The Professional Master in Construction Management is an advanced, practice-oriented postgraduate programme designed to develop strategic, managerial, and leadership capabilities for professionals in the construction and built environment industry. The programme equips students with high-level knowledge in strategic management, project leadership, financial decision-making, and innovation, enabling them to manage complex construction projects and organizations in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry.
In the first stage of the programme, students develop a strong foundation in strategic management, project management, marketing innovation, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, providing essential business, leadership, and decision-making skills relevant to senior management roles in construction and development. Emphasis is placed on aligning organizational strategy with project delivery, market competitiveness, and financial performance.
The second stage focuses on organizational behavior, project risk management, construction cost management, value engineering, and project financing, equipping students with the ability to manage people, risks, costs, and financial resources effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Advanced applications of Building Information Modelling (BIM) are introduced to enhance digital coordination, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making in construction projects.
In the final stage, the programme addresses advanced professional practice through modules in dispute resolution, project initiation, design management and authority liaison, and advanced construction technology and innovation. These modules prepare students to handle contractual disputes, regulatory approvals, design coordination, stakeholder management, and the adoption of innovative construction technologies. Overall, the programme develops graduates with the strategic insight, financial acumen, technological competence, and professional judgment required for senior management, consultancy, and leadership roles in construction management, project delivery, and built environment development.
The Professional Master in Construction Management is an advanced postgraduate programme designed to equip construction professionals with strategic, managerial, financial, and technological competencies required to lead complex construction projects and organizations. The programme integrates core management disciplines—such as strategic management, project management, organizational behavior, marketing innovation, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship—with specialized construction-focused studies including cost management, value engineering, risk management, project financing, dispute resolution, and advanced construction technology.
Emphasis is placed on digital transformation through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance project coordination, decision-making, and efficiency. The course also develops professional expertise in project initiation, design management, regulatory and authority liaison, and conflict resolution, ensuring graduates are capable of managing projects across the full lifecycle while navigating contractual, financial, and regulatory challenges. Overall, the programme prepares graduates for senior management, consultancy, and leadership roles within construction, property development, and the wider built environment industry.
Strategic Management
Project Management
Marketing Innovation
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurship
Organizational Behavior
Project Risk Management
Construction Cost Management and Value Engineering
Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Construction
Project Financing and Funding
Dispute Resolution
Project Initiation
Design Management & Authority Liaison
Advanced Construction Technology and Innovation
Introduces strategic planning and decision-making concepts, focusing on how construction organizations formulate and implement competitive strategies.
Covers project planning, execution, monitoring, and control, emphasizing time, cost, quality, and stakeholder management.
Explores innovative marketing strategies, branding, and market positioning for construction and built environment businesses.
Introduces financial management principles, including financial analysis, investment appraisal, and capital structure decisions.
Develops entrepreneurial thinking, opportunity recognition, and business development skills within the construction industry.
Examines human behavior in organizations, leadership styles, motivation, and team dynamics in construction environments.
Focuses on identifying, analyzing, and managing risks throughout the construction project lifecycle.
Covers cost planning, cost control, and value engineering techniques to optimize project performance and value.
Introduces BIM applications for digital coordination, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making in construction projects.
Explores financing methods, funding structures, and financial models used in construction and development projects.
Covers methods of resolving construction disputes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
Focuses on early-stage project development, feasibility analysis, stakeholder alignment, and project setup.
Develops skills in coordinating design teams and managing regulatory approvals with authorities and agencies.
Explores emerging construction technologies, innovation strategies, and advanced construction methods shaping the future of the industry.
Construction Manager / Senior Construction Manager
Lead and oversee complex construction projects, managing teams, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
Project Director / Senior Project Manager
Take full responsibility for large-scale or multiple projects, from initiation and financing to delivery and close-out.
Operations Manager (Construction)
Manage organizational operations, project portfolios, resource planning, and strategic execution within construction firms.
Commercial Manager
Oversee contracts, cost control, procurement, claims, and commercial performance of construction projects.
Construction Business Manager / General Manager
Lead business development, strategy, marketing innovation, and financial performance of construction organizations.
Entrepreneur / Construction Company Owner
Establish and manage construction, development, or consultancy businesses.
Project Finance Manager / Development Finance Executive
Manage project financing, funding structures, financial modeling, and investment analysis for construction and development projects.
Cost Management Director / Senior Cost Consultant
Lead cost planning, value engineering, and financial control for complex projects.
Property Development Manager
Oversee project feasibility, financing, design coordination, and regulatory approvals for property developments.
Contract Manager
Manage contracts, claims, variations, and dispute avoidance strategies.
Claims Consultant / Dispute Resolution Specialist
Handle construction claims, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution processes.
Risk Management Consultant
Advise organizations on project risk identification, mitigation, and governance.
BIM Manager / Digital Construction Manager
Lead BIM implementation, digital workflows, and data integration across projects and organizations.
Construction Innovation Manager
Drive adoption of advanced construction technologies, digital tools, and innovative delivery methods.
Digital Transformation Lead (Built Environment)
Manage organizational change toward smart construction and Industry 4.0 practices.
Construction Management Consultant
Provide advisory services in strategy, project delivery, cost management, and organizational performance.
Government or Public Sector Project Director
Lead major public infrastructure or development projects.
Regulatory & Authority Liaison Manager
Manage approvals, compliance, and stakeholder coordination with authorities.
