Course summary
Are you looking for a career in project management in the construction industry?
Do you want to develop the skills needed to plan and manage building projects from initiation to completion?
This course, developed alongside employers in the sector, is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to project or programme manage the full range of commercial and domestic construction projects.
This four-year course includes an initial full-time Foundation Year and offers an alternative route into university and gaining a degree.
This route is for you if you do not have the necessary qualifications or don’t yet feel ready to begin degree-level study, or are returning to education and would like some support to get up to speed with learning in a university setting.
The Foundation Year in Business will allow you to develop your academic skills and confidence as well as introduce you to key concepts, debates and skills that will support and inform your subsequent years of undergraduate study.
Following successful completion of your Foundation Year, you’ll progress onto Year 1 of our Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) degree.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Modules
Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence: You’ll develop skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations. You'll learn how to manage your time, how to prioritise and how to manage stress, and you'll become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.
Business Analytics and Consultancy: You'll first be introduced to the concepts of business analysis where you'll cover analytical tools and techniques aiming to equip you with the skills to understand and apply statistical data in business decision-making processes. You'll also enhance your numeracy skills, learn to interpret numerical data and basic statistics.
Essentials of Business: Build a broad understanding necessary for specialised study in business and develop the knowledge of the key terminologies and concepts used in business.
Enterprise and Innovation: Explore the pivotal role of creativity and innovation in shaping sustainable businesses and delve into the various dimensions that foster innovation from organisational culture to the entrepreneurial mindset, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in dynamic business environments.
For module information on the related three-year honours degree, please visit our website.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for your programme, allowing you to apply and demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that you have developed.
For more details on specific assessment methods for this course contact hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk