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: 4.5 years

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

Freshman Year
Semester 1 Semester 2
EN007IU Writing AE1 2 3.09 EN011IU Writing AE2 2 3.09
EN008IU Listening AE1 2 3.09 EN012IU Speaking AE2 2 3.09
MA001IU Calculus 1 4 6.18 CM205IU Introduction to Construction Management 2 3.09
PH013IU Physics 1 2 3.09 PE015IU Philosophy of Marxism and Leninism 3 4.64
CE105IU Engineering Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials 3 4.64 CE209IU Structural Analysis 1 2 3.09
CE103IU Computer-Aided Design and Drafting 3 4.64 CE210IU Construction Materials 3 4.64
CE104IU Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Practice 1 2.45 PT001IU Physical Training 1 3 4.64
Total Credits/ECTS 17 27.18 Total Credits/ECTS 17 26.28
Summer Semester 1
MA003IU – Calculus 2 4 6.18
PE016IU – Political Economics of Marxism and Leninism 2 3.09
Total Credits/ECTS 6 9.27
Sophomore Year
Semester 3 Semester 4
CE305IU Steel structures 3 4.64 CE106IU Soil mechanics and foundation 3 4.64
CE304IU Reinforced Concrete 1 3 4.64 CM309IU Construction Economics 3 4.64
CM301IU Operation Management in Construction 3 4.64 PE019IU Ho Chi Minh’s Thoughts 2 3.09
PT002IU Physical Training 2 3 4.64 PE021IU General Law 3 4.64
CM203IU Construction Management Project 1 2.45 CM202IU Construction Measurement and Cost Estimating 3 4.64
PE018IU History of Vietnamese Communist Party 2 3.09 PE022IU Engineering Ethics and Critical Thinking 3 4.64
PE017IU Scientific Socialism 2 3.09
Total Credits/ECTS 17 27.19 Total Credits/ECTS 17 26.29
Summer Semester 2
MP001IU Military Training
Junior Year
Semester 5 Semester 6
CM310IU Building Information Modelling 3 4.64 CM307IU Construction Planning and Scheduling Project 1 2.45
CM303IU Construction Planning and Scheduling 3 4.64 CE307IU Surveying 2 3.09
CM304IU Construction measurement and Cost Estimating Project 1 2.45 BA080IU Statistics for Business 3 4.64
CM305IU Construction Cost Management 3 4.64 CM308IU Project Feasibility Study and Appraisal 3 4.64
CM302IU Construction Procurement and Tendering 3 4.64 CM312IU Building Information Management Project 1 2.45
CE217IU Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering and Construction Management 3 4.64 BA156IU Human Resource Management 3 4.64
BA003IU Principles of Marketing 3 4.64
Total Credits/ECTS 16 25.65 Total Credits/ECTS 16 26.55
Summer Semester 3
CE314IU Summer Internship (3 crds/ 7.36 ECTS)
Senior Year
Semester 7 Semester 8
BA161IU Business Research Methods 3 4.64 BA171IU Risk Management 3 4.64
CM311IU Construction project management (PMBOK extension) 3 4.64 BA168IU Quantitative method for Business 3 4.64
CM……_ CM Elective 1 (list A) 3 4.64 …….. IU IU Elective 1 (list C) 3 4.64
CM……_ CM Elective 2 (list A) 3 4.64 ……. IU IU Elective 2 (list C) 3 4.64
CM……_ CM Elective 3 (list A) 3 4.64 Construction Project Management Minor
CM……_ CM Elective 4 (list B) 1 2.45 CM402IU Construction Jobsite Management 3 4.64
CM404IU Contract Management – FIDIC contracts 3 4.64
Construction Management Minor
CM403IU Value Engineering 3 4.64
CE311IU Construction Engineering 3 4.64
Total Credits/ECTS 16 25.65 Total Credits/ECTS 18 27.84
Semester 9
BA098IU Leadership 3 4.64
CM420IU GRADUATION THESIS 10 24.55
Total Credits/ECTS 13 29.19

 

Total Credits/ECTS: 150/ 249.17 (not including Physical Training 1 and 2)

 

 

CM Elective courses (list A)

ELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (16 credits/ 25.65 ECTS)
I Construction Management Elective – List A (Select three of following courses)
1 CM405IU Project communication Management 3 4.64
2 CM406IU Construction Quality Management 3 4.64
3 CM407IU Project Integration Management 3 4.64
4 CM408IU Construction Financial Management 3 4.64
5 CM403IU Value Engineering 3 4.64
6 CE311IU Construction Engineering 3 4.64
7 CM404IU Contract Management – FIDIC contracts 3 4.64
8 BA006IU Business Communications 3 4.64
9 BA016IU Fundamental of Financial Management 3 4.64
10 BA018IU Quality Management 3 4.64
11 BA115IU Introduction to Business Administration 3 4.64
12 CE412IU Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering and Construction Management 3 4.64
13 CE310IU Reinforced Concrete 2 3 4.64
14 CE407IU Tall Buildings 3 4.64
15 CE415IU Sustainable Construction 3 4.64
II Construction Management Elective – List B (Select one of following courses)
16 CE403IU Construction Project 1 2.45
17 CM401IU Feasibility Study and Appraisal Project 1 2.45
III IU Elective Courses – List C (Select two of the following courses)
18 BA130IU Organizational Behavior 3 4.64
19 BA120IU Business Computing Skills 3 4.64
20 BA005IU Financial Accounting 3 4.64

 

 

Previous curriculum (2021)