Construction Project Management

This programme aims to develop advanced managerial, analytical and research skills in Construction Project Management. Graduates of this programme will be well equipped to meet the challenges of managing the design and construction of modern complex developments, in this context a broad range of management and construction project issues are addressed.

The programme covers both theoretical background and the practical project management considerations.

Graduates of this programme will have skills, competences and a higher qualification to enhance their employment credentials in the national and international market.

Further Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Suitably qualified graduates may proceed to a research programme leading to a PhD Degree.

Full-time course duration:
3 Semesters

Department(s)
Construction

Timing Details
Commencing September 2012. The course is delivered in three semesters over a calendar year. Semester 1 modules are completed between September and January, Semester 2 modules between February and May, and Semester 3 is completed between June and August.

Programme Structure
(all 5 credit modules unless otherwise noted)
CIT has developed a website which gives full details of all modules. The website also has information on recommended reading, average weekly workload, assessments, and exams.

The timetable is currently being developed and has yet to be finalised

Electives afford the learner the opportunity to broaden his/her skills set in other disciplines or to deepen his/her skills set in Construction Project Management. The electives offered in any given year are delivered subject to demand and resource availability. The electives offered may change from time to time.

The course has 90 credits and will be offered as follows:

Semester 1 (September January)

* Sustainability in Engineering
* Construction Project Management Principles and Practice
* Contract Administration/Dispute Resolution
* Organisational Management & Knowledge Management
* Research Skills and Practice

Electives (Select 1)

* Entrepeneurship
* New Venture Management & Growth
* Strategic Business Management

Semester 2(February - May)

* Engineering Project Management
* Construction Value & Risk Management
* Global Project Management
* Research Project Development

Electives (Select 2)

* Environmental Management
* Internationalisation Strategies and Organisation
* Leadership & Change Management
* Managing Produce & Process Innovation

Semester 3 (June - August)

* Research Project Realisation (30 credits)

Applicants must have successfully completed a Level 8 Built Environment Programme or equivalent* with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade 2. *Equivalence Where an applicant has not completed a relevant Level 8 programme equivalence is assessed through the formal Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process used in Cork Institute of Technology.

There are a number of funding schemes for postgraduate students. The majority of these are external schemes and the competition is open to both the Institutes of Technology and the Universities. The following are details on some of the funding opportunities that arise throughout the year. Where possible, links are given for further information on the schemes.

CIT Postgraduate Research Scholarships
The CIT Postgraduate Scholarship scheme is an internal competition concerned with (a) fostering research across all Departments in the College and (b) rewarding academic excellence by allowing high achieving students the opportunity to pursue higher a degree at the Masters and Doctoral levels, at CIT.

Strand I - Department of Education and Science
The Post-Graduate R&D Skills Training Programme is concerned with the provision of research and development training for highly skilled graduates leading to the award of a Masters degree. The provision of high quality R&D training is the primary objective. The scheme covers all disciplines and a member of staff makes the application. Once a project is funded the supervisor must advertise and conduct interviews to fill the position.

Under this scheme fees, materials and travel is covered and the student is paid a monthly stipend for the duration of the project.

O'Reilly Foundation

The O'Reilly Foundation sponsors scholars to undertake post-graduate education in their chosen field and in an institution or university of their choice. O'Reilly Scholars are individuals who have an excellent academic record and have demonstrated leadership qualities, as well as the potential and desire to make a significant contribution to the future of Ireland. For further information please see:
Fulbright Commission Awards

The Irish - US Fulbright Commission's annual Awards Programme enables students and scholars to undertake study, research or lecturing at a college in the United States. Applicants must be in a position to outline a clearly defined course of study or research and must obtain their own placements in the US. All Fulbright awards are for one year. However, students pursuing post-graduate degrees will normally retain their Fulbright visa status in the US for the full duration of their studies. For further information please see:
Embark Scholarships

The Embark Initiative's Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme is designed for either Masters or Doctorate level researchers in the sciences, engineering or technology. For further information please see:
Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS)

IRCHSS funds cutting-edge research in the humanities, social sciences, business and law with the objective of creating new knowledge and expertise beneficial to Ireland's economic, social and cultural development. Through its membership of the European Science Foundation, the Research Council is committed to integrating Irish research in European and international networks of expertise. For further information please see:
Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET)

The Embark Initiative operated by the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology. Funded by the State under the National Development Plan, the Embark Initiative is aimed at knowledge creation for the long-term benefit of society and the economy. Embark takes a unique approach to funding people and ideas, providing direct financial support for researchers & research students. Its programmes does not target research projects with an industrial or economic focus but instead aim to support researchers in exploring ideas and bringing vision to reality. The emphasis is on innovative, original and exploratory research, aimed at generating new knowledge and energising Ireland's future growth, development and national competitiveness. For further information please see:
RIAs Mobility Grants Scheme 2012-2013

Applications are now invited under the RIAs Mobility Grants Scheme 2012-2013
In 2013 some 45,000 will be awarded through the Academys postdoctoral Mobility Grants Scheme, which is open to all early career stage researchers in any discipline, who wish to undertake short research trips to anywhere in the world.
The call for applications to the Royal Irish Academy Royal Society International Cost Share Programme for 2013 is also open.
For more information and to apply please click on the links below:
Mobility Grants Scheme: RIA-RS International Cost Share Programme: The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday 18th October 2012

For more information and to apply please click on the links below:

* Mobility Grants Scheme: * RIA-RS International Cost Share Programme: