Construction Management Bsc (Hons)

Overview How about combining site action with the business side of the building industry? This accredited course will equip you with the skills for a career in construction management, allowing you to be involved at every stage of exciting developments across London and beyond. You’ll build a range of technical and managerial construction expertise, along with up to date knowledge of legislation and regulations – the byelaws, health and safety regulations and legal and financial implications of construction projects. We’ll also prepare you to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver with confidence in complex environments. This course, accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), will prepare you for a career in a range of fields within the built environment, including project management, contracting, consultancy and house building. The CIOB is the professional body representing the building industry. Employability Construction management can be a fantastic career for those who love buildings and working with people and want to work in a professional capacity. Look at London's changing skyline and the demand for professionals in the built environment becomes obvious. Take a look at some potential careers, including construction manager, in our Prospects section. The course will enable you to develop a wide range of employability skills. How? Well, we take an applied approach to teaching and learning – and you’ll have lots of opportunities to build your work experience and professional network through an optional placement and an optional summer work placement. With our combination of technical and management skills, this fascinating course opens up a range of opportunities within the industry. Areas you could go into include project management, contracting, consultancy and house building. Recent graduates have become contract managers, property managers, building contractors and construction managers. And, of course you can choose to extend your qualifications by taking on further postgraduate study.