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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2012/13


TEAR-ZDM09: MSc International Construction Management

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning


Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - no specific semester: Taught Units

Compulsory Units
Students must complete residential elements AR50395 & AR50396 to gain credit for AR50394.
AR50121 Management in construction 6 Credits
AR50122 Economics in construction 6 Credits
AR50123 Construction law 6 Credits
AR50124 Managing human resources 6 Credits
AR50126 Strategy in construction 6 Credits
AR50314 Consolidating theory and practice 6 Credits
AR50360 Procuring construction 6 Credits
AR50394 Residentials (Zambia) 6 Credits
AR50395 Introduction workshop and residential 1 0 Credits
AR50396 Residential 2 and dissertation workshop 0 Credits
Optional Units: Select 2 Unit(s) from the following list:
AR50361 Facility management 6 Credits
AR50383 Construction project management 6 Credits
AR50397 Communication and information management 6 Credits
AR50410 Social responsibility: business and society 6 Credits
AR50411 Sustainable business practices 6 Credits

Modular - no specific semester: Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units
AR50234 Dissertation (Construction Management) 30 Credits

Notes:
* This programme catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that later years of a programme will be in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.