Awarded and developed by: RMIT University, Australia

Construction management is not just about building sites: it’s about the bigger picture. Develop the skills to manage people and resources to ensure the safe delivery of buildings.

In the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), you will develop the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to work effectively as a construction management professional. 

Throughout your learning, you will critically evaluate and apply construction management concepts and methodologies, extending your knowledge in key areas such as building design, building services, construction methods and processes, procurement and supply chains, sustainability, economics and resource management. 

You will develop the knowledge and technical skills to deliver construction projects safely and build confidence in managing the process from start to finish.
 

The knowledge you gained in this course enables you to build a career future in the building, construction and property industry.

RMIT’s College of Design and Social Context-School of Property, Construction and Project Management (PCPM) is a premier provider of Construction Management, Project Management and Property programs in the Asia Pacific region.  They are renowned for their reputable programs, strong links with industry, involvement in professional bodies and collaborative approach to research. 

This programme is accredited under the following professional bodies:

• Australian Institute of Building (AIB),
• Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), 
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), 
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), and
• Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV).

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Structure

• The mode of delivery is classroom learning. It integrates both theoretical and practical educational approaches including lectures, tutorials, case study discussions, projects, syndicate work, as well as face-to-face consultative sessions with supervisors for the final-year project.
• This programme is taught by faculty from RMIT University, as well as local academics and industry practitioners.
  View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 398 KB)
• For modules taught by RMIT teaching faculty, classes are conducted on an intensive mode: lectures are scheduled over 1 to 2 weeks, 4 to 5 times a week.
• Modules delivered by local academics are run on a regular mode, with classes scheduled over 7 to 8 weeks, 1 to 2 times a week.

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Assessment & Attendance

• Assessment components vary from module to module. Students are normally assessed by continuous assessments in the form of mid-term class tests, individual and group assignments or projects, case studies, discussion and class presentations.  

• Some modules have a final examination at end of semester. The examinations are held from end April to early May for the semester commencing in January, and in end October to early November for the semester commencing in July. The examinations are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays, in the morning and afternoon. 

• Students are allowed to repeat a module once only. For modules with pre-requisites, students are required to pass the pre-requisites before undertaking the modules. 

• Attendance requirement for full-time (international) students at 90%, and local students at 75%

Requirements to Graduate

• Students will be considered for the award of Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) when they have satisfactorily completed all academic requirements of the programme as detailed in the programme structure. 

• In addition, there are merit awards which recognise the special achievement of students who lead the overall performance of their intake cohort. 

• A degree conferral ceremony is held in August or September each year in Singapore. 

Modules

To be awarded the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) degree, student must complete, or exempted from completing a total of 16 modules:

• BUIL1233 Introduction to Construction Processes
• BUIL1238 Building Measurement and Estimating
• BUIL1240 Building Science
• BUIL1314 Management and Leadership in Construction
• BUIL1235 Managing for Sustainability
• BUIL1259 Construction Technology 2
• BUIL1253 Construction Contract Law

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Accepted Entry Qualifications

Applicants with Diploma in Building or related disciplines from a recognised institution and a good command of English, including the ability to communicate ideas in writing and verbal discussion are eligible to apply.

All other relevant qualifications and work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Click HERE for the approved qualifications by RMIT.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who have achieved one of the following qualifications/studies, where English is the language of teaching and assessment no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date (unless otherwise advised), will meet the English language entry criteria to the program(s):

• GCE ‘A’ levels at a Singaporean high school with
  • Minimum C or better in General Paper at AS / H1 Level; or 
  • Minimum C grade in H2 subject (excluding language subjects and Mathematics and Music) for A level English – Singapore H2 (previously known as “A level” subject); or

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Programme Fees 

For Full-time Programme
 

For Part-time Programme
 

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Mandatory Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.