What will I learn from this masters in construction management?

Our MSc construction management course will help you to master your understanding of the construction industry and build your knowledge of a range of topics including project management. This course will introduce you to management theory and practice, as well as project planning management, to ensure that you are fully equipped to lead a team and successfully plan and manage complex construction projects. This postgraduate degree will also build your knowledge of the economic, legal, and political frameworks that surround construction management. This valuable new knowledge will ensure that you understand the complex way that these factors may impact your current and future role in construction and civil engineering, the activities of firms in the industry, and the influence they may have on managerial practice and decision-making in the sector. The modules will develop your understanding of contemporary issues such as sustainability in construction and the way in which environmental protections influence and impact civil engineering projects. This knowledge will prepare you for the evolution of the industry and inspire you to drive positive change in the field of construction.

How will this masters in civil engineering improve my leadership skills?

This online construction management course is ideal if you already work in the fields of construction and civil engineering, as our degree programme will teach you how to lead dynamic teams. Through the modules on this degree programme, we seek to develop your understanding of the demands on leadership professionals in the industry and hierarchical structures within construction firms, as well as the vital role played by Human Resources in supporting management and staff. Our MSc in civil engineering will prepare you to enter new management roles that will aid in the construction of your career path. Our modules have been designed to equip you with a full understanding of the complexities of project management and prepare you for the responsibilities of procuring supplies and managing the supply chain in effective ways which maximise efficiency, respond to challenges and solve problems. As with any industry, it will be your responsibility as a manager to ensure that tasks are completed by your team on time and under budget. Our construction management master's degree will give you the skills you need to manage resources and other restraints whilst leading your team effectively, empowering their progress, and inspiring them to achieve the best results.

What is structural adaptation and building re-use?

One of the most interesting modules you will study on this civil engineering course is Structural Adaptation and Re-use of Buildings. Structural adaptation and building re-use are the processes of repurposing disused or abandoned buildings. In an era in which major concerns about climate change see a greater emphasis placed on sustainability across industries, it’s one the most environmentally friendly ways that civil engineering firms can achieve project goals and help demonstrate the incredible possibilities that the industry has to offer. With calls to reduce carbon footprints on the rise, the reuse of buildings is the way forwards for construction and civil engineering firms. Our degree programme can introduce you to the exciting and essential world of adaptive re-use, equipping you to project manage the structural adaptation of a building for a firm that specialises in this area of construction and civil engineering.

Why should I study my masters in construction management at ARU?

When you study civil engineering through distance learning at ARU, you’ll be able to fit your education around your other commitment needs. Our programme is perfect for anyone in the construction industry that wants to progress their career on to management roles. As this master’s programme is completely online, you’ll still be able to work throughout your studies, enabling you to earn while you learn, and apply your new knowledge to your career from day one. Our tutors are experts in construction and civil engineering management, and with their guidance, you’ll discover how to navigate the intricacies of both people and project leadership. Under their tutelage, you’ll learn how to inspire commitment and dedication from your team of engineers and construction professionals. Our MSc construction management will help you in gaining insight into more sustainable avenues of civil engineering – to not only help future proof your new role and position you as a leader in an ever changing industry, but to help you become part of a new generation of environmentally conscious construction professionals.

What support will I receive at ARU?

Just because you study our construction management course online, it doesn’t mean you’ll be left without support. As with the traditional university setting, our distance learning tutors at ARU are on hand to ensure that you’re able to keep on track with your assignments and projects. You will complete your studies through our learning management system, Canvas, which is designed to let you work anywhere in the world across all of your devices. Canvas allows you to keep in contact with your tutors and peers, as well as submit your assignments and receive feedback. The progression of your career is important to us at ARU – that’s why we’ve developed an employability service to help advise you on your prospects and set you up to achieve your dreams, goals, and future plans. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in one-to-one careers advice sessions with experts that will offer you aid in everything from CV writing to interview preparation, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to embark on the next stage of your career.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At ARU we have a wide array of online healthcare degrees to help you build a fulfilling and rewarding career.

The right course for you will depend on many factors, including your career goals and existing experience.

We have options available at different levels of study, from Bachelor’s to Master’s qualifications.

With our Management & Leadership in Health and Social Care top-up BSc course, you can utilise your existing learning to level up your qualifications and go even further.

Alternatively, if you have already earned an undergraduate degree and want to study an online Masters that will allow you to specialise in a healthcare field, our Mental Health MSc and Child & Adolescent Mental Wellbeing MSc both offer incredible opportunities to explore an increasingly relevant – and increasingly urgent – field in greater depth.

With our range of courses, you’ll be able to specialise in the area of your choice and study flexibly, advancing your development at a pace that’s right for you.

Healthcare careers are highly demanding and often leave little time for study. For many would-be students in the field, their role demands irregular hours and unpredictable schedules, meaning flexibility is key when it comes to study.

That’s why our distance learning courses are designed to empower you in your career, giving you the tools to engineer your own learning and development.

At ARU, we're committed to providing qualifications that allow for maximum flexibility, and with our courses, you determine when and where you study, giving you access to learning materials on the go so that you can study at a pace that suits you.

And with a team of dedicated and experienced tutors, you’ll have support when you need it, whilst enjoying full study independence to set your own learning schedule.

Many of our students work full time whilst studying, and many of these are working in their chosen field already.

Our courses give them the opportunity to grow and develop on the job, and incorporate their learning into their current role, putting their knowledge into practice and growing their skills efficiently.

At ARU, we understand that no two students are the same.

And with the diverse range of courses we have to offer, each of our students has their own unique set of goals for their learning and development.

But ultimately, the students who study our health and social care degrees are unified by a desire to make a difference in the care sector. Whether you’re specialising in mental health, midwifery or healthcare management, you’re building a rewarding career that touches lives.

That’s why the ideal candidate for an online healthcare degree with ARU is dedicated, passionate and driven by a desire to deliver a high standard of care.

Our degrees are designed to fit flexibly around your life, whether you’re a full-time worker, parent, carer or have any other commitments which might restrict your schedule – with distance learning, you’re in complete control.

Again, this will depend on the type of course you’re aiming to study but we have a number of courses designed for candidates with a diverse range of experience.

If you’re aspiring to a leadership position, our Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care FdSc is ideal for those taking their first steps as a healthcare leader, whilst our Management & Leadership in Social Care BSc (top-up) will allow you to build on your existing experience and qualifications to take your career to the next level.

Alternatively, if you’re specialising in a particular field such as audiology or midwifery, we have a range of online courses which will help you advance in your current path, develop your skills and take your existing knowledge to the next level.

An online healthcare degree from ARU could be the stepping stone to your next career move in the field of health and social care.