CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MAJOR

  • Major code: 7580302
  • Combination of subjects for admission consideration: A00; A01; D01; D07
  • Total credits: 150
  • Length of study: 4.5 years
  • Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management
  • Current Curriculum (2023 onward)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES (POs):

Knowledge

  • PO1: an understanding of engineering-technology fundamental regarding engineering mechanics, mechanics of materials, soil mechanics and foundation, structure analysis, surveying techniques. They are familiar with analyzing and synthesizing the data for the design, implementation for construction projects.
  • PO2: a broad understanding of knowledge regarding construction organisation management and digital transformation in construction. Learners are equipped with appropriate practical knowledge; and they are able to take in charge of organising and administrating construction activities.
  • PO3: an understanding of planning, organizing, controlling and monitoring construction projects. They are able to assess the economic, financial and social effects of construction projects. Learners are familiar with identifying problems that arise and make rational decisions throughout construction project lifecycle.

Skills

  • PO5: assess the impact of construction projects on the environment, economy and society.
  • PO6: Learners are equipped with adequate skills in the project planning, implementation and management. They are able to make rational decisions in a timely manner regarding project progress constrol, quality assurance and finance management during the project implementation stage.
  • PO7: use English language effectively to communicate and solve professional problems
  • PO8: effectively cooperate with others in different situations and in a constructive manner (support, cooperation and teamwork)

Attitude

  • PO4: an understanding of political issues, professional ethics, and government policies. They are able to demonstrate awareness of good health and working skills required in the construction environment
  • PO9: the ability to responsible apply and independently consolidate their knowledge. They have the ability of self-study to improve their qualifications as well as to participate in the scientific research and apply new technologies into practice.

Program Learning Outcome (PLOs)

  • PLO1: An ability to acquire and apply the foundation knowledge in terms of natural and social science to understand principles of construction management.
  • PLO2: An ability to understand basic principles of economy management, business management models, digital transformation in construction (BIM, AI), and utilize statistical tools and techniques for economic analysis.
  • PLO3: An ability to understand and utilize mathematical tools, problem-solving methods including technical and economic tasks and problems, and professional knowledge in construction management for managing and controlling variety aspects of construction projects.
  • PLO4: An ability to identify project objectives, scope and legal documents required as well as to be able to evaluate social-economic benefits of construction project investments; conduct literature research, collect and interpret data based on the methods of academic research.
  • PLO5: An ability to grasp, analyse and evaluate methods and processes in construction management to solve complex problems across time, cost and quality management as well as apply artificial intelligence and building information modelling to improve the project management performance.
  • PLO6: An ability to use tools and techniques required for identifying, analysising, and evaluating the problems as well as thinking independently, logically, and critically in seeking appropriate solutions; to work on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • PLO7: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and actively work individually and as part of an international group as well as become accustomed to the responsibilities of leadership
  • PLO8: An ability to comprehensively use English language in construction management, express themselves in a logical and convincing way both orally and in writing and communicate with their specialist colleague.
  • PLO9: An ability to recognize ethics and professional responsibility in civil engineering and construction management; and have suitable communication and interaction with people.
  • PLO10: An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

CURRICULUM

  • Total Credits: 150 credits (Bachelor’s Degree Program)
  • Training Duration: 4 years

STANDARD CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS (IELTS ≥ 5.5/ TOEFL IBT ≥ 61)

Freshman Year
Semester 1 Semester 2
EN007IU 

EN008IU

Writing    AE1 

Listening AE1  

2

EN011IU 

EN012IU

Writing    AE2   

Speaking AE2 

2

MA001IU Calculus 1 4 CM201IU Introduction to Construction Management 3
PH013IU Physics 1 2 PE015IU Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism   3
CE105IU Engineering Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials 3 PE016IU Political economics of Marxism and Leninism                 2
CE103IU Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) 3 CE209IU Structural Analysis 1 2
CE104IU Practice CADD 1 CE210IU Construction Materials 3
PT001IU Physical Training 1 3 PT002IU Physical Training 2 3
Total Credits 20 Total Credits 20
Summer Semester 1
1.     PE017IU    Scientific Socialism 

2.     MA003IU  Calculus 2                                                 

4

 

Sophomore Year
Semester 3 Semester 4
CE305IU Steel Structures 3 CE106IU Soil mechanics and foundation 3
CE304IU Reinforced concrete 1 3 PE008IU Critical Thinking 3
CM301IU Operation Management in Construction 3 BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3
BA167IU Introduction to Vietnamese Legal Systems 3 CM302IU Construction Procurement and Tendering 3
CM203IU Construction Management Project 1 CM202IU Construction Measurement and Cost Estimating 3
PE018IU History of Vietnamese Communist Party 2 PE020IU Engineering Ethics and Professional Skills 3
PE019IU Ho Chi Minh’s Thoughts 2
Total Credits 17 Total Credits 18
Summer Semester 2
1.     MP001IU Military Training 

 

 
Junior Year
Semester 5 Semester 6
BA168IU Quantitative method for Business 3 CM307IU Construction Planning and Scheduling Project 1
CM303IU Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 BA156IU Human Resource Management 3
CM304IU Construction measurement and Cost Estimating Project 1 CM308IU Project Feasibility Study and Appraisal 3
CM305IU Construction Cost Management 3 CM310IU Building Information Management 3
CM309IU Construction Economics 3 CM311IU Construction project management (PMBOK extension) 3
BA171IU Risk Management 3 BA080IU Statistics for Business 3
…….. IU IU Elective 1 (list C) 3 CE307IU Surveying 2
Total Credits 19 Total Credits 18
Summer Semester 3      
CM306IU Internship (3 crds) 

 

Senior Year
Semester 7 Semester 8
BA161IU Business Research Methods 3 ……. IU IU Elective 2 (list C) 3
CM……_ CM Elective 1 (list A) 3 BA098IU Leadership 3
CM……_ CM Elective 2 (list A) 3 CM420IU Graduation Thesis 10
CM……_ CM Elective 3 (list A) 3  
CM……_ CM Elective 4 (list B) 1
Construction Project Management Minor
CM402IU Construction Jobsite Management 3
CM404IU Contract Management – FIDIC contracts 3
Construction Management Minor
CM403IU Value Engineering 3
CE311IU Construction Engineering 3
Total Credit 19 Total Credits 16

 

Total credits: 150 

 

 

 

CM Elective courses (list A)

 

CM405IU Project communication Management 3
CM406IU Construction Quality Management 3
CM407IU Project Integration Management 3
CM408IU Construction Financial Management 3
CM403IU Value Engineering 3
CE311IU Construction Engineering 3
CM404IU Contract Management – FIDIC contracts 3
BA006IU Business Communications 3
BA016IU Fundamental of Financial Management 3
BA018IU Quality Management 3
BA115IU Introduction to Business Administration 3

 

CM Elective courses (list B)     

 

CE403IU Construction Project 1
CM401IU Feasibility Study and Appraisal Project 1

 

IU Elective courses (list C)

 

BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3
BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3
BA005IU Financial Accounting 3

 

Previous curriculum (2021)