Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Construction Management

Construction Management is a professional discipline that exists within the overall framework of the building industry, with its own area of specialisation. The considerations are primarily for the effective and efficient management of construction in order to meet costs and deadlines.

The programme takes into consideration basic issues such as time frame, labour and human resources, availability of materials and financial constraints. It is a profession that responds to the needs of the building industry and contributes to the success of construction projects, and eventually the economic growth and prosperity of a country.

While responding to changes in technology, construction plays a vital role in ensuring the quality of the built environment.

Students will begin with a thorough training in construction and its process, the basic principles of management, then move on to explore various construction-related areas. Modules of study are centred on building management knowledge and skill. Contract management, building economies, management software are also studied within this field.

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Next Intake:
September 2022

What can you be with
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Construction Management?

Semester 1

Construction Technology 1 • Building Structure 1 • Site Surveying • Building Services 1 • Information Technology & Communication • Technical & Construction Drawings • Construction Materials 1 • Ethnic Relations OR Malaysian Studies 3

Semester 2

Construction Technology 2 • Building Structure 2 • Building Services 2 • Building Quantities • Building Estimating • Construction Materials 2 • Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation OR Communication – Malay Language 2

Semester 4

Construction Management 2 • Sustainable & Green Construction • Contract Management • Professional Practice & Management • Facilities and Maintenance Management • Research Methodology • Construction Health & Safety • Malaysian Economy OR Government and Public Policy of Malaysia • Global Classroom

Semester 5

Construction Industry Attachment

Entry Requirements


A great building must begin with the immeasurable, must go
through measurable means when it is being designed, and in
the end must be unmeasured.

Louis Kahn, Designer & Modern Architect