Online Applied Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

Project management is an exciting and effective management strategy which presents challenging opportunities to the ambitious construction management professional. The applied skills and competencies of a construction project manager are necessary for the successful completion of complex construction projects, particularly within the ever-changing context of the construction industry. This programme is aimed at those looking for the management skills required to progress towards senior management positions within construction-related organizations, particularly internationally-driven contracting companies. These skills include knowledge and understanding of communication, organization and innovative construction practice and concepts: both at a strategic level and in construction project team management.

This programme aims to extend knowledge of construction project management practice in terms of delivering effective and efficient construction-related projects. It engenders an understanding of the role of the construction project manager in capturing client and stakeholder values and translating them into successful construction practice. The generation of a comprehensive understanding of the construction project life-cycle from inception to completion, commissioning, operation and maintenance will be established. Students will be encouraged in their ability to operate and lead in a range of team settings across disciplines and cultures, whilst evaluating and managing innovative construction practice and resolving unforeseen production-related problems. The duration of the full-time programme is 1 calendar year (12 months). The programme commences each September and January, with the duration of the January commencement being slightly extended.

Entry Requirements

The programme is demanding and is designed to stretch the intellectual, communication and personal capabilities of those who are selected and also to build upon their professional practice experience. Normally, applicants will be required to have at least a 2.2 classification construction-related undergraduate degree or an equivalent professional qualification with professional practice experience in a subject area agreed as appropriate by the Programme Leader. Applicants with other qualifications and relevant professional practice experience will be considered on merit by the Admissions Tutor, but should demonstrate at least 5 years' full-time experience in a relevant industrial context at a professional level.

Admissions procedures normally include an interview for home students.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

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The programme aims to prepare students for work in the cultural sector by introducing the use, application and underlying theory of event management. Emphasis is placed on the event manager working in the cultural sector by incorporating current practice, research, case studies (UK and International), the student’s own experience and areas of interest. The programme explores the increasing role events have in meeting the needs of national and local government, cultural and creative industries and in addressing social policy issues. Event management is a rapidly growing area and this programme equips students with essential event management skills to conceptualise, plan and deliver safe and successful events.

The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:
- a degree in an arts related area

- a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an aspect of event management

- considerable relevant work experience supported by evidence that the work required use of a range of critical, analytical or management abilities.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

Notes

This is a full time course and starts in January

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The programme aims to prepare students for work in the cultural sector by introducing the use, application and underlying theory of event management. Emphasis is placed on the event manager working in the cultural sector by incorporating current practice, research, case studies (UK and International), the student’s own experience and areas of interest. The programme explores the increasing role events have in meeting the needs of national and local government, cultural and creative industries and in addressing social policy issues. Event management is a rapidly growing area and this programme equips students with essential event management skills to conceptualise, plan and deliver safe and successful events.

The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:
- a degree in an arts related area

- a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an aspect of event management

- considerable relevant work experience supported by evidence that the work required use of a range of critical, analytical or management abilities.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

Notes

This is a part time course and starts in September.

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The programme aims to prepare students for work in the cultural sector by introducing the use, application and underlying theory of event management. Emphasis is placed on the event manager working in the cultural sector by incorporating current practice, research, case studies (UK and International), the student’s own experience and areas of interest. The programme explores the increasing role events have in meeting the needs of national and local government, cultural and creative industries and in addressing social policy issues. Event management is a rapidly growing area and this programme equips students with essential event management skills to conceptualise, plan and deliver safe and successful events.

The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:

- a degree in an arts related area

- a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an aspect of event management

- considerable relevant work experience supported by evidence that the work required use of a range of critical, analytical or management abilities.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

Notes

This is a part time course and starts in January

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The programme sets out to equip students with a combination of essential cultural management competencies, awareness of heritage sector specific issues, and an understanding of the historical dimension of the seemingly intangible attributes of culture and society and their relationship to the physical artefact. Making extensive use of case study and partnership working on an international scale the programme leads students deep into the contested and challenging territory of heritage.

Programme Structure and Content
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The programme is informed by a belief in the importance of cultural enterprise, which is embedded into the framework structure. Core modules equip students with an understanding of the necessary knowledge of cultural management, and encourage students to consider enterprise and entrepreneurialism in this context. The programme synthesizes critical examination of cultural management theory and practices with the wider background, policies, theories and principles of working in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Cultural management within the artistic, creative and cultural contexts is becoming increasingly internationalised and the global nature of cultural management in each of the degree areas is explored within the context of international policy, funding and advances in collaborative working. This is applied within a contemporary social, political, economic and technological context and within public, voluntary and commercial sector frameworks.

The programme offers an innovative approach to creative and cultural leadership including operational and strategic management, offering professional development at a high level, encouraging learners to critically reflect on policies, procedures and practices informed by theory. The programme develops essential creative and cultural management skills. Funding and sponsorship, marketing and management of cultural and creative projects are each explored. The programme addresses the nature and process of managing a creative and cultural organisation and recognises that managing staff, teams and volunteers and strategies for workforce development are key elements of the cultural manager’s role. Alongside this, community working and education programmes form the remit of many cultural sector activities. The programme enables learners to engage with social and education policy and strategies for developing and aligning activity to meet the needs of particular communities and audiences.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should possess one of the following:

- a degree in an arts related area;

- a degree in a non-arts related area with a proven interest in an art form or aspects of cultural management and/or
considerable relevant work experience.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.

A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

Other Fees

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