Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Construction Management

The Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Construction Management program provides a comprehensive understanding of the entire construction and development process. From the initial client brief issued to the lead consultant to the design, planning, construction, completion, and maintenance of facilities, students gain in-depth knowledge of every stage.

Key areas of specialisation include construction technology, measurements and estimation, contract administration, construction project management, and computer applications in construction. Students are introduced to current technologies, industry best practices, and essential skills early in the program, applying them through assignments and final-year projects. Topics covered include Building Information Modelling (BIM), surveying, value engineering, project management, and contract administration. Industry exposure is a core component of the curriculum. Students participate in site visits and interact with industry professionals through guest lectures on various construction-related topics. 

UTAR maintains strong collaborations with the University of Kitakyushu and Shibaura Institute of Technology, fostering research partnerships and student exchange programs. These initiatives offer students valuable opportunities to visit partner institutions, exchange knowledge and ideas, and gain cross-cultural experiences that enrich their academic journey.

• STPM: Grade C in any 2 subjects + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• A-Level: Grade D in any 2 subjects + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• UEC: Grade B in any 5 subjects + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• SAM: ATAR 70 + Grade B in any 2 subjects + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• CPU: 70% Average in any 6 subjects + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• IB Diploma: Minimum 24 points (excluding bonus) + Passes in Mathematics, English, and one science/technical/vocational subject (SPM/equivalent).
• Foundation (UTAR): CGPA ≥ 2.00.
• Matriculation/Foundation (Other Institutions): CGPA ≥ 2.00.
• Diploma (Level 4, MQF): CGPA ≥ 2.50 (CGPA 2.00–2.50 requires 1 year of relevant work experience).
• Other Qualifications: Recognised by the Malaysian Government.

English Language Requirement:

• Malaysian Applicants (STPM / UEC / qualifications not fully conducted in English): Credit in SPM English / Grade C in O-Level English / Grade B in UEC English / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / TOEFL 7.5 (Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107.
• Malaysian Applicants (A-Level / SAM / CPU or qualifications fully conducted in English): Must have a pass in SPM English / equivalent.
• Malaysian Applicants (Not meeting above but with a pass in SPM English / equivalent): Required to complete and pass English Enhancement Programme (Levels 7 & 8) before enrolling in the degree programme.
• International Applicants: IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 40(iBT) / TOEFL 7.5 (Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107 / equivalent.
• International Applicants (Qualifications fully conducted in English or from English-speaking countries): Must have a pass in SPM English / equivalent.

      Year 1

• Building Structural Analysis
• Building Technology I
• Building Technology II
• CADD
• Construction Health and Safety
• Construction Law
• Construction Materials
• Construction Project Management I
• English for Professionals
• Environmental Science
• Introduction to Law and Malaysian Legal System
• Mechanical and Electrical Services I
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
• Surveying in Construction
• Technical Drawing

      Year 2

• Building Measurement I
• Building Measurement II
• Building Technology III
• Elective II
• Co-Curriculum
• Computer Application for Construction
• Construction Contract Administration I
• Construction Project Management II
• Management Principles
• Mechanical and Electrical Services II
• MPU1*
• MPU1**
• Research & Methodology
• Value Management Practice

      Year 3

• Building Economics
• Building Technology IV
• Elective I
• Construction Contract Administration II
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Project Management III
• Financial Practice in the Construction Industry
• Industrial Training
• National Language/Other Languages
• Project

Elective I - Choose 1 course

• Contemporary Issues in Construction
• Global Construction

Elective II - Choose 1 course

• Introduction To Internet Of Things And Its Applications
• Management Principles​
• Organisation And Human Resource​
• Personal Financial Planning And Management​
• Social Media Strategies For Business​

MPU I* - Choose 1 course

• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to Chinese Language I
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language