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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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MKAP

MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Master of Engineering in Construction Management program established in response to the construction industry needs for managers that are capable of meeting demands and complexities of contemporary construction management. The program provides mastery if competencies and integration of knowledge required for the construction industry. Furthermore, students will be provided with broad-based and forward looking views of the industry. The program also enhaces the appreciation of ethics and integrity in management, leadership and good governance.

Programme Specification

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 

PROGRAM SPECIFICATION

  • Programme Name
Master of Engineering in Construction Management
  • Final Award
Master of Engineering in Construction Management
  • Awarding Instituition 
UTM
  • Teaching Instituition 
UTM
  • Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation 
Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
  • Language(s) of Instruction 
English 
  • Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc)
Conventional 
  • Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self Govern, etc)
Self-governing
  • Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time)
Full Time
  • Study Duration 

Minimum: 2 semesters and 1 short semester (1 years)

Maximum: 8 Semesters (4 years)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 

PROGRAM EDUCATIOAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

 

PEO 1 Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Construction Management.
PEO 2 Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conduct within organisations and society.
PEO 3 Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

 

PLO1 Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of construction management (Knowledge and Understanding) – Technical
PLO2 Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches (Cognitive Skills) – Technical
PLO3 Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Construction Management (Practical Skills) – Technical
PLO4 Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally (Interpersonal Skills) – Generic
PLO5 Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills, and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts, and communities (Communication Skills) – Generic
PLO6 Use digital technologies and appropriate software competently to enhance study and practice (Digital Skills) – Technical
PLO7 Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems (Numeracy Skills) – Technical
PLO8 Demonstrate leadership, autonomy, and responsibility in managing resources (Leadership, Autonomy, and Responsibility) – Generic
PLO9 Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development (Personal Skills) – Generic
PLO10 Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills with relevant knowledge and expertise (Entrepreneurial Skills) – Generic
PLO11 Demonstrate respectable ethical conduct and professionalism skills in an organisation and society (Ethics and Professionalism Skills) – Generic
Curriculum Structure

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

 

No

Code

Courses

Credits

University General Course – Choose 1

1

UECS 6023

Introduction to Technopreneurship

3

2

UECS 6013

IT Project Management

3

3

UBSS 6023

Business Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability

3

4

UBSS 6013

Organization Behavior & Development

3

5

UHIS 6013

Philosophy of Science and Civilization

3

6

UHMS 6013

Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues

3

7

UHPS 6013

Dynamics of Leadership

3

Sub-total

3

Core Courses – Compulsory 

1

MEAM 1013

Construction Project Management

3

2

MEAM 1023

Construction Site Management and Safety Control

3

3

MEAM 1043

Construction Law and Contract

3

4

MEAM 1053

Project Planning and Scheduling

3

5

MEAM 1133

Sustainability & Environmental Management in

Construction

3

6

MEAM 1514

Masters Project 1

4

7

MEAM 1526

Masters Project 2

6

8

MEAU 0013

Research Methodology

3

Sub-total

28

Elective Courses – Choose 3 courses

1

MEAM 1033

Construction Technology

3

2

MEAM 1073

Project Estimating and Economics

3

3

MEAM 1103

Financial Management for Engineering Projects

3

4

MEAM 1083

Digital Technologies for Engineers

3

5

MEAM 1093

Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Engineers

3

6

MEAM 1063

Prevention Through Design

3

7

MEAM 1123

Principles of Engineering Management

3

8

MEAB 2343

Project Risk Management

3

9

MEAB 2393

Project Procurement Management

3

10

MEAB 2243

Design Management and Sustainability 

3

Sub-total

9

Grand Total

40

 

Entry Requirements

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

ENTRY REQUIREMENT 

The admission requirements for the Master of Engineering in Construction Management programme are as follows:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by the University Senate; and
  2. A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; or
  3. A Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification with a CGPA of at least 2.00/4.00 but below 2.50/4.00 must have five (5) years of relevant working experience in the related field.
Study Plan

STUDY PLAN MKAP [PERDANA]

[MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT]

INTAKE MARCH (1 YEAR)

Component

Semester II (Regular)

Semester III (Short)

Semester I (Regular)

Code

Course Name

Credit

Code

Course Name

Credit

Code

Course Name

Credit

General Course

UXXX 6XXX

Choose 1 course

3

Core Course

MEAU0013

Research Methodology

3

MEAM1514

Master Project 1

4

MEAM1526

Master Project 2

6

MEAM1013

Construction Project Management

3

MEAM1043

Construction Law & Contract

3

MEAM1023

Construction Site Management & Safety Control 

3

MEAM1053

Project Planning & Scheduling

3

MEAM1133

Sustainablity & Environmental Management in Construction 

3

Elective Course

MEAM1XXX

Elective 1

3

MEAM1XXX

Elective 3

3

MEAM1XXX

Elective 2

3

Total Credit/Sem

18

4

18

Total Credit

40

 

** List of General Course can be referred here: UTM SPS

 

INTAKE OCTOBER (1 YEAR)

Component

Semester I (Regular)

Semester II (Regular)

Semester III (Short)

Code

Course Name

Credit

Code

Course Name

Credit

Code

Course Name

Credit

General Course

UXXX 6XXX

Choose 1 course

3

Core Course

MEAU0013

Research Methodology

3

MEAM1514

Master Project 1

4

MEAM1526

Master Project 2

6

MEAM1043

Construction Law & Contract

3

MEAM1013

Construction Project Management

3

MEAM1053

Project Planning & Scheduling

3

MEAM1023

Construction Site Management & Safety Control 

3

MEAM1133

Sustainablity & Environmental Management in Construction 

3

Elective Course

MEAM1XXX

Elective 1

3

MEAM1XXX

Elective 2

3

MEAM1XXX

Elective 3

3

Total Credit/Sem

18

16

3

Total Credit

40

 

** List of General Course can be referred here: UTM SPS

 

Career Opportunity

MKAP – MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

A Master of Engineering in Construction Management can open up various career opportunities across industries. Here are some potential career paths:

  1. Project Manager
  2. Construction Manager
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Construction Engineer
  5. Planning Engineer
  6. Site Supervisor 
  7. Site Engineer
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Programme Coordinator

Programme Coordinator

Ts. Dr. Suzila Binti Mohd

Phone: +6010-2204100
Email: suzila.mohd@utm.my