Diploma of Higher Education in Construction Management

There is a growing need for people having expertise across construction and management. Currently there is a shortage of such people and so this course will give prospective candidates excellent career prospects. In this degree course, you’ll develop the skills you need to manage innovative projects and teams that contribute to the built environment and to best practice in the construction industry. Candidates will study a number of business and management modules to equip them to manage a range of construction projects. These include Commercial Management, Law and Procurement, and Management of People.
The Diploma of Higher Education in Construction Management explores how different parts of the construction process fit together, and how you can manage that process to deliver the best results for society and the environment. Build your leadership potential in the construction industry with management skills that encompass the full process of construction, from financial planning and technical possibilities to safety on site, personnel management and sustainability of structures.

Course Aims
In providing this course, the university and the course team aim to:
1. Develop cognitive skills which students will be able to apply in reaching professional judgements, solving problems and making decisions.
2. Develop practical and technical skills relevant to Construction Management, which students will be able to apply in an entrepreneurial and creative way in their professional careers.
3. Develop transferable skills which students will be able to apply both within an academic context and in their professional careers.
4. Encourage self-motivation and independent thought, such that graduates will be confident in challenging established working practices and responding to the future needs of the construction industry and its associated professions.
5. Foster an environment in which learning experiences are shared by students on various parallel construction-related courses, promoting good quality communication and the interdisciplinary nature of the construction industry.
6. Promote a culture of intellectual enquiry such that graduates will recognise the importance of lifelong learning for both personal and professional development to become resilient professional leaders and engaged global citizens.
7. Promote social, ethical, and environmental awareness.
8. Provide students with knowledge and understanding of the context, core concepts and theories relevant to Construction Management in the design, creation and maintenance of a sustainable built environment.