{"id":780,"date":"2026-05-06T09:29:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/gradsch\/?page_id=780"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:50:29","slug":"master-of-science-msc-in-construction-project-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atu.edu.gh\/gradsch\/master-of-science-msc-in-construction-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"780\" class=\"elementor elementor-780\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5720e6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5720e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf0215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4bf0215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9324c41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-post-title\" data-id=\"9324c41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wpr-post-title\">Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62912a5 e-grid e-con-full wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62912a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526dd50 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"526dd50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-1\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Duration (1 Year)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5a113 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5a5a113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-countdown-timer\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Session (Weekday or Weekend)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80349d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b80349d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10aad70 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"10aad70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259f899 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"259f899\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e328329 e-n-tabs-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-tabs\" data-id=\"e328329\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;tabs_justify_horizontal&quot;:&quot;start&quot;,&quot;horizontal_scroll&quot;:&quot;disable&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs\" data-widget-number=\"238191401\" aria-label=\"Tabs. 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It is an academic programme underpinned by a competency-based training philosophy aimed at adopting a multi-disciplinary approach in training and preparing students for a broad range of careers capable of addressing the complexities and challenges inherent in construction project management considering the digital age.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2381914012\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2381914012\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-08213b2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"08213b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99cec7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99cec7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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558<\/p><\/td><td width=\"136\"><p>Construction law<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"114\"><p>MCTM 560<\/p><\/td><td width=\"136\"><p>Procurement Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"114\"><p>MCTM 562<\/p><\/td><td width=\"136\"><p>Project planning and Control<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"114\"><p>MCTM 564<\/p><\/td><td width=\"136\"><p>Construction Management 1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"114\"><p><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"136\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>14<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>5<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>16<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>SEMESTER TWO<\/strong><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 551<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Construction resource management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 553<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Contract Administration<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 555<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Research Methodology<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 557<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Statistical Methods<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 559<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Entrepreneurial Management (Optional)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 561<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Sustainable Construction (Optional)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 563<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Construction Management II<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 565<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Introduction to 3D construction and digital twining<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>19<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>7<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>22<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>SEMESTER THREE (RESEARCH WORK AND SEMINARS)<\/strong><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 661<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Thesis<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>12<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>6<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p>MCTM 663<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>Seminar<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>16<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"125\"><p><strong>9<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Total Units\/Credit Hours*: 42 Credit hours<\/p><p><strong>Mode of Delivery:<\/strong>\u00a0Lectures, Presentations, Seminars and Research<\/p><p><strong>How are students going to be assessed?<\/strong><\/p><p>Assessment of students in a course shall be based on two components: continuous assessment and end-of-semester examination. The continuous assessment will comprise of quizzes, class work, assignments, presentations, case studies, term papers, seminars, coursework and mid-semester examination.<\/p><p>During the course, students will be taking 42 credits in total. The twelve (12) modules during semesters 1 and 2 respectively. Also, a Supplementary Semester shall be observed by students comprising of Thesis and Seminars within six months with a sub-total of eight (8) credit hours. The pass mark for any course shall be 50%.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-2381914013\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-2381914013\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-573cea5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"573cea5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51558ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51558ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On completion of this programme, students will be able to:<\/p><ol><li>Manage complex construction projects effectively from inception to completion, demonstrating competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution.<\/li><li>Develop the ability to prepare comprehensive cash flow analyses for construction projects, ensuring efficient allocation and management of financial resources.<\/li><li>Possess the skills to strategically schedule and allocate resources, optimizing efficiency and productivity throughout the project lifecycle.<\/li><li>Acquire the expertise to manage and resolve disputes that may arise during construction projects, fostering smooth project progression and client satisfaction.<\/li><li>Inculcate an understanding of sustainable construction practices, empowering graduates to incorporate environmental considerations into project planning and execution.