Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Construction Management

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Construction Management provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the construction and development process. This covers the client's brief, design and planning, construction, completion, occupation and subsequent maintenance of facilities.

The programme focuses on construction technology, measurement and estimation, contract administration, construction project management and computer applications in construction.

Students are introduced to current technologies, professional skills and industry best practices through assignments and final-year projects. Areas covered include building information modelling, surveying, value engineering, project management and contract administration.

Industry exposure is provided through site visits and talks by industry professionals. The programme's Built Environment Society also organises Green Card seminars related to the Construction Industry Development Board's safety and health certification, helping prepare students for industrial training.

UTAR also collaborates with the University of Kitakyushu and Shibaura Institute of Technology through research and student exchange activities. These exchanges allow students to share knowledge, experience other institutions and develop a deeper understanding of different cultures.

The estimated Malaysian part-time programme fee is RM60,100.

Achievement

Formerly known as Bachelor of Science (Honours) Construction Management.

Professional Recognition

• The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)

International Collaboration and Student Exchange

• University of Kitakyushu
• Shibaura Institute of Technology

Curriculum

Subjects

• Building Materials
• Construction Technology I and II
• Environmental Science
• Technical Drawing and CADD
• Management Principles
• English for Engineering
• Building Services and Equipment I
• Building Structural System
• Site Surveying
• Construction Financial Practice
• Estimating
• Construction Project Management I
• Construction Project Management II
• Building Services and Equipment II
• Building Measurement
• Introduction to Law and Malaysian
• Legal System
• Quantitative Analysis and
• Operational Research
• Construction Law
• Construction Technology III
• Research and Methodology
• Construction Project Management III
• Computer Application for
• Construction
• Advanced Construction Technology
• Contract Administration I and II
• Economics of the Construction Industry
• Project

Entry Requirements

STPM 2C/ A-Level 2D/ UEC 5B

Career Prospects

• Chartered Builder
• Project Manager
• Property Manager
• Construction Manager
• Claims Manager
• Project Planner
• Estimator
• Purchaser
• Project Coordinator

Study Abroad Pathway

No