Construction Project Management - Waterford
Develop a deep understanding of and competence in the key project management processes in a construction environment; Develop the participants’ research knowledge and capabilities, thus enabling their application to the management of projects, innovation and continuous improvement in the construction industry.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 YEARS – PART-TIME
6 x 3 day sessions (Thursday, Friday and Saturday)
Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours 2.2. Engineering or Science Degree.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026
This two-year part-time programme incorporates ‘blended learning’, where technology and traditional modes of delivery are effectively merged. While it is open to NQF Level 8 degree holders from construction related disciplines (e.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management), it is also open to those with either NQF Level 7 qualifications or Professional Body qualifications in addition to relevant work experience. Completing this programme and gaining the MSc qualification should enable the successful participants to perform at a higher level in the Irish and International Construction Industry and generally enhance their overall career prospects.
While it is open to NFQ Level 8 degree holders from construction related disciplines (e.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management), it is also open to those with either NFQ Level 7 qualifications or Professional Body qualifications in addition to relevant work experience.
Modules
Research Methodologies
Professional Development and Effectiveness
Economics and the Construction Sector
Law for Project Managers
Construction Project Management
Financial Management
Lean Enterprise Thinking and Practice
Project Programming and Scheduling
Contracts and Procurement
ICT for Construction
Management of HR in a Construction Context
Sustainability and the Environment
Contact
Course Leader
Dr Derek Sinnott
E: derek.sinnott@setu.ie
Graduate Admissions, SETU Waterford
E: pgadmissions.wd@setu.ie