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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Business & Media
Construction Management via distance learning
The construction industry requires highly qualified professionals to manage its increasingly complex technical and management operations. This Doctor Ph.D. Degree describes the work accomplished by all the professional groups (Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers, Materials Suppliers and Vendors, etc.) associated with this industry. Also, it examines the resources (money, machines, material, and human) needed to fulfill a construction project. It discusses issues of budget estimation, cost control, and analysis of construction operations progress.
Academic Supervisor : Wolf Dettmer
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The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online via distance learning offers students the highest level of specialization a discipline can offer. More info...
* 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master's program.
* Average Duration: 24 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% Thesis.
* Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.
* Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
45 ... 72 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
"No matter what technology supports the education process, learning occurs only as a result of the active processing by our biological brain." William Martin, BIUCEO.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Business & Media via distance learning
Doctor Ph.D. Degree
Construction Management via distance learning
45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 33 Academic credits - Construction Management Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 33 Academic credits: Construction Management Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Postgraduate level continuing education course.
Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.
601CON - Construction Industry
602CON - Construction Law & Safety
603CON - Construction Materials & Assemblies
604CON - Construction Cost Analysis
605CON - Building Design
606CON - Building Technology
607CON - Construction Management
608CON - Urban Plan Evaluation
609CON - Real Estate Finance
610CON - Urban Development
611CON - Construction Firm Management
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Bibliography: Construction Management via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Business & Media from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Real Estate.
Research work resources and network - Doctor - Construction Management:
AECB - Association for Environmentally Conscious Building
ARCOM - Association of Researchers in Construction Management
BCIA - Building Controls Industry Association
BOMA - Building Owners and Managers Association
CIBSE - Chartered Institution of Building Services
CIC - Construction Industry Council
CIRIA - Construction Industry Research and Information Association
CLC - Construction Leadership Council
CMAA - Construction Management Association of America
FIIC - Federación Interamericana de la Industria de la Construcción
IFHP - International Federation for Housing and Planning
IFMA - International Factility Management Association
INTA - International Urban Development Association
SCL - Society of Construction Law
SLFM - Sociedad Latinoamericana de Facility Management
UCATT - Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians
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Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Doctor - Construction Management
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Doctor - Construction Management
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Construction Management. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Construction Management to different Business & Media decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking.
Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving.
The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Construction Management, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Business & Media
Construction Management Online
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Construction Management
