Single Module Study

Gain an introduction to planning law and the planning process relevant to property development. The property development process, including site selection, financial appraisal of the development sites and development funding, are also considered.

Develop your understanding of the principles of law and practice appropriate to the effective and efficient management of commercial property, both in the UK and globally. In business planning terms, this module examines key issues, such as strategic use of property, property performance evaluation, and life cycle planning.

Advance your knowledge, understanding, research and analytical skills to undertake complex and specialist valuations in both a UK and international context.

Gain an appreciation of the global construction arena and enhance your ability to recognise, analyse and develop many aspects of international construction, from health and safety and culture to business, resource management and constructing in tropical climates.

Understand the key principles underpinning commercial property investment in international markets and explore the different styles and techniques of portfolio management and portfolio restructuring.

This module seeks to develop an understanding of the role that managers at different levels within the organisation have in relation to the leadership and management of the organisation’s employees. It explores the distinction between leadership and management and examines how different global organisations may require different management and leadership styles. It also encourages participants to interrogate both their own management and leadership styles and those of other managers with a view to ensuring the future sustainability of their organisation.

This module provides an integrated approach to corporate strategy and the management of change and innovation in a complex and uncertain business environment in the built environment.

Initially, consideration is given for frameworks to manage the long-term strategic direction of organisations within the built environment. Then essential marketing principles and models and the relevance of marketing strategies are explored. The remaining focus is then on enhancing understanding of, and response to organisational change through strategic concepts and associated factors. The determination of appropriate policies and strategies are explored within different cultural contexts to meet stakeholder interests.

Examine Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), New Engineering Contract (NEC) and International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Standard Forms of construction contracts to enable you to interpret and analyse the key provisions for effective control and management of a contract.

Investigate building pathology in the context of professional practice, and develop your ability to recognise and remedy building defects in a range of scenarios. You will gain an understanding of the inspection, testing and monitoring techniques necessary to ensure the most appropriate diagnosis of building defects.

Gain the knowledge and skills to carry out valuations for statutory purposes, specifically for compulsory purchase, planning compensation and rating. This module demonstrates how valuation principles and practice are applied to an artificial statutory context.

Explore the need for valuations and the key approaches to valuation of freehold interest in property. This includes comparison and investment, with an overview of the profit and costs base methods. The strengths and weaknesses of these methods are also explored.

Gain an introduction to planning law and the planning process relevant to property development. The property development process, including site selection, financial appraisal of the development sites and development funding, are also considered.

Develop your understanding of the principles of law and practice appropriate to the effective and efficient management of commercial property, both in the UK and globally. In business planning terms, this module examines key issues, such as strategic use of property, property performance evaluation, and life cycle planning.

Advance your knowledge, understanding, research and analytical skills to undertake complex and specialist valuations in both a UK and international context.

This module explores how quantitative concepts, methods, and skills can aid managers in the built environment sector in their planning and decision-making process. It assists students in modelling solutions to financial and business planning problems, thereby enhancing their ability to make more effective decisions that align with corporate objectives.

The first part of the module introduces the role and content of financial processes, both internal and external, to enhance understanding of this crucial aspect in decision-making. The second part focuses on how analytical concepts and risk analysis techniques can assist decision-makers and stakeholders in the construction and real estate industry. This section also emphasises the importance of complying with legal and ethical standards such as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). This section also aims to address sustainable finance to fund projects with global impact. Sustainable finance for the built environment includes various sources that support green and energy-efficient projects.

Explore the practice of estate agency, with a focus on the commercial property market in the UK. Examine the client-agent relationship during the contract for property agency, and learn how sales and property markets function. Gain an understanding of assessing prospective tenants and the dynamics of property markets as key functions of business planning. Reflect on UK arrangements and global comparators.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial aspects of a construction project, including an appreciation of what affects the cost of a building, and the methods used to manage and control costs at the pre-contract stage of the project.

This module examines the principles and applications of project procurement. It also develops your understanding of the effects of risk allocation on procurement choice and the impact this has on subsequent phases of the project cycle.

Examine the wider context and technical issues regarding both the conservation and adaptation of existing buildings. This module covers the history of architecture, enabling the student to identify different ages and features and make informed decisions about the alteration and adaptation of buildings.