MSc Project Management

This module develops and tests your ability to prepare a dissertation, based on the study of a subject related to your chosen discipline within the built environment. Dissertation preparation normally takes place after completion of the Postgraduate Diploma stage.

This module provides a broad theoretical and practical understanding of strategic execution and leadership. It explores the crucial role that leadership plays in achieving better project performance and how to best use that role. During your studies you will:

• explore and promote contemporary strategic Project Management principles
• improve your understanding of the importance of managing hard and soft issues

The module covers the fundamental theory and concepts of Project Management. It explores and promotes contemporary principles and concepts and examines processes, tools and methodologies.

This module develops the Project Management skills and knowledge necessary to manage the key processes of planning, executing, controlling and closing a project at appropriate stages in the project life cycle. It also offers a thorough analysis of the environment in which such processes operate.

This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.

This module develops your understanding of the project environment and its impact on all phases of a project. It improves your understanding of the projects themselves and thoroughly investigates environmental influences.

This module develops your practical and team skills, within the context of collaborative working, on an industry project. You will apply the theory and concepts you have developed in a project scenario.

This module provides the knowledge and skills to apply the PRINCE2 Project Management method to the management of different stages of the project life cycle.

This module provides you with a wide ranging study of the sustainability and lean principles affecting the modern construction sector. It aims to identify and critically appraise how environmental sustainability and lean principles can be incorporated into a more modern and innovative construction organisation and industry.

This module provides an understanding of the fundamental commercial and management diversity of the renewables/sustainable low-carbon energies portfolio. It also examines the business opportunities of low-carbon energies including the industry structure, market framework, energy policies, risk management and technologies.

This module introduces students to key theoretical concepts and risk management processes and practices. Students will critically explore the role that these play in building organisational and project resilience. It will provide students with a thorough understanding of current thinking on risk management strategy, culture, and operations, while considering cutting edge risk issues.