PhD Management of Projects at University of Manchester

Master the strategy behind engineering's biggest projects. Management of Projects research addresses how large, complex projects are planned, delivered and governed, from building information modelling and circular economy strategies to stakeholder engagement and decision-making under uncertainty. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Civil Engineering and Management research theme, you'll draw on departmental expertise in conflict and dispute resolution, risk management, contracts and procurement, and supply chains.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Civil Engineering and Management  |  Duration: 3-4 Years FT, or equivalent PT study  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research in civil engineering and management covers five broad areas: Energy and environmental engineering Engineering management Geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering Structural safety and resilience Tyndall Centre – interdisciplinary research on climate action and sustainability. Our postgraduate research programmes in civil engineering and management offer the opportunity to study in a multi-disciplinary team alongside leading academics in the field, as well as from mechanical and aerospace engineering research areas including: Aerospace engineering Innovative manufacturing Nuclear engineering Solid mechanics Thermofluids Our postgraduate research programmes in Management of...

Career pathways

Undertaking an MPhil in civil engineering and management is both challenging and rewarding. Not only does it provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your research ability but it will also help you to develop a much wider range of skills, required to develop your career in business and industry or in research and an academic environment.

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