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MSC Construction Project Management - Heriot-Watt University 48k
MSC Construction Project Management - Heriot-Watt University 48k
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Malaysia
Postgraduate taught
MSc Construction Project Management
The course
Location: Malaysia
The discipline of project management has become central to the management
approach adopted by numerous international industries in both public and private
sector.
Overview
From the construction and property industries to information technology and heavy industry, there is
growing recognition of the benefits strategic project management can bring.
This programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop successful careers as
professional project managers in the construction industry and beyond.
It offers a breadth of management, procurement and technology related subjects. It is focused on industrial
relevance, ensuring that graduates are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the
success of their working environment, and the development of their own professional careers.
Our students experience a stimulating teaching environment which blends conventional lectures and tutorials
with online material in our Virtual Learning Environment. Programmes are regularly reviewed by research-
active staff in Edinburgh, Dubai and Malaysia to ensure that the learning material is relevant and current.
Course content
Core courses
Project Management: Theory and Practice
Project Management: Strategic Issues
Value and Risk Management
Construction Financial Management
Contracts and Procurement
Construction Practice and Information Technology
People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment
Research Dissertation
Construction Technology 3
Urban Economy and Property Markets
Sustainable Design and Development
Accreditation
In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet
the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to
accreditation within Malaysia, we seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional
bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.
This programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB).
Career
For graduates with a first degree in a built environment subject it can provide a competitive edge in a
fierce employment market. For architects, engineers and other professionals it can provide a move into
project management. The programme increasingly attracts those whose qualifications and experience lie
outside the field of construction, but recognise the career opportunities that exist for suitably qualified
Construction Project Management graduates.
Entry requirements
A relevant first or second class Honours degree or a degree qualification, or equivalent qualification
recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 is required.
If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing
your studies.
Fees
View our tuition fees for this course.
Our purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is Heriot-Watt consistently achieves high ranking across
situated in a stunning lakeside location and based a number of key university league tables.
only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.
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