Master of Sustainable Construction Management

Course Overview

The Master of Sustainable Construction Management programme aims to cater for: (1) The candidates from the industry who are keen in continuous learning and advanced their knowledge in the construction and project management for sustainable development. (2) Fresh graduates who wish to obtain an in-depth knowledge and capabilities in the field of sustainable construction and project management, thereby having better career prospects as a project manager.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

• CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS - 4 Credit
• PROJECT PLANNING AND SCHEDULING - 4 Credit
• RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - 3 Credit
• SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - 4 Credit
• CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROL - 4 Credit
• CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT - 4 Credit
• CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND FINANCE - 4 Credit
• PROJECT - 10 Credit
• ELECTIVE - Credit 3

ELECTIVE* - CHOOSE 1 COURSE

• SUSTAINABLE GREEN TECHNOLOGY
• CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

*Course offering is subject to availability

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.50 and above or equivalent as approved by the Senate; or
2. A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields with CGPA of 2.00 and above but less than CGPA of 2.50, or equivalent as approved by the Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment.
3. Candidates without a Bachelor’s degree in the related fields or relevant working experience must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by UTAR and meet the minimum CGPA set out in (1) to (2).

Language Requirement

• IELTS : 5.0 (CEFR Level B1)
• TOEFL iBT Score 40 - 45
• Cambridge English Qualification and Tests : 154 - 159 (High B1 level in CEFR)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 47 - 50
• MUET Band 3.5