Master of Construction Management

The purpose of this Master of Construction Management (MCM) programme is to help graduates to examine and understand construction organisations, their management, and operations, as well as other requirements for a sustainable and profitable business. This program comprises of eight taught modules which offers graduates the opportunity to apply knowledge in project management, health and safety, risk mitigation and regulations, strategic management, marketing, financial and human resource management. The eight taught modules, all of which are compulsory are complimented by a Final Project (WB) (FPJ909) on a specific topic of relevance to construction management.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate significant knowledge of theoretical perspectives on construction management

  • Demonstrate significant knowledge of key issues and challenges in construction industry

  • Understand the strategic environment in which construction organisations operate and formulation of sound strategies for sustainability and profitability

  • Apply theories, concepts and research methods in investigating and analysing the complexities and challenges of construction project management, people management and leadership, financial management, risk management and health and safety

  • Apply knowledge and skills in self-management, communication and teamwork activity in responding to the complexities and challenges of construction industry.

Admission Requirements

General Entry

  • A related Bachelor‟s Degree OR
  • A related Graduate Diploma at Level 8

Alternative Entry

  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 5 qualification, and 7 years of relevant experience (of which 3.5 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 5 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master‟s Program. OR
  • 25 years old, completion of a related Level 6 qualification, and 6 years of relevant experience (of which 3 years of experience is obtained after completion of a Level 6 qualification), and completion of an MQA approved Pre-Master‟s Program

General Notice

The College may find it necessary in some circumstances to postpone or discontinue certain courses, particularly when they do not reach the prescribed minimum class size (atleast 10 per batch).

Modules

Name Of The Module Duration
Construction Project Management 120 hours
Law of Construction and Contract 120 hours
Research Methods for Business 120 hours
Occupational Health and Safety 120 hours
Project Funding and Managing Finance 120 hours
Construction Business and Enterprise 120 hours
Human Resource Management in Construction 120 hours
Strategic Management in Construction 120 hours
The Final Project (WB) 240 hours

Programme Overview

Method:

Face to Face / Blended / E-Learning

Duration:

12 Months

Credit:

120 credits (1 year (30 weeks) full-time)

MQA level :

9

MNQL level:

9

Language:

English

Course Code:

MCM

Course Fee:

Total fee: MVR 63000
Year 1: MVR 4200 / Month

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