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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 presentation
2.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 questions
4.I will start my presentation at 18:30pm, and will repeat it again at 19:05pm.

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

3. Module Design
Modules (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.

4. 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.

5. 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 3
No 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:

7. 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’

8. 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)

9. Communication –
Blackboard/VLE• http://vle.salford.ac.
uk/
• Programme space
– Discussion groups,
emails,
announcements,
jobs, workshops
– Tutor information

10. • 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

11. • 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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!”

16. Programme Director
Dr Zeeshan Aziz, BEng, MSc, PhD, FHEA
Email: Z.Aziz@salford.ac.uk
Room 508c,
5th
Floor, Maxwell Building
Tel:+44 (0)161 295 3822
Fax:+44 (0)161 295 5011

17. Thank you for listening!