6B045E - Advanced Project Management and Contract Management Practice 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B045E | ||
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| Module Title: | Advanced Project Management and Contract Management Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Miranda Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100151 - construction management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ strategic understanding of construction project management, including leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement, ethical practice, and corporate social responsibility across all project stages.
To build advanced competence in commercial and contractual management, including procurement advice, contract administration, cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, risk management, change control, and financial close using industry-standard forms such as NEC, JCT, and FIDIC.
To strengthen students’ capability in project performance control, through the application of technical tools such as network analysis, PERT, earned value management, trend analysis, quality systems, and 4D BIM, enabling evidence-based decision-making and effective project delivery.
Content Summary
This module explores the advanced principles, processes, and professional practices required to manage construction projects strategically and responsibly. Students will examine the role of the project manager in leading teams, providing governance, and ensuring ethical, transparent, and socially responsible project delivery. Key topics include strategic leadership, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement, corruption and ethics, and managing change and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
The module also develops applied competence in procurement and tendering advice, contract administration, cost reporting, cashflow management, and financial close. Students will engage with industry-standard contract forms such as NEC, JCT and FIDIC, and explore dispute resolution and insurance requirements. Technical project control methods—including network analysis, PERT, earned value management, 4D BIM, trend analysis and quality systems—are introduced to strengthen analytical and decision-making skills.
By integrating leadership, governance, commercial management, project controls and contract practice, this module prepares students for senior professional responsibilities and supports progression to advanced study in project delivery, commercial oversight, and strategic management within the built environment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment (independent) | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 24 |
| Independent Study | 144 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic project management by evaluating leadership approaches, governance structures, stakeholder engagement, ethical practice, CSR, and change and risk management, and apply these principles to support responsible and effective project delivery. |
| LO2 | Apply commercial management and contract administration principles—including procurement advice, tender evaluation, cost reporting, cashflow forecasting, financial close, contract procedures, and project control techniques to produce informed, accurate and evidence-based project decisions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Professional Discussions 1 | Presentation - Professional Discussion Onsite | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study | Written Work – Case Study | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Professional Discussions 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study | ✔ | ✔ | |