Construction Engineering Masters Programme

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Revolutionizing the construction sector by educating leaders to break down traditional barriers and transform the future of the industry
Laing ORourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology www.construction.cam.ac.uk

Shaping the future of construction

Programme introduction
The Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme is a new Masters of Studies (MSt) course offered by the Department of Engineering in association with the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge. This is a two-year part-time degree targeted at those who have had several years professional experience and already attained a leadership role or been identified as potential leaders in their field. The course will enhance their technical knowledge and managerial skills with the expectation that they will return to their respective companies trained as merchants of change who will redefine the way in which the infrastructure of society is created.

You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created.
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It is scarcely possible that the innovation and change that is essential to deliver low carbon solutions can be secured through the industry as it is currently structured, particularly in the lack of collaborative integration and in the silo-based habits of the industrys institutions.

Albert Einstein

Overall aims
The course aims to be unique rather than just an excellent version of what is already available elsewhere in construction management courses. It will explore the future of construction, seeking new paradigms and innovative models for delivery, drawing on the latest research in management, construction technologies and processes. The aim is to deliver a course that will encompass the full spectrum of the construction industry covering topics from the high level financing requirements of PFI and PPP type mega-projects through to the latest innovations in analysis, design and materials technology. Existing widely held assumptions will be challenged with the aim of revolutionizing construction and the public perception of it. The programme is multidisciplinary aiming to embrace key concepts taken from the full gamut of the industry which covers a broad range of sectors (e.g. private and commercial buildings, transport, energy, maritime and off-shore, water and waste, digital communications). The list is endless - each area produces its own unique challenges yet core methods and practices apply to all.

Course structure
The CEM programme is a two-year part-time course. Students spend a total of seven residential weeks in Cambridge during the two years; four 2012weeks in the first year and three in the second. The dates for the 20112013 2014 cohort are show below. Residential Weeks 2012 - 2014 Residential Weeks 2011-2013 2012 September 16 18th 24th 2011 September - 22 December 9 -11th tbc December 15 - 17th 2013 April 7 - 13 - tbc 31st 2012 March 25th June 2324th 30th June - 29 December 15 9th - 15th December - 21 tbc 2014 March 30 - April 5 - tbc 2013 April 7th 13th July 1314th 20th July - 19 During each residential week, the programme typically includes: Lectures and seminars Workshops Group projects Presentations Individual meetings with your supervisors 5

HM Government Low Carbon Construction Innovation & Growth Team, 2010

Course themes
The course focus is centred on the following themes: Finance, planning and procurement Design for construction Advanced construction management and methods Advanced construction technology Functionality, operation and performance Sector specialisation Innovation, research and the future of construction

The course will be delivered primarily by academic staff from the Department of Engineering, Judge Business School and other University departments. Industry experts will also be providing lectures and seminars on the latest technologies and cutting-edge ideas.

Course requirements
The course will be assessed on your written work which is completed between residential weeks. The required assignments are as follows: One 5,000-word case study Two 3,000-word essays One 15,000-word thesis Topics for your written work may be based on your interests, experience and current employment and are selected with guidance from your course supervisors.

Sustainability, leadership, innovation, whole life performance and whole systems thinking will be interwoven throughout the course. Themes are not necessarily delivered in the order shown above. Courses are continually evolving in order to stay current with emerging trends and thus the detailed syllabus may vary from that in the published literature.

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Course fees
The fees for the entire two-year CEM programme are built up from University tuition fees, college membership fees and accommodation costs as follows:

University fees University tuition fees College fees (see N.B.) College membership Accommodation (based on average
of 175 per residential week)

Total 19,000 Estimated 1,000 1,225

Course Total

21,225

N.B. College fees and accommodation rates are set independently by the college. The accommodation cost varies depending on the standard of accommodation chosen. It does not include meals.

Most students are likely to obtain partial or full funding from their employer. When this is not possible, some bursaries may be available for a proportion of the tuition fees. Please contact the CEM office for more information.

How to apply
Download the course application form from the CEM website or contact the CEM office. Applicants should have a first or upper second class UK honours degree or overseas equivalent along with at least three years professional experience. Those with alternative experience or qualifications should contact the CEM office for advice. We are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference.

Contact
Course Administrator Laing ORourke Centre for Construction Engineering & Technology Department of Engineering Trumpington Streeet Cambridge CB2 1PZ Tel: +44 1223 332812 Fax: +44 1223 332813 Email: admin@construction.cam.ac.uk

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