Master of Business Administration (Construction Management) (MQF 7)
€9,995
About this course
Designed by expert educators and industry leaders, the Master of Business Administration (Construction Management) is specifically designed for those who wish to pursue a career in management in the building and construction industry. This programme will help you develop the technical skills, vision and leadership required to effectively lead construction projects from initiation to completion.
This work-based MBA enables learners to meet the needs of industry through a combination of classroom- and work-based learning. By mixing theory with practice, this programme will explore a wide range of project management tools and techniques commonly used in the industry. By the end of this programme, you will have gained practical experience with project management of construction projects, more specifically how to effectively manage the schedule, quality, safety and function of construction projects.
Awarding Body
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree and have 2 years of relevant work experience. Excellent command of written English is required.
To determine your eligibility, at CMBS, we assess many factors including your education, career progression, and leadership and entrepreneurship qualities. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements and are adequately prepared to succeed in this programme, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for an interview.
Assessment Mode
A mixed-method assessment approach will be utilised for this programme. This will include time-constrained assessments, critical essays, project work and thesis.
Delivery Mode
This MBA is delivered through a combination of classroom-based learning and work-based learning. Classroom-based sessions will take place in blocks of 3-day weekend seminars once a month.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in construction management.
Language of Instruction
This programme will be delivered in English.
Location of Lectures
Lectures will be delivered at Business Leaders Hub, 160, Mdina Road, Zebbug, Malta, ZBG 9015.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by sending an email to admissions@cmbs.edu.mt or by calling us on 00356 9912 1110. Applicants will be provided with a link to complete our booking form and will be requested to submit any relevant documents required to process the application.
Course Fee
Standard Fee (EU Students): €9,995
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Syllabus
Module 1 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Strategic Planning and Management
This module shall introduce the students to the techniques and processes of strategic planning and management. In this module, learners will gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies required to be able to effectively plan, manage, execute and monitor strategic plans within the place of work.
Module 2 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Operational Management
This module aims to help learners gain an understanding of the key areas of operations management. In this module, learners will gain a solid understanding of how businesses operate, what the key levers to sustainable and successful performance are, and how they can be applied, controlled and monitored.
Module 3 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Research Methods
This module shall provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and autonomy to be able to conduct business research in a way that is clear, understandable and ethically correct. In this module, learners will learn how to effectively conduct research within a business context at their place of work.
Module 4 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Marketing
This module is designed to enable practicing managers to understand the complexities of the contemporary marketplace and make effective strategic and tactical decisions to provide value for both their customers and organisations. In this module, learners will have the opportunity to apply problem-solving techniques within the context of their organisation in relation to marketing.
Module 5 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Strategic Financial Management
This module shall introduce the students to the concepts, techniques, processes and methodologies included in financial management. Upon completion of this module, students shall have obtained the skills, knowledge and competencies required to perform strategically when it comes to financial management.
Module 6 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Organisational Behaviour
The aim of the module is to provide students with an advanced understanding of organisational analysis and behaviour. Upon completion of this module, students shall be better able to understand and solve some of the problems/crises that tend to arise in organisational contexts.
Module 7 - 3 ECTS 0/1
Critical and Creative Thinking
This module shall equip students with the required knowledge, skills and competencies required to be able to practice creative and critical thinking. The module shall present the similarities and differences between these two types of thinking, and underline the importance of such skills within a business environment.
Module 8 - 3 ECTS 0/1
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
This module is designed to introduce learners to advanced concepts of entrepreneurship, including the profile of the entrepreneur, the range of different perspectives on entrepreneurship, and the activities of entrepreneurs.
Module 9 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Construction Management
This module shall allow students to become more aware of the fundamentals of project management in relation to construction management. It will allow them to appreciate and shift their attention towards effective management of the schedule of the project, the quality, the safety, the function, the cost and the scope. Lastly, it will assist students in understanding the fundamental role that a construction manager has.
Module 10 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Project Management in Practice
This module shall equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to be fully able to implement project management theories in practice. Students will be able to portray vital project management skills required to effectively manage a project.
Module 11 - 6 ECTS 0/1
Construction Law and Procurement
This module shall equip students with the necessary knowledge to be able to understand the laws governing construction. Furthermore, it shall also allow the learner to delve into the world of procurements, and learn about the art of securing goods and services required for the construction project currently being implemented.
Module 12 - 30 ECTS
Dissertation
The dissertation module covers the research project that students shall be undertaking at the end of the programme. This module shall allow students to implement the knowledge, skills and competencies that they acquired throughout all of the modules.