management from a wide variety of situations. The module emphasises the development of the personal skills and traits required to successfully manage human resources, together with effective knowledge management to maximise their success in a knowledge-based economy.

• Project Management Systems

  This module establishes the framework for the management of projects and develops a comprehensive understanding of the role and functions of the project manager throughout the project life-cycle, from inception to completion, together with the diverse range of resources and activities that the project manager must plan, co-ordinate and control to achieve a successful project.

• Production Management

  This module establishes the framework for the management of projects and develops a comprehensive understanding of the role and functions of the project manager throughout the construction project life-cycle, from inception to completion.

• Procurement and Supply Chain Management

  This module will provide you with an in-depth consideration of the principles and practices of procurement across a wide range of different approaches and situations, including direct and integrated approaches such as supply chain management and partnering.

• Risk and Value Management

  This module provides a comprehensive understanding of risk and value management, the processes and management issues involved and how these can be applied throughout the project life cycle to improve the outcomes of a project. The module includes the integration of risk management and value management, the psychological aspects of risk, together with its management and application to projects

• Economic, Legal and Political Framework

  The wider context in which construction exists and from which it derives significant influence, is provided by this module, together with an understanding of the influence and responsibilities that project managers have on the wider environment.

• Research Design and Methods

  This module provides a sound understanding of the research process and a range of research methods that will prepare you for your dissertation.

• Major Project/Dissertation (60 credits)

  This module provides the opportunity for you to identify and pursue a topic relevant to project management that is of interest, and in which you will develop a significant level of expertise.