Snr Lecturer Construction Project Management

Advanced Project Management in Construction - UH-000402

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<li>The normal entry requirements are:</li>
<li>Prospective applicants should be (or about to become) graduates of a British University or equivalent overseas institutes of Higher Education. Preference will be given to good honours graduates, although exceptional applicants from a non-academic background will also be considered.</li>
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<li>This course is aimed at design and construction professionals, e.g. architects, construction project managers, quantity surveyors, building surveyors or other built environment related disciplines wishing to further their careers through postgraduate studies.</li>
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<li>Students whose first language is not English will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.</li>
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<li>Graduates with other degrees must be supplemented by evidence that demonstrates the development of a professional practice within the field. Graduates with other degrees supplemented by professional evidence must be able to demonstrate the ability to appreciate and manipulate concepts of theory and practice, together with analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to postgraduate study. The nature of this evidence will vary but will include some visual reference and written documentation.</li>
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<li>Applicants who wish to build on previously acquired qualifications and experience for continuing professional development must demonstrate a proven ability and track record. These applicants may wish to update and develop specialist skills or to diversify to suit changing professional needs.</li>
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<li>Exceptional candidates from non-academic backgrounds with a proven track record in industry and commerce will also be considered via the accreditation for prior experimental learning (APEL). Those with non-traditional backgrounds with evidence of skill and/or portfolio of work, which meets the admission standards of the course, will also be considered.</li>
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<li>Articulation arrangements for those entering the course directly at PGDip or MA Phases are that candidates must satisfy the criteria for either the PGCert or PGDip Level Descriptors as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) criteria as normal postgraduate admissions for the University of Huddersfield.</li>
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UH-000402 - Advanced Project Management in Construction

Masters Core

Masters Optional

Masters Compulsory

Masters Level

Structure

Postgraduate Diploma

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Organise and plan complex construction projects and manage project information effectively and creatively and communicate their conclusions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Critically examine existing project management practice, define problems and evaluate alternative solutions.

Apply information and management theory to construction project management issues in a real or realistic context. 

Demonstrate in depth subject-specific knowledge in the main disciplines of project scheduling, negotiation, lean construction, BIM, sustainable construction, financial management, risk and opportunity management, process management and collaborative approaches to procurement, communication and virtual collaboration, and strategic management of people and projects. 

Develop and evaluate proposals and strategies.

Define, seek out and synthesise data to support decision-making.

Combine knowledge from different construction industry and business disciplines in order to solve multi-faceted problems of an international nature.

Analyse the frameworks within which construction management decisions are made under a range of different social, economic, environmental and political systems within UK and international contexts. 

Effectively relate process thinking and theories to construction projects.

Develop communication and technical skills using presentational and written means to a professional practice standard.

Design and undertake a major piece of independent research relating to construction project management.

Undertake critical analysis of research and other literature relating to a research question; communicate the purpose, context, research undertaken, results and its applicability.

Identify and critically appraise appropriate methods and techniques for analysing and solving project problems, also in a collaborative setting.

Utilise a range of information systems and critically appraise their value to an organisation’s activities and assets. 

Lead and work effectively with project teams and communicate effectively in a variety of forms.

Analyse rigorously company problems and design and implement strategies for change that demonstrate self-direction and originality.

UH-000402

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<li>Induction packs will be sent to students prior to arrival at University followed by an induction for orientation and introducing study skills at the beginning of term one.</li>
<li>Student handbook and on-line module guides.</li>
<li>Workshop facilities.</li>
<li>Fieldtrips (optional).</li>
<li>Specialist PC &amp; CAD/IT facilities.</li>
<li>Virtual learning environment, University VLE.</li>
<li>Print Bureau</li>
<li>Personal Tutor System</li>
<li>Academic Skills Tutors</li>
<li>Special arrangement will be made for disabled students in line with the individual requirements confirmed through consultation with the student and a representative from academic and/or disability support services.</li>
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All students are required to engage with the process of Personal Development Planning through project proposal development, which includes the auditing of specific skills. Reflective processes are a requirement of various modules delivered on the course.
In admitting students, and in teaching and assessing them, the course operates in conformity with the University and School of Arts and Humanitie’s policies on equal opportunities.