Diploma in Project Management
Overview
This is a one-year postgraduate course designed to provide engineers and other suitably qualified graduates with a good appreciation and understanding of project management techniques and practice in civil engineering and construction. This course has been approved by Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for continuing professional development.
Coordinator
Dr. Trevor Orr
Course organisation
Lectures are normally held on Friday evening 7 – 10 p.m. and Saturday morning 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. each week throughout the two semesters (September to April).
Course Content
- Project management
- Legal aspects
- Contract and Tendering Procedures
- The Computer in Project Control and IT in Construction
- Project Accounting and Cost Control
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Relations and Health and Safety
- Insurance Aspects
Assessment
The award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is based on a combination of the results of two examination papers and coursework consisting of a research report and a project management computing exercise. Each constitutes one third of the overall assessment. Students must pass each paper; there is no system of compensation. The pass mark for the examination papers is 40%. A Distinction is awarded to those who obtain an overall average mark of 70% or more at the summer examination. The Diploma awarding ceremony takes place in November.
Recommended texts
Extensive notes are provided by individual lecturers, who may also recommend texts.
Entry requirements
An honours degree in Engineering, Architecture or related subject, or a suitable professional qualification plus at least two years relevant work experience (BSc Surveying will be considered if the candidate is working in an engineering environment). A candidate may be interviewed to establish his or her suitability for the course.
Further information
General Enquiries
Ms. Debbie Walsh or Ms. Mary Keating (mornings only)
Graduate School of Professional Engineering Studies
Museum Building
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 1007/1704
E-mail: walshd@tcd.ie or makeatin@tcd.ie
Technical Enquiries
Dr. Trevor Orr
Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353-1-896 1457
Fax: +353-1-677 3072
Local page for current students