Project and Contract Management
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Course Fee:
£995
- Start Date(s): New dates will be announced soon
- Duration: Tuesday afternoons, term-time only (typically 2 - 5 pm), 26 September 2023 - 16 January 2024
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Project and contract management is the study of planning, designing, procuring and administering construction contracts.
This course will develop your knowledge and understanding of issues such as the appropriate choice of procuring contractors and facilitating contractual arrangements.
You will study project management methods and the design of industry-standard forms of contract and assess the most appropriate mechanisms for dealing with disputes.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- advise on the most appropriate procurement route and form of contract for a given project
- articulate solutions to complex problems relating to the contractual administration
- synthesize knowledge across a broad range of contractual, health and safety and sustainability issues impacting on design and administration
- advise on the appropriate course of action during various RIBA stages of a project
- generate new ideas, innovations and solutions for problems
- communicate information, ideas and concepts effectively in clear, articulate fashion, using IT and aids where appropriate.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- the importance of good design
- alternative procurement methods
- the relationship between procurement route and form of contract
- programming and planning
- CDM regulations
- payment and other provisions
- variations and changes
- contractors’ claims.
- collateral warranties and third-party rights
- dispute resolution.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Getting in touch
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Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.