| Course Name |
Strategic Construction Management |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Sligo Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
SG_SSTRA_S09 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Flexible, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Application Date |
y. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time, online. |
| Course Fee |
Total Fees: €4,500 |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.
Applicants with oth...
Hide-Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.
Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.myexperience.ie which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions@itsligo.ie
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| Course Summary |
Strategic Management is the process of creating, implementing and evaluating decisions that enable an organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. The varying and complex nature of the construction industry has led to an increase in demand for managers with the skills to develop and implement plans that espouse the goals and objectives of their organisation. The process of Strategic Construction Management is a continuous one that changes as the organizational goals and objectives evolve. |
| Course Content |
Expand+This Certificate in Strategic Construction Management has been designed in order to equip students with the skills to devise and successfully deploy strategic initiatives within their Construction organisation. This 30 credit certificate program (Min...
Hide-This Certificate in Strategic Construction Management has been designed in order to equip students with the skills to devise and successfully deploy strategic initiatives within their Construction organisation. This 30 credit certificate program (Minor Award) will provide the participants with an appreciation, knowledge, tools and techniques for effective strategic Management within the Construction industry. This course will be delivered fully online part time, normally over 1 academic year.
This course provides the participants with a full overview and understanding of the processes that are required to develop and implement strategic construction management which incorporates the core project management principles. The course aims to provide the participant with the training, skills and practical experience to plan and deliver strategic oversight for projects programme delivery philosophies. It will foster the participant’s intellectual development, and ability to communicate effectively through various media. As the construction industry continues to adopt these approaches, this course is ideal for recently qualified graduates within the construction industry and experienced employees looking to up skill to meet the coming challenges. The course will provide excellent opportunities for career progression.
Key Course Information
Study hours: Whether you are studying part-time online, blended or full-time online, it is very important that you allocate enough study time to your online course to stay focused, reduce stress and achieve your goals. For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.
Live Lectures: Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. Students are expected to attend live lectures approximately 3 evenings per week. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
Title Credits
Construction Contract Law 05
Contracts and Procurement 05
Semester 2
Title Credits
Environmental Policy, Planning and EIA 05
Strategic Management 05
Construction Economics and Finance 05
Business Management and Entrepreneurship 05 |
| Number of Credits |
30 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Construction professionals are constantly challenged to deliver increasingly complex projects successfully despite tight budgets, limited human resources, accelerated timeframes and limited or conflicting information. Participan...
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Construction professionals are constantly challenged to deliver increasingly complex projects successfully despite tight budgets, limited human resources, accelerated timeframes and limited or conflicting information. Participants who complete this course will have a strong understanding of the concept of the Strategic Management process and all that is necessary for their organisation to meet its goals and objectives.
Further Study
Our Master in Science in Project Management can be undertaken as this Certificate in Strategic Construction Management is embedded in the Masters programme
Master in Science in Project Management (Online)
WITH THE FOLLOWING EMBEDDED PROGRAMMES:
- CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN STRATEGIC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN BIM AND LEAN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION LAW, PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE
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| Further Enquiries |
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8511
E: admissions.sligo@atu.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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