An Evaluation of Postgraduate Management Education for Project and Property Managers Available to Purchase

Management education is a vital component in the training process for all building professionals and increasing emphasis is being placed on inculcating an effective management ability in addition to specialist technical skills. Outlines the philosophy employed in the design and development of two MSc courses for project and property managers in the School of Building & Estate Management, Faculty of Architecture &Building, National University of Singapore. Makes an evaluation of the experience gained through five years of operation and proposes the nature of future changes. The need for Singapore to enhance the quality of its human resources as a marketable commodity both regionally and internationally is perceived as an important requirement for maintaining future business success and continued economic growth and survival. Management needs are ever‐changing and diverse and a recognition of the skills and expertise required in the market is considered to be of paramount importance in the design of future curriculum development.