Construction Management
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Major:: |
Construction Management |
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Major Code: |
9580302 |
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Qualification Level: |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
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Degree Awarded: |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |
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Duration of Study: |
3 years |
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Total Credits: |
98 credits |
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Admission Requirements: |
Candidates holding a master’s degree in the same major, a relevant major, or a closely related major. |
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Language of Instruction: |
Vietnamese. |
| Year of Admission Commencement | 2022 |
| Year of First Graduation: | 2025 |
| Most Recent Program Revision Year: | 2025 |
I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Knowledge:
Doctoral candidates are equipped with an advanced, in-depth, and comprehensive body of knowledge in the scientific field of Construction Management. A highly competent construction management professional will possess adequate knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes during construction practice, such as the ability to identify and apply management models, emerging technologies in construction, the capacity to conduct scientific research, to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams, and the competence to identify and solve technical and managerial problems arising in construction activities.
Graduates achieve Level 8 (Doctoral level) of the Vietnamese Qualifications Framework, approved by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 1982/QĐ-TTg dated October 18, 2016.
Skills:
Graduates of the Construction Management doctoral program develop enhanced capabilities in scientific research methodology, independent research, scientific and technological creativity, and managerial competence in the field of Construction Management.
Career Opportunities for Graduates:
A Ph.D. in Construction Management from the University of Transport Technology can hold the following positions:
- Research organizations: Postdoctoral researcher; member of an advanced research group; research group leader; research team leader; leader of a research organization.
- Universities: Lecturer at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; leader of a strong research group.
- Industrial organizations: Key R&D member; innovation project leader; R&D team leader.
- Enterprises: Senior consultant for enterprises.
II. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND TEACHING PLAN
The total coursework volume is 98 credits. The expected duration of study is 3 years.
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Knowledge Components
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Ph.D. Candidates with a Master’s Degree |
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Same Major / Relevant Major |
Related major |
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1 |
Part 1: Supplementary Courses |
0 |
8 credits |
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2 |
Part 2: Doctoral-Level Courses, Literature Review Essay, and Doctoral Seminars |
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2.1 |
Elective courses (4 courses) |
8 credits |
8 credits |
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2.2 |
Literature Review Essay |
1 × 2 credits |
1 × 2 credits |
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2.3 |
Doctoral Seminars (3 seminars) |
3 × 2 credits |
3 × 2 credits |
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3 |
Part 3: Scientific Research and Doctoral Dissertation |
74 credits |
74 credits |
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Total (minimum) |
90 credits |
98 credits |
