Project Management (International) (Distance Learning)

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1 SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONB Project Management (International) (Distance Learning) MSc Avery Hill Campus

2 Why study this programme? Planning and controlling the allocation of resources and the detailed and prescient matching of design and production to the needs of the market for built space are at the very core of the construction and property industries. This MSc has been developed in response to the growing demand from construction and property industry firms for professionals capable of strategic thinking and creative responses to volatile economic conditions. It supports existing professionals in their continuing professional development and opens up opportunities in a wide variety of project management roles. You will extend your understanding, analysis, and decision-making abilities within key areas of this developing area of study. You will also: Examine real estate development and investment projects in wider global, economic and financial contexts Develop your skills for effective decision making in investment and development projects Tailor your studies to your particular needs and interests, reflecting the broad and diverse nature of the project management role within the UK and internationally. This MSc is offered by the Department of Property & Construction Management in the School of Architecture, Design & Construction. Its staff have extensive experience providing postgraduate programmes relating to the delivery and operation of sustainable built environments, project management, construction management and economics, real estate development, and investment and facilities management. For more information on this programme, please visit

3 Why study with us? Based in south-east London, within easy reach of some of the world s most iconic buildings, the School of Architecture, Design & Construction, part of the Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Humanities, offers an innovative and exciting learning environment. We draw on multidisciplinary teaching and research strengths in architecture, landscape architecture, design, property, surveying, and project and construction management. Our programmes are supported by a committed team with a wide range of UK and international experience in teaching, industry and research. We also maintain strong links with industry, helping to ensure our programmes stay relevant through changes in the sector. The school is currently located on our Avery Hill Campus, which is set in pleasant parkland in south-east London. Avery Hill has convenient transport links to our other campuses and to Kent and central London. In 2014, the school will move to the brandnew Stockwell Street building (pictured, right) in the heart of historic Greenwich, complete with studio and living roof spaces, a model workshop, and digital design and animation suites. A contemporary library facility will provide staff and students with an attractive, modern and flexible environment, complete with cutting-edge technology and multimedia facilities supported by high-level network connectivity and wireless access. What will you study? Management Principles (20 credits) Risk Management (20 credits) Property Development and Finance (20 credits) Project Management (20 credits) The Reflective Practitioner (20 credits) Critical Thinking (10 credits) Research Methods (10 credits) Dissertation (40 credits) Property Appraisal OR Construction Economics (20 credits) Career opportunities Graduates from this programme can pursue project management roles with property developers, construction contractors, professional practices, regeneration agencies or local and central government. Subject to appropriate practice, you will be able to become a chartered surveyor. Teaching and assessment Distance learning programmes are supported by electronic study guides and textbooks. You will have full access to the university s resources, including the electronic journal collection, online textbooks and the postal loan service. For more information, please visit Assessment is by written assignments. Professional recognition The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Further information on routes to membership can be found at Financial information For information on tuition fees and financial help, please visit

4 Image: Archimation Key facts Attendance: Distance learning (a full-time/part-time programme is also available) Entry requirements: You should have: EITHER an honours degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent) relating to the built environment OR an appropriate professional qualification with at least five years relevant professional experience. You will also be expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and experience in, the built environment. Applicants from a noncognate background or falling outside the above criteria will be considered on their merits, on a case-by-case basis. If you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or an equivalent rating in another Secure English Language Test. How to apply: Applications to postgraduate programmes should be made online at apply. There is no closing date for applications to postgraduate programmes, but many fill up quickly, so you are advised to apply early. You do not have to wait for first degree or other examination results.

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6 Your next step University Open Days are held several times a year. They include a programme of talks and offer you the opportunity to speak to staff and students. You may also be given a tour of the campus. A list of dates can be found at opendays, or contact the Enquiry Unit or International Office for further information. Why not sign up as a Greenwich VIP and create your own Greenwich web page, personalised to your choice of programme and interests? Becoming a Greenwich VIP is a fast route to ordering our publications, booking a place on an Open Day and finding out more about the university. You can also take part in chat sessions with staff and students, receive text and alerts, and enter our online competitions. Sign up at School of Architecture, Design & Construction Faculty of Architecture, Computing & Humanities University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus Mansion Site Bexley Road London SE9 2PQ For further information To find out more about studying at the University of Greenwich, please visit UK students Enquiry Unit Telephone: Fax: courseinfo@gre.ac.uk International/EU students International Office Telephone: Fax: international@gre.ac.uk This document is available in other formats on request University of Greenwich, a charity and company limited by guarantee, registered in England (reg. no ). Registered office: Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS Every effort has been made to ensure that this document is as accurate as possible. However, the university reserves the right to discontinue any class or programme, to alter any programme or to amend without notice any other information detailed here. D E June 13