CFAP246 | Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (Hons)

About
BSc. (Hons) Construction Management is designed to prepare the candidates for a successful career in construction management. It is a comprehensive programme which incorporates various aspects of construction management with emphasis on process, analysis and detailed understanding of theories and methods applied in construction and development.

BSc. (Hons) Construction Management’s Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) believes all individual can excel, and the program aims to nurture an ethical, dynamic and competitive construction project practitioners in supporting the university's vision to become a premier university of academic excellence and the national aspiration of transforming the construction industry. It is the focus of the programme to make our graduates employable as soon as they graduate. As such, the curriculum is designed to inculcate as much practicality and real-life simulation.

This programme has been going on for more than 40 years and had gone through a lot of changes and improvements over the years to keep abreast with the current and future needs of the industry. Many members of the Centre's staff have direct industry experience and are involved in research and consulting. This implies that the programme not only reflects the best of current practise, but also the most recent innovations in areas like BIM and sustainability.

The latest revised curriculum considered Sustainable Development Goals, Industrial Revolution 4.0, and the Future Outcome Domain. This resulted in competitive, holistic, and flexible learning that meet the 21st Century Teaching and Learning, which includes Project Based Learning, Collaborative Teaching and Cooperative Learning, Massive Open Online Course and Transparent Assessment.

The programme is offered on full time and flexible learning programme. The minimum duration of study for full-time is three and half years. Students with a Diploma in Building of UiTM, may get through fast-track initiatives as this programme is a continuation of a 3-year diploma programme integrated with 6-month period of industrial placement. Details for flexible learning programme mode can be accessed here: https://apply-iceps.uitm.edu.my/index.php/degree-programmes-list

These are the learning outcomes of this programme:

PLO1

To apply knowledge and understanding of construction technology, management, marketing and legislation in construction management (C3)

PLO2

To demonstrate technical skills and tools in managing construction projects from inception to completion (P5) 

PLO3

To demonstrate social skills and responsibility towards the society (A3)

PLO4

To demonstrate values, attitudes and professionalism towards improving integrity and governance (A3)

PLO5

To demonstrate communication skills, leadership and teamwork (A3)

PLO6

To derive solution on construction related issues through scientific reasoning (C5)

PLO7

To demonstrate information management and lifelong learning (A3)

PLO8

To demonstrate good managerial and entrepreneurial skills (A3)


Accreditation

The programme is fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), UK.

Career Opportunities
Students who earn a Bachelor's degree in construction management have excellent job prospects. The programme prepares students for a variety of occupations in the design and management of construction projects. Our graduates usually progress to management positions in construction companies, where they are in charge of all aspects of project management. The transferable skills acquired during the degree programme allow graduates to perform in a wide range of activities outside of construction management to complement the sector. With the growing urban population, construction management graduates should have plenty of prospects over the next years. Project managers, site managers, construction managers, project co-ordinators, and development managers are all positions that graduates of the Construction Management degree are in high demand for.

Entry Requirements
Diploma in Building from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

or

Diploma in Building from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a minimum of one (1) year relevant working experience.

or

Diploma in Building Surveying/Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Architecture/Diploma in Interior Design from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

or

Diploma in Building Surveying/Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Diploma in Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Science in Architecture/Diploma in Interior Design from UiTM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and one (1) year relevant working experience.

or

Diploma in Building from other institutions recognized by Public Services Department, Malaysia with minimum CGPA of 3.00.

or

Diploma in Building from other institutions recognized by Public Services Department, Malaysia with minimum CGPA of 2.75 and one (1) year relevant working experience.

or

Diploma in any relevant area from other institutions recognized by Public Services Department, Malaysia with minimum CGPA of 3.00 and two (2) years relevant working experience.

and

Pass in SPM equivalent with five (5) credits in Mathematics/AdditionalMathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Additional Science/Science and pass in English.

with

MUET Band 1

or

Associate Member of The Chartered Institute of Building.

* Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR)