Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
PGDip in Sc
Programme Code CR_CCNPM_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/05/2024
Department CONSTRUCTION
Field of Study 5821 - Building Science
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Demonstrate a wide and systematic knowledge of project management principles; Apply an understanding of the key parameters and the business, technical, economic, environmental and social issues relating to Construction Project Management.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Communicate practical solutions to problems; Demonstrate the capacity to handle uncertainty and unforeseen events; Be critically aware of the business and project environment.
PO3 Skill - Range An advanced knowledge of personal and organisational skills such as conceptual, diagnostic, technical, interpersonal, informational, communication, risk taking, analytical, problem solving; Demonstrate rational decision making, an ability to build trust and communicate effectively.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Define and resolve structured & un-structured problems; Analyse soft or hard issue problems; Interpret clear/un-clear problems; Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative judgement based on experience and intuition.
PO5 Competence - Context Apply the knowledge learned in different environments in their own organizations and projects; Demonstrate awareness, flexibility and anticipation of these contexts and adapt accordingly.
PO6 Competence - Role Possess the technical competence necessary to take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups; Demonstrate an ability to implement communication structures within a project organisation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Evaluate their own learning, identify knowledge gaps, and take responsibility for the pursuit of academic professional development pathways; Recognise there is an opportunity for shared learning and information in the management of knowledge in project environments.
PO8 Competence - Insight Critically evaluate the technical, economic, environmental, ethical and social implications of Construction Project Management solutions; Demonstrate confidence which reflects their academic achievements and practical experience.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9013 Constr. Project Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD9002 Contract Admin/Dispute Resol'n DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
INTR9015 Org Mgt & Knowledge Mgt DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
INTR9005 Sustainability in Engineering DES WALSH 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8027 Advanced Measurement DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
BULD8005 Corporate Constr. Finance DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8025 Development Appraisal DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
MGMT8005 Entrepreneurship CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
BULD8024 Mech & Elect Cost Planning DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
INTR9010 Research Skills and Practice DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
MGMT8017 Strategic Business Management CAROLINE O REILLY 8 5
BULD8006 Strategic Constr. Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9014 Construction Value & Risk Mgt DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
INTR9007 Eng. Project Management DES WALSH 3 5
INTR9009 Global Project Management DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD8030 Commercial Management DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD8004 Construction Project Controls DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8007 Construction Psychology DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
INTR9017 Infrastructure Asset Mgmt DES WALSH 2 5
MGMT8009 Intl Strategies & Org Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT9024 Leadership & Change Management Breda O Dwyer 1 5
MGMT9003 Managing Innovation CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
BULD8023 Mech & Elect Services Measur. DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
INTR9011 Research Project Development DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD8010 Site Management and Technology DANIEL CAHILL 3 5