B.Sc.(Hons) Construction Project Management

Course Overview

From the construction and property industries to information technology and heavy industry, there is growing recognition of the benefits strategic project management can bring.

This programme equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop successful careers as professional project managers in the construction industry and beyond.

It offers a breadth of management, procurement and technology related subjects. It is focused on industrial relevance, ensuring that graduates are quickly able to make a positive and effective contribution to the success of their working environment, and the development of their own professional careers.

Curriculum

Programme content

Core Courses

Students take a total of 8 courses per year including core, optional and elective courses/projects.

First Year

• Construction Technology 2
• Commercial Law
• Surveying and Monitoring in the Built and Natural Environment
• Cost Modelling and Measurement
• eConstruction
• Facilities Management Principles

Second Year

• Safety Management and Site Establishment
• Construction Technology 3
• Procurement and Contract
• Design Cost Planning and Control
• Project Planning and Implementation
• Decision Making in Construction
• Design for Construction
   

Third Year

• Cost and Value Management
• Construction Information Management
• Construction Project Management
• Innovation in Construction Practice
• Design Project
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

STPM/UEC/A-Levels/IB Diploma with 5 credits or above

Career Prospects

Course content

Core courses

• Project Management: Theory and Practice
• Project Management: Strategic Issues 
• Value and Risk Management 
• Construction Financial Management 
• Contracts and Procurement
• Construction Practice and Information Technology
• People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment 
• Research Dissertation

Optional courses (select one)

• Construction Technology 3
• Urban Economy and Property Markets
• Sustainable Design and Development

Accreditation

In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to accreditation within Malaysia, we seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.

This programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).