Construction Contract Financial Management

Module Description

This module provides students with the required financial knowledge of construction related project financing. Students will be guided to manage construction related project finance while applying modern management methods; project feasibility studies, discounted cash flow, life-cycle costing, project budgeting, earned value analysis The module will emphasize various methods of project financing as they apply to construction settings including Public Private Partnerships, Private Financing Initiatives and other financing models.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:

• a Level 6 degree in a related field;

OR

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a managerial role.

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to construction, and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the industry.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at professionals with supervisory and/or middle management experience in the construction industry who wish to have a more thorough background in the subject in order to further advance their careers , namely:

• architects and civil engineers
• mechanical and electrical building services engineers
• project managers and coordinators
• project owners

The target group can be extended to groups working within the construction industry, such as logistics managers, maintenance managers and facilities managers.

Career Paths

This programme aims to prepare you for senior posts within the industry, such as that of construction manager, head of the construction department or construction director of any construction organisation both in the private and public sector.

How you’ll be assessed

You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments, which will vary depending on the module choices you make. You can expect to complete coursework and exams, as well as presentations and reports.