Overview of GAC Accredited Degree Program at Glasgow Caledonian University

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1 Overview of GAC Accredited Degree Program at Glasgow Caledonian University PMI Academic Workshop Cranfield School of Management, UK 11 May 2012 Dr Michael K.L.Tong (Program Leader) MSc International Project Management MSc Construction Management

2 Outline of Presentation About Glasgow Caledonian University School of Engineering & Built Environment Development of programs Program snapshot Accreditation experience

3 About Glasgow Scotland s largest city A Lonely Planet Top 10 World City Commonwealth Games 2014 host city Vibrant, lively & cosmopolitan Top retail destination

4 Glasgow Caledonian University Origins date back to 1875 One of Scotland s largest modern universities GCU London Graduate University Campus in the heart of London. Voted number one in the UK for student support amongst international students and student living experience (Spring 2010) Previous winner of the Times Higher Education Award for Outstanding Support for Overseas Students

5 Facts and Figures 17,000 students on campus in Glasgow 2,000 international students from over 100 countries 2,000 in Caledonian College of Engineering in Oman 200 Students in GCU London

6 GCU Honorary Graduates Muhammad Yunus Founder of Grameen Bank Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United

7 School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE) Formed in August 2011 from the School of Engineering & Computing and School of Built & Natural Environment. There are 3 departments in SEBE with a range of programmes: Mechanical, Electrical & Environmental Engineering Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems Construction and Surveying

8 School of Engineering & Built Environment (SEBE) Turnover: > 27 million Turnover. Staffing: > 160 Academic Staff, including Professors, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, and Research Assistants > 50 Support staff, including Administrators, Technical staff, Learning Technologist and Business Development Managers

9 MSc Construction Management (c1994) & MSc International Project Management (c2005) Accredited by Project Management Institute (PMI-GAC) Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Association for Project Management (APM) Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

10 Patterns of Delivery Full Time (Fresh graduates & International students) Part Time (Employed in industry attendance 1 day per week) Distance Learning (Employed in industry - no attendance) MODE OF STUDY FULL TIME PART-TIME DISTANCE TIME (MONTHS) Key: Minimum period of study Maximum period of study Figure 1: Minimum / maximum period of each study mode

11 Methods of Delivery GCU Learn (Blackboard - VLE) Enhancement sessions Professional Development Seminars Site visits (Olympic & Commonwealth Games sites) Dissertation away event

12 Dissertation Event

13 Assessment Strategies Coursework in-depth instrument of assessment challenging test of the student s knowledge of the concepts and their interrelationships. test the student s ability to apply the knowledge to workplace or hypothetical situations. encourages technical deepening and broadening rather than just recall of information asynchronous on-line discussions On-line quizzes /tests

14 Academic Awards The first part of the degree is comprised of taught modules set at the Masters Level, each allocated 15 credit points The latter part of the degree is comprised of a Masters dissertation worth 60 credit points Awards may be made as follows: Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) for passes in 4 taught modules. Any modules attached to the programme may be selected (60 credits) Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) for passes in 8 taught modules (120 credits). Master of Science (MSc) for passes in 8 taught modules and a pass in the Dissertation module (180 credits).

15 Curriculum Each taught module comprises approximately 150 learning hours Dissertation Module has 600 learning hours. Students must complete 1,200 learning hours (8x150) in order to qualify for a PgD award and 1,800 learning hours for the MSc. Modules map well to the Project Management Core Learning Outcomes either completely or partially with a minimum of 600 learning hours within each programme devoted to project management.

16 Core and Option Modules MSc CM MSc IPM Module Trimester A Construction Economics and Procurement Option Core Construction Management Core Core Development and Project Economics Option Core Sustainable Construction Core Option The Management of Health and Safety in Construction Core Option Construction Contracts and Disputes Option Option Trimester B Construction Financial Management Core Option International Construction Project Finance Option Core Risk and Value Management Option Core Project Management Core Core Strategic Management in Construction and Property Core Option Trimester C Masters' Dissertation Core Core

17 Project Management Core Learning Outcomes All modules have been mapped to the following Project Management Core Learning Outcomes: Project Selection and Initiation Project Planning Project Execution and Control Project Close Ethics and Professional Responsibility Core modules in particular have significant alignment with the Core Learning Outcomes

18 Students & Alumni Local & International Full Time, part-time & distance learning Cognate & Non-cognate Private & Public Sector Contracting & Consultancy organisations

19 MSc Construction Management Alumnus Khalid Abdulrahim (CEO of Cebarco) Multi-million dollar construction company based in UAE Formula One Racing Circuit in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi (completed in 16 months from a standing start - completed on time). Turnover has grown from that time in 2003/04 when it stood at $150million to the present $1.5Billion. Recently nominated as Middle East Entrepreneur of the year Pledged a 250,000 over five years to support scholarships and international placements for construction and civil engineering students at the university.

20 MSc Construction Management Alumnus Khalid Abdulrahim (CEO of Cebarco, Bahrain) Award by Sir Jackie Stewart (Right) Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit Abu Dhabi (Top) & Bahrain (Left)

21 KAR Scholarship 2011 Gulf Study Tour GCUAlumniTV

22 Why PMI Accreditation? Accreditated by CIOB and RICS which are both international but not focused on project management Association for Project Management (APM) does not have an international outreach PMI is recognised globally as the leader in Project Management Opportunities for partnership and staff development

23 Experience of PMI-GAC Accreditation Challenging but in a good way! Opportunity to reflect and review the relevance of program Alignment with Globally recognised standards and competencies Justification to faculty to make positive changes Comprehensive documentation and guidance provided Structured process but with human touch when necessary! Documentation provided reviewed by GAC board Dialogue established with On-site visit team prior to visit

24 GAC On Site Visit Agenda Day 1 - Program and Curriculum Overview Day 2 Curriculum and Learning and Performance Objectives Day 3 - Visit Outcome and Evaluation

25 Benefits of Accreditation Relevant curriculum Meeting students needs through learning outcomes Good platform to make relevant changes Invaluable feedback & data Respect from university management hierarchy Global Recognition: attracts students /support from employers Enhanced reputation/exposure

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