Program Overview

Currently accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and studied on campus, this industry-focused course is designed to have a wide appeal – for architects, engineers, surveyors, construction managers, facilities managers, legal practitioners, or any construction professional seeking a management career in the industry.

• The course is continually updated each year to ensure it stays current with the latest industry innovations and technologies with the latest additions including Building Information Modelling, cloud-based project sharing within Common Data Environments, digital clash detection on virtual BIM models, energy analysis simulations and information workflows in a digitised industry.
• By studying theory/management practices and examining real-life case studies, you will be taught how to manage complex construction projects from the initial planning stages, analysing corporate problems and presenting appropriate solutions from implementation and completion, managing project teams, procurement, finance, risk and health and safety.
• The course examines how the built and natural environments interact, ever conscious of the need for sustainable construction, together with the environmental principles and legislation applied to the construction industry.
• You will be encouraged to engage in topical discussions about a wide range of issues, from sustainability demands in construction to environmental and economic considerations in shaping construction trends.
• You will have the option to apply for a 'work placement' opportunity2, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

Why you should study this course

As public and private investment in the built environment continues to grow, so too does the need for specialist skills and expertise, not only to contend with increasingly complex construction projects, but also to take into account complicated regulations, technological advancements and environmental concerns.

• Coventry University currently has excellent links with potential employers, many of whom, like Warwickshire City Council, provide direct input into current course development as members of our Building Advisory Board.
• We currently have a strong portfolio of modern, industry-related research and expertise in engineering, construction, and sustainable development, ranging from project management to supply chain management. We are home to both the Simulation Centre, which allows the use of virtual reality simulation training for construction students attending this course, and the Centre for the Built and Natural Environment, which seeks to deliver solutions to close the design versus as-built performance gap found in the built environment