Thrive in a growing industry
The Online MSc Construction Project Management gives you first-hand experience of the systems and processes necessary to lead successful construction project outcomes. Put project management principles into practice and reap the benefits of NTU’s close links with the construction industry.
The construction industry is booming, with companies, both nationally and internationally, calling out for qualified project managers to spearhead their latest developments. The Project Management Institute expects by 2027, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management oriented roles.
To help online students take advantage of these growing opportunities, Nottingham Trent University is offering an extensive Online MSc in Construction Project Management, fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This RICS accreditation ensures that the course is relevant to the construction industry, and provides a benchmark of quality for employers, giving you a competitive edge. The course is designed to equip mid-career professionals who hold a construction related degree, or recent construction graduates, with practical skills that can be applied in real working environments. Those with professional institution membership are also eligible to apply.
Taught by experts from the construction industry, with direct links to major construction firms, this MSc is perfectly positioned to help you secure a project management career in construction.
Our Online MSc in Construction Project Management will help you to:
- manage project briefing, key design and development issues at a detailed level
- learn skills necessary to create appropriate procurement strategies
- gain a comprehensive understanding of the organisational structures necessary to achieve successful project outcomes, including legal and contractual constraints and people management skills.
In undertaking the MSc degree online, I have been able to accept life changing opportunities that I would not have been able to even comprehend if I were to have undertaken the program in a classroom based environment.
Aidan Munnelly (UK), Online MSc Construction Project Management student
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Online study that suits you
100% online degrees from the UK’s University of the Year 2017 Times Higher Education Awards
Study anywhere at any time
With online students from over 47 countries around the world
Engage in online courses brought to life in our interactive online environment
An emphasis on social presence
We realise the importance of interaction, that’s why our online courses create an effective virtual community
"The best feature of the online course is that you are not alone, there is a really good amount of interaction between you, the Module Tutor and the other students on the course"
Online M S c Construction Project Management student
Real-life case studies
Appreciate the practical implications of your studies with interviews and industry examples.
"The interactive videos of other professionals who are working in the industry are very interesting, informative and relevant."
Online M S c Construction Project Management student
Bring content to life:
- Topical discussions
- Interactive diagrams
- Videos
- Group work
- Timelines
- Simulations
- Industry simulations
"The online video presentations were very helpful and gave some thought on how to undertake the tasks within each unit."
Online M B A student
T E F Gold Award in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (T E F) for its outstanding teaching and learning
QS 5-Star Ranking for internationalisation 2018
96% of postgraduates in employment of further study just 6 months after graduating (DLHE 2015/16)
100% online courses
Online M S c in Construction Project Management
Online M A in International Relations
Online M B A
Online M B A with Data Analytics
"I have been able to accept life changing opportunities that I would not have been able to even comprehend."
Online MSc Construction Project Management student
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Career progression
The course offers excellent opportunities for career development. Graduates from courses such as MSc Construction Management and MSc Project Management (Construction) have pursued careers with major international construction firms including JLL (Switzerland), Tuner & Townsend, National Grid, VINCI Construction, Balfour Beatty, and Clegg, employed in roles such as Construction Project Manager, Cost Manager, Site Manager and Senior Project Manager.
97% of our postgraduate students are in employment or further study within
six months of finishing their studies (latest DLHE survey, 2016/17)
Furthermore, NTU is highly regarded across the construction industry for the quality of its students and has a long history of successful student placement, improving the university’s reputation for project management and construction among employers, which is only boosted by this online courses accreditation from RICS. NTU is ranked 2 nd in the UK for Building, Town and Country Planning by the Guardian University Guide 2019.
- Duration:
2.5 years - Start dates:
January, May, September - Requirements include:
- a minimum of 2.2 in a construction related subject or relevant professional body membership
- international students only: IELTS or TOEFL