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CVPT34
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Regulations for the Postgraduate Degree Programme in Construction Project Management (Programme Code CVPT34) (Work-based Distance Learning) These Regulations refer to the conduct of this Programme for students who registered prior to the 2008-09 academic year. These Regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation XXI and the relevant Module Specifications. 1.
Structure
1.1
The Programme is run as a joint programme with Heriot-Watt University. Successful students will normally graduate from: (i) the University at which they first applied to join the programme; or (ii) the partner University supervising their Research Project if this differs from (i). Administrative responsibility, and responsibility for Loughborough University modules, rests with the Department of Civil and Building Engineering.
1.2
The programme leads to the award of the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), or the Degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management.
1.3
The Programme can only be taken on a work-based distance learning basis. Registration on the Programme will normally be at the start of either Semester 1 or Semester 2.
1.4
The Programme requires study for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 7 years. This comprises a minimum of: (i) four semesters devoted to taught (distance-learning) modules with a total weighting of 120 credits; and (ii) two semesters devoted to the Postgraduate Research Project (CVP107) with a module weighting of 60 credits. Submission of the Postgraduate Research Project is mid September, as advised by the Programme Director.
1.5
All modules except D31PS (Project Management: Strategic Issues) are assessed totally by coursework comprising any mix of assignments, reflective accounts, and portfolio. D31PS is the administrative responsibility of Heriot-Watt University and is assessed by coursework and end-of-module exam.
CVPT34 2.
Content
2.1
Year 1
Students registered prior to the 2008-09 academic year will take a combination of 10, 12, 15 and 24 credits, according to module availability, in order to achieve 180 credits. Code Module D31PA (CVP108) Project Management Theory, Practice & Applications Or D19PT (CVP108) Project Management Theory, Practice & Applications CVP106
Management and Professional Development
Credits
Responsible 15 Heriot-Watt
24 Heriot-Watt 10
D31CW (CVP109) Construction Financial Management Or D19CF (CVP109) Construction Financial Management D31PS (CVP110) Project Management: Strategic Issues Or D19PS (CVP110) Project Management: Strategic Issues D31VS (CVP111) Value and Risk Management Or D31VS (CVP112) Value and Risk Management 2.2. Year 2 Code Module CVP101 Construction Contracts CVP102 Project Estimating and Planning CVP103 Managing People on Construction Projects CVP104 Management Information Systems for Construction CVP105 Research, Innovation and Communication 2.3. Year 3 Compulsory Module CVP107 Postgraduate Research Project
LU 15 Heriot-Watt 12 Heriot-Watt 15 Heriot-Watt 12 Heriot-Watt 15 Heriot-Watt 12 Heriot-Watt
Credits 10 10 10
Responsible LU LU LU
10
LU
10
LU
60
LU or HW
Students joining the programme in semester 2 generally follow the same template as above although overall time to MSc completion takes a minimum 3.5. years. See Programme Specification for further detail.
CVPT34 3.
Assessment
3.1
Each module will be assessed and credit awarded in accordance with the levels of achievement specified in Regulation XXI.
3.2
The eligibility of candidates on the programme for the award of the Degree of Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate and, where appropriate eligibility for distinction in the award, will be in accordance with Regulation XXI.
3.3
A Programme Board will meet to consider the marks for assessments and will promulgate a Pass List which will show the level of the award (i.e. PGCert, PGDip, or MSc) and, where appropriate, those students obtaining a distinction.
3.4
For candidates who fail a module, reassessment by coursework shall be in accordance with Regulation XXI, as determined by the Review Board.
8th May 2010
