POSTGRADUATE
FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
MKAM
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
Master of Engineering (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
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Master of Engineering (Construction Management) |
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Master of Engineering (Construction Management |
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UTM |
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UTM |
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Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) |
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English |
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Conventional |
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Self-governing |
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Full Time |
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Minimum: 3 Semesters (1.5 years) Maximum: 8 Semesters (4 years) |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
| PEO 1 | Mastery of competencies and integration of knowledge required in the engineering profession. |
| PEO 2 | An appreciation of the value of lifelong learning and possessing enthusiasm and strong commitment to continue acquisition of new knowledge and skills. |
| PEO 3 | Advanced leadership and team working skills that allow environmental engineers and professionals to become visionary and inspirational leaders. |
| PEO 4 | Highly developed oral and written communications skills that fit at all level, appropriate to the field of engineering. |
| POE 5 | An appreciation of the ethics and integrity in management, leadership and good governance. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
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PLO1 |
Advanced Knowledge Graduates are able to incorporate in-depth relevant knowledge in professional practices for the benefits of both national and international communities. Graduates are able to apply their knowledge and skills in the planning, analysis, design and supervision of works related to the civil engineering discipline. |
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PLO2 |
Research Skills Graduates are able to formulate hyphothesis, design and perform experiments/research scientifically to solve and explain observed phenomena. |
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PLO3 |
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Graduates are able to manage conducive working environment qualities problem solving and higher order thinking skills. Graduate are technically competent in solving problems logically, analytically and creatively based on sound facts and ideas. |
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PLO4 |
Ethics, Values and Professionalism Graduates are able to balance professional and ethical responsibilities including contemporary issues and environmental awareness. |
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PLO5 |
Communication Graduates are able to apply a wide range of relevant knowledge through effective oral and written communication. Graduate are able to communicate effectively across a range of contexts and audiences. |
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PLO6 |
Lifelong Learning Graduates are able to adopt the latest relevant knowledge and cutting-edge technologies through life-long learning process. |
Curriculum Structure
| Code | Courses | Credits |
| University Course (6 Credits) | ||
| UABA0013* | Principles of Engineering Management | 3 |
| UAPA0013 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MKAM Core Courses (18 Credits) – Compulsory 6 courses from the list offered in the MKAM | ||
| MKAM 1013 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| MKAM 1023 | Construction Site Management and Safety Control | 3 |
| MKAM 1043 | Construction Law and Contract | 3 |
| MKAM 1053 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| MKAM 1103 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MKAM 1133 | Sustainability and Environmental Management in Construction | 3 |
| MKAM Elective Courses (6 Credits) – Choose minimum 2 courses | ||
| MKAM 1033 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| MKAM 1073 | Project Estimating | 3 |
| MKAM 1083 | IT for Civil Engineers | 3 |
| MKAM 1123 | Construction Plants Management | 3 |
| MKAE 1153 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
| Free Elective Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| Choose any two (2) courses offered by other programmes, by other faculties, OR from the elective courses | ||
| Master Project (10 Credits) | ||
| MKAM 1514 | Masters Pre-Project | 4 |
| MKAM 1526 | Masters Project | 6 |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
* Students are advised to choose this course (UABA0013) as it belongs to FKA. Otherwise, please choose any other UE courses being offered by other schools on any semester as listed below.
# Students must take minimum 2 courses from MKAM Electives and another 2 courses from any master program being offered on any semester.
LIST OF UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE (UE) – example (Choose either 1 as a substitute for UABA0013)
UBSE 1123 – Organization Behaviour and Development
UHAP 6013 – Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
UHAZ 6123 – Malaysian Society and Culture
UICW 6023 – Philosophy of Science and Civilization (NORMAL MODE)
UPPF 6033 – Dynamics of Leadership
ULAM 6013 – Malay Language for Post Graduates
URSP 6013 – Environmental Ethics
UANP6013 – Informatics in Society
URSP6023 – ICT Ethics and Society
UCSM 1263 – IT Project Management
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or its equivalent recognized by the University Senate;
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 but not achieving – a CGPA of 2.50/4.00; must have at least five (5) years of work experience in a relevant field.
Study Plan
SEPTEMBER INTAKE
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COURSE |
SEMESTER I |
SEMESTER II |
SEMESTER I |
TOTAL CREDIT |
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University Elective |
UABA0013* |
3 |
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Faculty Core |
UAPA0013 |
3 |
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Programme Core |
MKAM1043 MKAM1053 MKAM1133 |
MKAM1013 MKAM1023 MKAM1103 |
18 |
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Elective |
Choose 1 course from the list of MKAM Elective Course offered# |
Choose 1 course from the list of MKAM elective courses and another 2 from other Master Program# |
12 |
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Project 1 |
MKAM1514 |
4 |
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Project 2 |
MKAM1516 |
6 |
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TOTAL CREDIT |
15 |
16 |
15 |
46 |
FEBRUARY INTAKE
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COURSE |
SEMESTER II |
SEMESTER I |
SEMESTER II |
TOTAL CREDIT |
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University Elective |
UABA0013* |
3 |
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Faculty Core |
UAPA0013 |
3 |
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Programme Core |
MKAM1013 MKAM1023 MKAM1103 |
MKAM1043 MKAM1053 MKAM1133 |
18 |
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Elective |
Choose 1 course from the list of MKAM Elective Course offered# |
Choose 1 course from the list of MKAM elective courses and another 2 from other Master Program# |
12 |
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Project 1 |
MKAM1514 |
4 |
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Project 2 |
MKAM1516 |
6 |
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TOTAL CREDIT |
15 |
16 |
15 |
46 |
* Students are advised to choose this course (UABA0013) as it belongs to FKA. Otherwise, please choose any other UE courses being offered by other schools on any semester as listed below.
# Students must take minimum 2 courses from MKAM Electives and another 2 courses from any master program being offered on any particular semester.
LIST OF UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE (UE) – example (Choose 1)
UBSE 1123 – Organization Behaviour and Development
UHAP 6013 – Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues
UHAZ 6123 – Malaysian Society and Culture
UICW 6023 – Philosophy of Science and Civilization (NORMAL MODE)
UPPF 6033 – Dynamics of Leadership
ULAM 6013 – Malay Language for Post Graduates
URSP 6013 – Environmental Ethics
UANP6013 – Informatics in Society
URSP6023 – ICT Ethics and Society
UCSM 1263 – IT Project Management
LIST OF MKAM ELECTIVE COURSES (Must take minimum 2 courses)
MKAM 1033 Construction Technology
MKAM 1073 Project Estimating
MKAM 1083 IT For Civil Engineers
MKAM 1123 Construction Plants Management
MKAE 1153 Concrete Technology
Career Opportunity
A Master of Engineering (Construction Management) can open up various career opportunities across industries. Here are some potential career paths:
- Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Project Engineer
- Construction Engineer
- Planning Engineer
- Site Supervisor
- Site Engineer
Tuiton Fees
Programme Coordinator
Ts. Dr. Suzila Binti Mohd
Phone: +60127587501
Email: tcsiang@utm.my