<\/li><li>Be proficient in conducting applied research and producing technical reports, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the construction management field.<\/li><li>Prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within the construction industry, equipped with the best management practices and latest technologies.<\/li><li>Be equipped to work on diverse construction projects, including bridges, roads, tunnels, canals, and other large-scale infrastructure developments.<\/li><li>Provide graduates with the necessary tools to thrive in the competitive built environment, fostering adaptability and innovation.<\/li><\/ol><p>Broaden their knowledge base by completing elective courses in areas such as project management, business, or other relevant fields, enhancing their versatility and employability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c2ba01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4c2ba01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Science (MSc) in Construction Project Management Duration (1 Year) Session (Weekday or Weekend) ABOUT THE PROGRAMME Modules &amp; Courses Career Prospect The\u00a0MSc in Construction Project Management\u00a0is designed to offer demand-driven courses, leveraging competencies and coaching, and providing extensive industry exposure through internships and mentorship opportunities. It is an academic programme underpinned by a competency-based training philosophy aimed at adopting a multi-disciplinary approach in training and preparing students for a broad range of careers capable of addressing the complexities and challenges inherent in construction project management considering the digital age. SEMESTER ONE COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T P C MCTM 552\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operations Research 2 0 2 MCTM 554\u00a0\u00a0 Construction Computer Application 2 2 3 MCTM 556 Managerial Economics 2 0 2 MCTM\u00a0 558 Construction law 2 0 2 MCTM 560 Procurement Management 2 0 2 MCTM 562 Project planning and Control 3 0 3 MCTM 564 Construction Management 1 1 3 2 TOTAL \u00a0 14 5 16 SEMESTER TWO MCTM 551 Construction resource management 3 0 3 MCTM 553 Contract Administration 3 0 3 MCTM 555 Research Methodology 2 0 2 MCTM 557 Statistical Methods 2 0 2 MCTM 559 Entrepreneurial Management (Optional) 3 0 3 MCTM 561 Sustainable Construction (Optional) 3 0 3 MCTM 563 Construction Management II 1 3 2 MCTM 565 Introduction to 3D construction and digital twining 2 4 4 Total \u00a0 19 7 22 \u00a0SEMESTER THREE (RESEARCH WORK AND SEMINARS) MCTM 661 Thesis 0 12 6 MCTM 663 Seminar 1 4 3 Total \u00a0 1 16 9 Total Units\/Credit Hours*: 42 Credit hours Mode of Delivery:\u00a0Lectures, Presentations, Seminars and Research How are students going to be assessed? Assessment of students in a course shall be based on two components: continuous assessment and end-of-semester examination. The continuous assessment will comprise of quizzes, class work, assignments, presentations, case studies, term papers, seminars, coursework and mid-semester examination. During the course, students will be taking 42 credits in total. The twelve (12) modules during semesters 1 and 2 respectively. Also, a Supplementary Semester shall be observed by students comprising of Thesis and Seminars within six months with a sub-total of eight (8) credit hours. The pass mark for any course shall be 50%. On completion of this programme, students will be able to: Manage complex construction projects effectively from inception to completion, demonstrating competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution. Develop the ability to prepare comprehensive cash flow analyses for construction projects, ensuring efficient allocation and management of financial resources. Possess the skills to strategically schedule and allocate resources, optimizing efficiency and productivity throughout the project lifecycle. Acquire the expertise to manage and resolve disputes that may arise during construction projects, fostering smooth project progression and client satisfaction. Inculcate an understanding of sustainable construction practices, empowering graduates to incorporate environmental considerations into project planning and execution. Be proficient in conducting applied research and producing technical reports, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the construction management field. Prepare graduates to assume leadership roles within the construction industry, equipped with the best management practices and latest technologies. Be equipped to work on diverse construction projects, including bridges, roads, tunnels, canals, and other large-scale infrastructure developments. Provide graduates with the necessary tools to thrive in the competitive built environment, fostering adaptability and innovation. Broaden their knowledge base by completing elective courses in areas such as project management, business, or other relevant fields, enhancing their versatility and employability. The\u00a0MSc in Construction Project Management\u00a0is designed to offer demand-driven courses, leveraging competencies and coaching, and providing extensive industry exposure through internships and mentorship opportunities. It is an academic programme underpinned by a competency-based training philosophy aimed at adopting a multi-disciplinary approach in training and preparing students for a broad range of careers capable of addressing the complexities and challenges inherent in construction project management considering the digital age. SEMESTER ONE COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T P C MCTM 552\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Operations Research 2 0 2 MCTM 554\u00a0\u00a0 Construction Computer Application 2 2 3 MCTM 556 Managerial Economics 2 0 2 MCTM\u00a0 558 Construction law 2 0 2 MCTM 560 Procurement Management 2 0 2 MCTM 562 Project planning and Control 3 0 3 MCTM 564 Construction Management 1 1 3 2 TOTAL \u00a0 14 5 16 SEMESTER TWO MCTM 551 Construction resource management 3 0 3 MCTM 553 Contract Administration 3 0 3 MCTM 555 Research Methodology 2 0 2 MCTM 557 Statistical Methods 2 0 2 MCTM 559 Entrepreneurial Management (Optional) 3 0 3 MCTM 561 Sustainable Construction (Optional) 3 0 3 MCTM 563 Construction Management II 1 3 2 MCTM 565 Introduction to 3D construction and digital twining 2 4 4 Total \u00a0 19 7 22 \u00a0SEMESTER THREE (RESEARCH WORK AND SEMINARS) MCTM 661 Thesis 0 12 6 MCTM 663 Seminar 1 4 3 Total \u00a0 1 16 9 Total Units\/Credit Hours*: 42 Credit hours Mode of Delivery:\u00a0Lectures, Presentations, Seminars and Research How are students going to be assessed? Assessment of students in a course shall be based on two components: continuous assessment and end-of-semester examination. The continuous assessment will comprise of quizzes, class work, assignments, presentations, case studies, term papers, seminars, coursework and mid-semester examination. During the course, students will be taking 42 credits in total. The twelve (12) modules during semesters 1 and 2 respectively. Also, a Supplementary Semester shall be observed by students comprising of Thesis and Seminars within six months with a sub-total of eight (8) credit hours. The pass mark for any course shall be 50%. On completion of this programme, students will be able to: Manage complex construction projects effectively from inception to completion, demonstrating competence in project planning, scheduling, and execution. Develop the ability to prepare comprehensive cash flow analyses for construction projects, ensuring efficient allocation and management of financial resources. Possess the skills to strategically schedule and allocate resources, optimizing efficiency and productivity throughout the project lifecycle. Acquire the expertise to manage and resolve disputes that may arise during construction projects, fostering smooth project progression and client satisfaction. 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