Modernization of Curriculum in Construction Management Based on EU Funds

• Main Authors: Paslawski J., Milwicz R., Nowotarski P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2015-12-01
• Series: Archives of Civil Engineering
• Subjects: MBA for construction managers; modernization of the curriculum; construction technology management; the new approach in the education of engineers
• Online Access: http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/ace.2015.61.issue-4/ace-2015-0043/ace-2015-0043.xml?format=INT

The need for modernization of curricula is growing with the development of new technologies to support teaching, changes in business strategy of universities in Poland and European Union, and development of the society. In response to these changes, at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Poznan University of Technology, new English-language specialty master studies - Construction Technology Management was launched in March 2014. Studies are based on the cooperation between the student, the industry and the university, allowing students to get to know the specifics of the construction industry. In addition, Poznan University of Technology is involved in an MBAIC project MBA in construction aimed at common study for postgraduates. The synergy achieved through the implementation of these two projects enables the possibility to educate construction managers capable of communication in English, possessing knowledge regarding innovation in the construction industry, who are well prepared to enter the labour market and have the possibility of subsequent improvement of managerial competences.