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Course overview
Built for leaders
In an ever-changing and competitive environment, this MBA programme is designed for ambitious and experienced real estate and construction professionals seeking an accelerated route to senior management.
This MBA combines the theoretical and real-world knowledge of our industry experts with practical, applied learning and attracts built environment professionals from across the globe, offering virtual networking and exchanges of experiences in different international contexts.
This is an industry-recognised MBA that focuses on business and management principles within the local and international construction and real estate industries. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
Job outcomes
Careers such as:
- Construction programme management
- International marketing
- Business management
- Property development and management
- International procurement and tendering
- Property management
- Real estate investment management
- Strategic, innovation and management of change
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
- 2 years – part-time
Entry requirements
Standard Entry
Academic requirement
A Bachelor’s degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent, and be employed in a relevant role
Alternative entry
Academic requirement
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus three years’ experience in a relevant field
Or
A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years’ relevant experience
Or
A professional qualification plus five years’ relevant experience, two of which should be at senior management level
Testimonials
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Annie Chu - Co-Founder, QnS Consultancy Limited, Hong KongMasters in Business Administration (Built Environment - Construction and or/Real Estate)"The programme equipped me to progress from a professional quantity surveyor into a business entrepreneur. I fully utilised the knowledge I gained from the UCEM MBA in my start-up company from setting up business strategies and team-building to marketing, accounting and financial control. I obtained useful knowledge and extended my network to other countries as well. Since graduating, I have set up a company. It seems to me that the UCEM MBA programme was tailor-made for me to acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge for overcoming the difficulties encountered during the start-up process. My studies provided the perfect opportunity for me to rehearse my company start-up before actually doing it."
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Alison Andrews - Programme LeaderMasters in Business Administration (Built Environment - Construction and or/Real Estate)"Our online MBA Construction and Real Estate programme combines quality and international excellence with the flexibility to enhance your ability to successfully perform within various business environments. The programmes will help you sharpen your existing skills and acquire new knowledge and fresh perspectives into your professional goals. You can manage your studies around other personal and professional commitments, with support from our student services’ teams and our body of experienced academic tutors and practitioners"
Who's it for?
This leading specialist MBA provides a rigorous understanding of key property and construction subjects alongside core management disciplines such as finance, organisational leadership, strategic change management and marketing.
Accredited by globally renowned professional bodies, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)*, this leading specialist MBA offers professional body membership and a fast-track route to chartered manager status. The programme also leads to MRICS (chartered surveyor) status on passing the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
Students who successfully complete the programme will also achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership, subject to confirmation by the student that they wish to be registered for this award and subject to an associated CMI audit of their assessments. The CMI qualification will provide students with the opportunity to achieve membership of the leading professional body for managers and enhanced access to chartered manager status.
*Please note that CABE accreditation is available only when the following electives are chosen: CON7CMC Management of Construction and QSP7SPT Procurement and Tendering
Delivery
Studying online means taking control of when and where you study so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education so you can earn while you learn.
When you study at UCEM, you will be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.
You will be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone as you will be fully supported by tutors and a community of students throughout your journey.
The online learning experience
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on the VLE. You will also have access to UCEM’s valuable and comprehensive e-library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
Your learning will be broken down into the following (on average):
Directed study time (30%)
- Participating in webinars and online discussion forums
- Watching videos and voice-over presentations
- Undertaking exercises and quizzes linked to the programme material
Self-directed study time (35%)
- Reading textbooks and study papers to develop your subject knowledge
Assessment study time (35%)
- Planning and writing coursework
Each 20-credit module equates to a total of 200 study hours broken down between directed online learning, self-directed learning and assessment.
The types of assessments used on this programme will include coursework (such as essays, reports, portfolios, reflections, problem or short questions or video presentations), computer-based assessments and computer-marked assessments (CMAs). The exact combinations of assessment will vary from module to module.
Subjects
Semester 1
- Principles of Marketing
- Management of Finance and Science
Semester 2
- Leading and Managing People
- Strategic Management of Change
Semester 1
Electives (choose 1)
- Property Transactions
- Procurement and Tendering
- Planning and Development
- Postgraduate Project
Semester 2 (choose 1)
- Investment Appraisal and Portfolio Management
- Management of Construction
- Property Management
- Valuation and Ethics
- Postgraduate Project (continued)
About University College of Estate Management
University College of Estate Management is the leading university for supported online education for the built environment, with over 100 years’ experience of providing the highest quality learning opportunities. At any one time, we have more than 4,000 students from more than 100 countries benefiting from our qualifications taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.
We provide flexible and accessible postgraduate and undergraduate degree and apprenticeship programmes that fit your life and career goals at every stage, creating a better-built environment that is shaped with people in mind.
