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PROGRAMME TITLE
The University of Reading
BSc in Construction Management
(Registered no.
#251034)
This programme is
offered by The College of Estate Management, U.K.
PROGRAMME AIMS
This BSc programme provides a thorough degree-level education in
Construction Management, with a sound understanding of the principles and
practice required by the construction profession. This programme aims to
develop traditional technical skills alongside encouraging academic
questioning and debate.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE*
This BSc programme is studied at three levels. Students are required to
complete 16 modules over the 4-year study.
Level 1 is designed to be taken in a minimum of two years and a maximum of
four years. Level 1 must be taken within the 4-year maximum allowed.
Level 2 is designed to be taken in a minimum of one year and must be taken
within six years of registration.
Level 3 is designed to be taken in a minimum of one year and must be taken
within eight years of registration.
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CONTENT OF THE COURSE
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LEVEL 1A (4
modules)
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1
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An Introduction
to Law
English legal system; law of contract and tort.
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2
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Building
Technology 1
Construction principles, materials, components, building services (low
rise).
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3
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Economics 1
Principles of economic analysis; application of economics to problems and
policies of use and management of land
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4
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People and
Information Management
Introduction to business management; information and communications;
organizations and people.
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LEVEL 1B (4
modules)
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5
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Building
Technology 2
Construction techniques; materials; components; services for framed systems
(high rise).
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6
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The Economics
of Property and Construction
Fundamental concepts and theories; economic analysis applied to
property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.
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7
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Managing
Products and Finance
Product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of
financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial
decision making and risk analysis.
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8
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QS Practice 1
Development of quantity surveying; standard construction industry
documentation; measurement of construction costs; estimating and valuation
techniques.
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LEVEL 2 (4
modules)
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1
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Building
Technology 3
Advanced building techniques and management process; technological change
and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property
maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil
engineering technology.
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2
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Construction
Site Management
Planning and programming construction works; health and safety management;
controlling construction works.
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3
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Contract
Procedures
Procurement strategies and contractor selection; contract administration;
standard forms of contract; international contracting issues.
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4
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Principles of
Building Structure
Concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of
structural systems of components and building mechanisms.
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LEVEL 3 (4
modules)
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1
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Integrated
Management Project
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2
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Project
A project on a construction management topic including research, project
preparation and self-directed study.
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3
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Plus Two from
Five below :
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Construction
Law
Legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form
of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal
principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute
resolution.
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Construction
Planning, Tendering and Finance
Planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and
management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
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Facilities
Management
Role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues;
occupational costs; energy management.
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International
Construction
Worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international
players; design; plant and materials.
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Maintenance
Management
Management and organisation of maintenance works; legislation issues;
planning maintenance.
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* Subject to change at the discretion
of the University
of Reading.
Click to view the CEM online prospectus
LEARNING MODE
& SUPPORT
- Students enrolled in this distance learning
programme will mainly be using web-based learning in addition to
supplementary materials provided by the CEM
- To further supplement web-based learning,
where possible face-to-face workshops conducted by CEM tutors may be
held at PolyU campuses
- Online access to communicate with tutors and
fellow students, submit assignments, access information, and CD-ROM to
undertake self-assessment
- Access to PolyU library and IT services
ACADEMIC STAFF
Course Director:
Graham Hough CertEd MSc MCIOB
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Graham
Hough (CertEd MSc
MCIOB) is Tutor in Construction at The College of Estate Management.
Graham joined the College in January 2001 as Tutor in Construction. He is a
former student of the College studying for his CIOB part II professional
examinations in 1991. From 1985 to starting at the College Graham was with Reading College, where he was programme
leader for the built environment section. Coming from a contracting
background in site management before moving into education, he has in the
past few years had two periods of industrial secondment with national
building contractors. He feels that this hands on approach allows him to
keep up to date with the industry. Graham is currently Chair of the CIOB
Thames Valley Centre and a committee member of the CIOB Berks/ Oxon Branch.
He is a member of the CIOB Accreditation Panel and is a former Professional
Interview Panel member and recently completed a three-year tenure as a
member of the CIOB Member Service and Support Board. His current research
interest includes his PhD topic, the contribution of webcams to the UK
construction industry.
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DURATION
The normal completion time is 4 years and
the maximum time to complete will be up to 8 years.
There will be one semester per calendar
year from December to September.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations for all modules
except the Level 3 Project, which consists of two assignments and the final
project, and the Integrated Management Project, which is assessed on the
final submission only.
Assignments
You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment
according to the timetable of the course.
Examinations
Examinations are normally held in September and comprise one 3-hour
written paper per module, excluding the Project and Integrated Management
Project modules.
AWARD
If you successfully complete all
elements of the course you will be awarded the BSc in Construction Management
from the University
of Reading and will be
entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. You will be entitled to denote
Honours if applicable, i.e. BSc(Hons).
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
The programme is accredited by :
- The Chartered Institute of Building
(CIOB)
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EXEMPTIONS
Exemptions will be considered in the case of subjects passed previously
on a recognised course which matches the essential elements of this BSc
course. Exemptions will be exceptional and granted on a subject for subject
basis on Level 1 only.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the programme, applicants should have at least one of
the following:
- Two or three A Levels (Grades CC or DDD).
Applicants under 21 years of age offering only two A Levels must also
have three GCSEs or their equivalent
- NVQ Level 4 or 5, or GNVQ Advanced
- University degree, diploma or certificate
- HNC or HND
- Professional qualification from a recognised
institution
- Scottish Highers (Grades BB or CCC)
- Irish Leaving Certificate (378-400 points)
- CEM Diploma in Surveying Practice
- Relevant professional experience
- English language proficiency (see below)
- Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or
equivalent
Evidence is required in the form of certificates or statements. You
should send photocopies that have been certified by a Member or Fellow of
CIOB. Do not send original documents.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to satisfy
CEM of their competence in English before their acceptance on the course can
be confirmed. This can be done by possessing at least one of the followings:
- Grade C or above in English Language or
English Literature at GCSE or its equivalent
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in the
reading and writing modules, in the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) test administered by the British Council in the
Social Sciences academic module
- 550 or above in the paper-based version, or
220 or above in the computer/Internet option, of the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Grade C or above in Use of English at A/S
Level
- Proof of prior post-secondary level study
conducted and examined in English.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
CEM programmes have increasingly significant online components so you
need to:
- Have access to a
PC
- Be able to create, use and save documents
produced in word processing and spreadsheet software, e.g. Microsoft
Word and Excel
- Have access to a
CD-ROM drive (preferably with soundcard and speakers)
- Have an email
address
- Have access to
the Internet and be familiar with the use of a web browser, e.g.
Internet Explorer
- Be reasonably
familiar with using Internet search engines.
Note: SPEED reserves the rights to make variations to the schedules, contents,
tuition fees, and mode of delivery of the programmes offered without prior
notice.
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any
qualification to which the course may lead.
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