Construction and Real Estate
MBA
Distance
Description
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Type
MBA
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
2 Years
Develop your management skills and knowledge within the construction and property environment. Hone problem-solving and people management abilities to deal with complex issues systematically and creatively. Suitable for experienced property and construction professionals seeking to develop their management skills.
About this course
* Have a good degree and/or relevant professional qualifications and at least three years’ relevant work experience (academic entry requirements are set by the University of Reading), or
* Have relevant work experience for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L) entry. The AP(E)L criteria for entry to the MBA programme will be determined in accordance with the University of Reading Policy on AP(E)L. ...
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Course programme
MBA in Construction and Real Estate
Why study this course?
- Become a Member of RICs and/or CIOB
- Become a chartered project management surveyor
Time commitment: 14–15 hours a week
Award details
If you successfully complete all elements of the course, you will be awarded the MBA in Construction and Real Estate from the University of Reading and will be entitled to use the designatory letters MBAConstRealEst, or simply MBA. Twelve months after successful completion of the MBA, you can apply to the College for the award of the RICS Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management.
Entry requirements
You should:
- Have a good degree and/or relevant professional qualifications and at least three years’ relevant work experience (academic entry requirements are set by the University of Reading), or
- Have relevant work experience for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning (AP(E)L) entry. The AP(E)L criteria for entry to the MBA programme will be determined in accordance with the University of Reading Policy on AP(E)L. It is recommended that applicants for AP(E)L have appropriate work experience in a position which has a responsibility for managing people; and an academic qualification equivalent to that of an HND/C or higher. Each application for AP(E)L entry will be reviewed on its merits. Note that there are a limited number of places for AP(E)L entrance only, so apply early
The suitability of each candidate’s qualifications will be decided at the discretion of the Course Director No exemptions are given for prior qualifications
Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations in each module at Part 1 and 2, and assignments and a dissertation at Part 3.
Assignments
You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment according to the timetable of the course
Exams
Exams are normally held in February and August and are as follows:
- Two 2-hour written papers per semester at Part 1
- Two 3-hour written papers per semester at Part 2
Dissertation
At Part 3 you will submit a dissertation of 12,000–15,000 words. This will take the form of an in-depth investigation and will focus on a practical aspect of a course-related subject.
Construction and Real Estate