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I am Dr Zeeshan Aziz, the Programme Director for MSc Construction Management Programme. The agenda for this session is as follows:

1.I will begin with a 15 minute presentation2.If you have questions as we go along, please either type them in the chat box (Option 1) or raise your hand (Option 2)3.At the end of my presentation I will read through the text questions and answer them; I will also give microphone rights to those who wish to verbally ask questions4.I will start my presentation at 18:30pm, and will repeat it again at 19:05pm.

Contents

This presentation will include information on:•Module Design•Assessment•Programme Structure•Communication•Key texts•Student Feedback

Module DesignModules (30 credits) are normally studied within semesters with each taught module normally having a duration of 12 weeks.

Each module is usually sub-divided into 6 learning packages with a typical duration of 1-2 weeks.

During an activity a student will be encouraged to participate in the full range of learning opportunities. Formative (informal) assessment will be provided to the student during each activity.

The duration of learning activities will usually be 12 weeks, with 3 further weeks for students to work towards the summative (formal) assessment.

Portfolio Assessment• This programme will use a portfolio based assessment

strategy.

• The modules have been mapped to knowledge requirements of the CIC NVQ level 5 in construction management.– Students who successfully complete the PgDip with the four

core modules will have ‘satisfied the knowledge requirements of the NVQ’ and they may subsequently submit for the assessment of the full NVQ to an NVQ awarding body.

• The portfolio may contain evidence in a variety of media, but typically would include the equivalent of 6000 words if undertaken as report-writing.

• The design of the module specific briefs for each assessment have been developed by the module leader and verified by the Schools quality systems and external examiner in accordance with AQA guidelines.

MSc Structure (Full Time)

12 months (Sept Entry)Semester 1• People Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)• Procurement in the Built Environment (30 credits)

Semester 2• Finance and Risk Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)• Project Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)

Semester 3

Dissertation (60 Credits)

16 Months (Feb Entry)Semester 2• Finance and Risk Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)• Project Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)

Semester 3No teaching

Semester 1• People Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)• Procurement in the Built Environment (30 credits)

Semester 3

Dissertation (60 Credits)

• For the award of MSc, a student must normally have accumulated 180 credits at level M from the following modules:

Pg Diploma Structure (DL/PT)

• For the award of Post-graduate Diploma, a student must normally have accumulated 120 credits at level M from the following modules:

• People Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)– Semester 1 (2011/12)

• Finance and Risk Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)

– Semester 2 (2011/12)

• Project Management in the Built Environment (30 credits)– Semester 3 (2011/12)

• Procurement in the Built Environment (30 credits)– Semester 1 (2012/13)

Note: All of the above modules can also be taken ‘stand alone’

MSc Structure (DL/PT)• And a part-time / distance learning student must normally have

accumulated 60 credits at level M by completing:

• Dissertation (60 Credits)

Communication – Blackboard/VLE• http://vle.salford.ac.

uk/• Programme space

– Discussion groups, emails, announcements, jobs, workshops

– Tutor information

• http://vle.salford.ac.uk/• Sobe student intranet

– Important messages– Course information, structure, modules

etc.– Graduate and employment opportunities– Dissertation site– Information e.g. calendar, student A-Z,

etc.– Support e.g. referencing, Mathscope etc.

Communication – Blackboard/VLE

• http://vle.salford.ac.uk/• Module information

– Lecture notes– Assignments, for information and submission– Discussion groups, emails, announcements– Reading lists, tutor information, help etc.

Communication – Blackboard/VLE

Elluminate (DL programmes)

• Allows tutors to hold live online lectures and tutorials in a virtual classroom which allows real-time formative feedback to be gained.– Normally in the evening TBC (e.g. Tuesdays @ 19:00 to 20:00…)

• The classroom supports two-way audio communication, but the system has recently been upgraded to allow two way video communication and this is being piloted.

• Provides for application sharing between tutor and student computers allowing hands-on experience of state of the art software.

• The system provides for all events to be archived allowing students to review the event or engage with it for the first time if they were not able to join at the time.

Recommended Texts These are for purchase for the programme as a

whole: 

Students expected to purchase – titles that students would be expected to buy themselves in

order to successfully complete their studies.

• Burke, Rory2008/4th edition; “Project Management – Planning & Control Techniques”, Wiley

• Burtonshaw-Gunn, Simon2008/ 1st edition; “The essential management toolbox: tools, models & notes for managers & consultants”, Wiley

Recommended Texts Core Texts (for each module) …titles that students would be expected to read in order to successfully complete their studies.

These titles will be purchased by Library / ISD as a high priority. An electronic version will be acquired where possible.

• Thompson, Leigh L., (2008) Making the team, Pearson Education (US) : [Distributor] Pearson Education

• Cameron, E. and Green, M., 2004; “Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational Change”; Kogan Page Ltd.

• Masterman, J.W.E.2002 / 2nd ed; “Introduction to building procurement systems”; Spons Press

• Walker, D.H.T. & Rowlinson, S. 2008: “Procurement systems : a cross-industry project management perspective” Taylor and Francis

• Smith N., Merna T. and Jobling P. 2007/2nd ed; “Managing Risk: In Construction Projects”, Blackwell Publishing

• Burtonshaw-Gunn, S. 2009; “Risk and Financial Management in Construction”, Gower Publishing Limited

• Thomas, Alan, 2006; “Research Concepts for Management Studies”, Routledge• Gray, D.E, 2004; “Doing Research in the Real World”, LondonSage

Student Feedback• “I enrolled on the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management

via distance learning through the University of Salford as the course ticked all the boxes for quality, value & study time. I decided to register for the distance learning route with optional face to face workshops. For each module – which last approximately 15 weeks – you attend the University for 3 ‘Masterclass’ Workshops. This gives you a chance to meet the lecturers and discuss your project work and for them to provide you with some really in-depth tuition.

• ... I have just completed the programme and I can honestly say I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been able to broaden my horizons and gain some valuable academic practice. There are times when I feel I have been taken out of my comfort zone with regard to learning, but crucial to this is the support of the lecturers who really put themselves out to make sure you understand and can confidently move forward. The online sessions are not as cold as some may think and enable you to sometimes ask ridiculous questions as no one can see you!”

Programme Director

Dr Zeeshan Aziz, BEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA

Email: Z.Aziz@salford.ac.uk Room 508c, 5th Floor, Maxwell

BuildingTel:+44 (0)161 295 3822Fax:+44 (0)161 295 5011

Thank you for listening!