The Construction Management Department is under the School of Civil Engineering and Management (CEM) at the International University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. The predecessor of the department was the Civil Engineering Department, which was established in January 2011. Through continuous development, in March 2021, the School of Civil Engineering and Management was officially authorized to offer the Construction Management program to meet the needs of society. According to the university’s development strategy, the Construction Management program includes 150 credits, with a training duration of 4.5 years. It is designed according to the ASIIN (Germany) standards and is based on advanced programs from renowned universities abroad.
After graduating, Construction Management engineers can work in project management units or departments, quantity surveying, cost control, procurement organizations, contract management, financial planning, project appraisal, and real estate businesses. Construction Management engineers are offered various opportunities in companies such as:
- Government agencies: Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport, banks, treasury, and other state agencies related to urban and construction management.
- Real estate development investors.
- Construction companies (Contractors) involved in project implementation.
- Professional consulting firms (Project Management, Design, Procurement, Contracts).
- Project Management Boards at District/Province/City levels.
- Construction material supply companies.
- Engagement in teaching and research at universities and research institutes in related fields.
Furthermore, after graduation, students also have the opportunity to pursue higher education such as Master’s and Ph.D. degrees at universities both domestically and internationally.
