Master of Construction Management Practice

Highlights about course

Program Level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

RM51,840

Intake

February, September

Ensure construction projects are managed on time and to budget with the Master of Construction Management Practice. This course will prepare you for professional roles in managing people, equipment, materials, and projects in building construction and civil infrastructure works. Our syllabus covers advanced management and engineering approaches, as well as the innovative tools, including software, needed to manage construction projects.

Course details

Course structure and duration

The duration of study is 1 year full-time. Students will undergo two long semesters of 12 weeks. Classes are normally held on weeknights and/or weekends.

To qualify for the award of Master of Construction Management Practice students must complete 7 units (100 credit points) comprising:

  • One (1) unit carries 25 credit points, and
  • Six (6) units carry 12.5 credit points.

Units of study

Core Units

  • CSM80006 Engineering Project Management
  • CSM80015 BIM and Digital Twins for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
  • CVE80001 Research Paper
  • CSM80003 Construction Law and Contract Management
  • CSM80013 Procurement, Tendering and Contracts
  • CSM80016 Estimating and Project Costing
  • MME80001 Resource Planning and Management

Fees & scholarships

Fee*

Malaysian students
RM43,320 (total)
International students
RM51,840 (total)

 

* The indicative course fees shown here applies to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student’s study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Scholarships

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).

English Requirements

English Language proficiency consistent with Swinburne policies for admission of local and international students to postgraduate courses as outlined below:

  • Obtain a minimum of IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, or TOEFL (paper-based) minimum score of 5500 (with Test of Written English score of 5), or TOEFL (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with no individual band below 18
  • Successfully complete a first degree with English as the medium of instruction

Application process

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

  • Learn more on the application process

Career opportunities

At the completion of the Master of Construction Management Practice course, graduates can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills, advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of construction and infrastructure management principles, procurement and cost analysis. Graduates can pursue careers as construction managers, project managers, and asset management experts in a range of industries including consulting engineering, construction, research organisations, private sector, local and other government authorities.

About University

Swinburne University of Technology Malaysia

Malaysia

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