Construction Management

Training Major:

Construction Management

Program Code:

8580302

Specialization:

Construction Management

Training Level:

Master’s Degree

Training Mode:

Full-time (Regular)

Degree Awarded:

Master of Science

Duration:

1.5 Years

Total Credits:

60 credits

Admission Eligibility:

Candidates who have graduated or satisfied the requirements for graduation from a university (or equivalent qualification) in a suitable major. A suitable major is defined as one that equips the learner with the necessary professional foundation to pursue advanced studies in Construction Management, or majors directly related to the professional expertise of the construction management field, such as: Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Economics, Urban Infrastructure Engineering, or other construction-related disciplines.

Language of Instruction

Vietnamese

Year of Admission Commencement 2018
Year of First Graduation:  2020
Most Recent Program Revision Year: 2025

I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION

The Master of Construction Management program at the University of Transport Technology is designed with an application orientation. The training duration ranges from 15 to 20 months (for the Full-time/Regular system) or 20 to 25 months (for the Work-Study system), with a total knowledge volume of 60 credits. Program Objectives: The program aims to train high-quality human resources possessing systems thinking and solid practical capabilities to solve complex management problems within the context of the construction industry's digital transformation.

Knowledge: The program equips learners with a modern knowledge system regarding investment and construction project management, encompassing: legal management, schedule management, cost management, quality management, contract management, and occupational safety. Notably, the curriculum updates Industry 4.0 technology trends, providing knowledge on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) in management, as well as international management frameworks (FIDIC, PMI).

Skills: Learners are trained in planning, organizing, and directing projects within a multidisciplinary environment; as well as skills in quantitative analysis and risk management. Students will become proficient in using specialized management tools and software such as Primavera, MS Project, Navisworks, and Revit to optimize management processes and enhance construction efficiency.

Job Positions after Graduation: Upon graduation, holders of the Master of Construction Management degree possess the competency to assume leadership and expert positions at: State Management Agencies: Ministry of Construction, Departments of Construction, and Construction Investment Project Management Boards (roles include project appraisal, cost control, and schedule management). Enterprises: Holding positions such as Project Executive Director, Site Manager, Head of Project Management Department, or Consultants specializing in bidding, legal affairs, and risk management. Education and Research Institutions: Serving as Lecturers or Researchers in the fields of project management and construction economics at universities, colleges, and research institutes.

II. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND TEACHING PLAN

The total knowledge volume for the entire course is 60 credits, with an expected teaching schedule of 1.5 years (3 semesters).

Knowledge Block

Compulsory

Elective

Total

1. Fundamental Knowledge

6

6

12

2. Disciplinary Knowledge

9

6

15

3. Specialized Knowledge

6

10

16

4. Research Internship and Graduation Project

17

0

17

4.1. Research Internship

8

0

8

4.2. Graduation Project

9

0

9

TOTAL

38

22

60