Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Project Management and Applied Technology Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus, Ireland

An understanding of technical sustainable approaches to building is essential in today's construction sector, there is an increasing demand for graduates who have hands-on experience. Many employers consider hands-on experience very complimentary to academic qualifications. This programme integrates the applied technology with the use of a state of the art workshop. This is integrated with lectures where students develop economic, legal, technical, managerial knowledge and skills.

Students have an opportunity to take part in project-orientated group work where real-life problems are tackled. They learn how to plan, organise and control construction operations and gain knowledge in all stages of the process – from initial feasibility studies through to design, construction, maintenance, refurbishment and demolition.

YEAR 1

Modules include Applied Practical Technology, Sustainable Construction Technology, Graphical Communication and Design, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Measurement and Costing, Health and Safety for the Built Environment, Computer Applications, Site Surveying  and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

YEAR 2

More in-depth knowledge with an introduction to new modules in Risk Management and Research Design and Fabrication of Low Energy Fabric Models.

YEAR 3

Real-life practical projects are used to reinforce the theory, culminating in a major practical project combining all programme modules. A work placement is undertaken within industry to utilise skills developed.

YEAR 4

Modules include Financial Management, Contracts and Dispute Resolution, Development Appraisal and Economics, Planning and Programming, Corporate Management and Construction Law Liabilities and Obligations. A dissertation in the area of Construction Project Management will also be undertaken.

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to manage the construction process and to meet the needs of clients within legal, financial and environmental constraints.
• Obtain a capacity for leadership in managing the building process.
• Management skills to plan, organise and control construction projects.
• Ability to contribute to the construction process in a manner that sustains and enhances the natural and built environments.
• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business process and the necessary theoretical knowledge to match solutions to business problems.