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Our MSc Construction Management with Industry Placement is an international programme of advanced construction management studies and professional experience.
Please note, this MSc Construction Management with Industry Placement is only offered on a full-time basis. You can study the subject flexibly with our MSc Construction Management.
This course is ideal for graduates from any discipline seeking a professional qualification that leads to employment in a profession using financial, managerial, and property design skills.
Take the opportunity to gain experience in a relevant role, and apply the knowledge and skills gained in your first year to real-life situations, with an integrated industry placement.
The distinctive focus of the course is on the management of the construction firm, including:
Learn to manage construction-related organisations from multiple perspectivesm, from the client, to the design team, to the contractor. You'll explore how the construction sector operates in the developed and developing worlds, as well as the macro-economic and micro-economic factors that influence the sector.
Develop specialist expertise across a wide range of construction topics, including:
You'll have the opportunity to select from a range of optional topics. This may include areas such as digital technologies, cost management, or carbon management, according to your career goals and personal interests. You can also benefit from Autodesk Revit Essentials training at no additional cost. Delivered as a two-day training course, this course will boost your skills in design and construction management.
During your first year, you'll complete the same taught modules as students studying MSc Construction Management. Your placement will then begin in November of your second year.
While you are required to source your placement, you'll receive plenty of support by the School. We have extensive links with industry and many of our staff have direct experience of working in the construction sector.
This programme is accredited by the and the . Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of this course satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB and RICS.
We're one of the UK's top-ranking universities for teaching and research in the built environment:
Become part of a vibrant, inclusive community comprising students, academics, and alumni. Forge connections with industry practitioners to shape and advance your career.
Benefit from research-led teaching that integrates the latest advancements relevant to the built environment sector into your learning experience.
Engage in intensive on-campus study sessions alongside independent online learning. Collaborate with peers of varied backgrounds and experiences.
Benefit from strong staff-student relationships. Our dedicated academics understand your individual aspirations and needs, offering tutorials and one-to-one guidance throughout your journey.
Immerse yourself in industry events, site visits, and guest lectures. Network with professionals through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events and the Reading University Construction Society (RUCS).
Our facilities include a resource room and a dedicated computer lounge for students. It's equipped with an array of digital technology and software, including building information modelling (BIM), 3D laser scanning, building energy simulations and urban microclimate simulations.
You will have access to our immersive virtual reality systems. There is also laboratory space and experimental equipment to support student research projects.
We're located in the South East of England, just 23 minutes from London by fast train, with excellent transport connections to airports and transport hubs. Our proximity to London means you have easy access to a huge, global construction market. You are surrounded by multinational employers and fantastic examples of construction, architecture and infrastructure.
色狗导航 two-week modules featuring inspiring guest lectures. Develop collaborative, leadership, and adaptive skills crucial for the evolving industry landscape.
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Benefit from being part of the School of the Built Environment, which draws together expertise from a range of disciplines, including architecture, organisation and management, design, sustainability, surveying, construction, procurement, sociology, economics, energy and engineering.
The School also has close links with the department of in the triple-accredited Henley Business School. This interdisciplinary approach reflects collaborative ways of working in the industry.
