Engineering Project Management

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of a range of topics affecting how construction and engineering projects are managed. In addition to the tools and techniques that are used by project managers, you’ll examine the issues and challenges they currently face and consider them in a “whole life project” context. You’ll look at topics such as project cash flow, risk management, project appraisals and stakeholder relationship management among many others.

You’ll also focus on key topics such as project funding, especially for major infrastructure projects, as well as procurement management and supply chain issues. The process of value engineering, the concepts of value management and risk management will also be covered in depth.

Over the summer months you’ll work with your supervisor to complete your independent research project – a chance to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve gained and perhaps specialise in an area that relates to your career ambitions.

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Take a look at the Engineering Project Management module descriptions for more detail on what you will study.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• International Construction Management and Engineering/ Engineering Project Management Dissertation 60 credits
• Project Management 15 credits
• Advanced Project Management 15 credits
• Strategic Management in Construction 15 credits
• Funding for Projects 15 credits
• Risk Management 15 credits
• Management of Human Resources and Communications in Projects (MSc) 15 credits
• Procurement Management 15 credits
• Value Management 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Engineering Project Management MSc(Eng) Full Time in the course catalogue

For more information on typical modules, read Engineering Project Management MSc(Eng) Part Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

Our ground breaking research feeds directly into teaching, and you’ll have regular contact with staff who are at the forefront of their disciplines. You’ll have regular contact with them through lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group work and project meetings.

Independent study is also important to the programme, as you develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge.

Assessment

You’ll be assessed using a range of techniques including case studies, technical reports, presentations, in-class tests, assignments and exams.