Cambridge Construction Management

Cambridge Construction Engineering Masters Programme

This Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) programme is really a new Master of Studies (MSt) course provided by the Department of Engineering in colaboration with the Judge Business School in the College of Cambridge. This programme aims to precipitate a revolution within the construction sector by educating leaders to interrupt lower traditional obstacles and transform the way forward for the.

This can be a two-year part-time degree specific at individuals who may have had many years professional experience and already achieved a leadership role or been recognized as potential leaders within their area. The programme will boost their technical understanding and managing abilities with the aspiration that they'll go back to their particular companies trained as retailers of change who'll redefine the means by that the infrastructure of society is produced.

Overall Aims

The CEM programme aims to become unique as opposed to just a great version of what's already available elsewhere in construction management courses. It'll explore the way forward for construction, seeking new paradigms and innovative models for delivery, applying the most recent research in management, construction technologies and procedures. The goal would be to generate a programme which will encompass the entire spectrum from the construction industry covering subjects in the higher level financing needs of PFI and PPP type mega-projects right through to the most recent improvements in analysis, design and materials technology. Existing broadly held presumptions is going to be challenged using the goal of changing the landscape of construction and also the public thought of it.

The programme is multidisciplinary striving to embrace key concepts obtained from the entire gamut of the profession which provides coverage for an extensive selection of industries (e.g. private and commercial structures, transport, energy, maritime and off-shoreline, water and waste, digital communications). Their email list really is limitless - each area produces its very own unique challenges yet core techniques and practices affect all.

Course Styles

The programme focus is centred around the following styles:

• Finance, planning and procurement
• The perception of construction
• Advanced construction management and techniques
• Advanced construction technology
• Functionality, operation and gratifaction
• Sector expertise
• Innovation, research and the way forward for construction

Sustainability, leadership, innovation, whole existence performance and whole systems thinking is going to be intertwined through the programme. Styles aren't always shipped within the order proven above. Classes are constantly changing to be able to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and therefore the detailed training can vary from that within the released literature.

Course Structure

The CEM Master is really a two-year part-time programme. Students spend as many as seven residential days in Cambridge throughout the 2 years four days within the newbie and three within the second.

Residential days for 2011-2013 cohort:

• September 18th – 24th, 2011
• December eleventh – 17th, 2011
• March 25th – 31th, 2012
• June 24th – 30th, 2012
• December ninth – 15th, 2012
• April seventh – thirteenth, 2013
• This summer 14th – 20th, 2013

Throughout each residential week, the programme typically includes:

• Lectures and workshops
• Training courses
• Group projects
• Presentations
• Individual conferences together with your administrators

The programme is going to be shipped mainly by academic staff in the Department of Engineering, Judge Business School along with other College departments. Skillfully developed may also be supplying lectures and workshops around the latest technologies and cutting-edge ideas.

Admission Needs

Candidates must have an initial or upper second class United kingdom honours degree or overseas equivalent together with a minimum of 3 years professional experience. Individuals with alternative experience or qualifications should contact the CEM office for advice. We're searching for those who are enthusiastic about creating a difference.