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Programme Structure and Curriculum

This programme will last for six months of part-time study and comprise two modules with 18 QF credits. The medium of instruction is English supplemented with Chinese and the assessments will be delivered in English

Basic Information
Module Code Module Title Contact Hours Keyword Syllabus
SPE 00171 Strategic Construction Planning and Professionalism
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30 (20 hours of lecture, 10 hours of tutorials) Planning and organising work including pre-tender and pre-contract works, Construction Planning: Site layout planning, Master Programme Planning, Managing health & Safety and welfare in Construction Works, Introduction Site Supervision Plan in Hong Kong, Construction Quality Management Systems, Implementing sustainable construction development, Modular Integrated Construction (MiC), BIM, DfMA, Commercial Project Management in Construction Projects, Construction Dispute Resolution, Contractual and legal issues, Professional Judgement and responsibility, Professional Ethics, Rules of conduct and regulations, Continuing Professional development and construction career path planning
SPE 00172 Strategic Construction Management
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30 (20 hours of lecture, 10 hours of tutorials) Communication, Decision making, Managing Information, Leadership and Strategic Management, Financial Management, Development people or teams in Construction Management and Construction Innovation.

Overview ImageCEF reimbursable modules

These courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother programme [Professional Certificate in Construction Management] of these courses is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 5).

Professional Recognition

Upon successful completion of this programme, students will fulfil the requirement of:

  • the professional assessment of route 1 entry (the normal route) of the membership and
  • 60 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for HKICM membership.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

  • Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
1. Apply the key concepts, theories, practice and principles of the key disciplines of construction management;
2. Apply the management skills necessary to pursue careers in construction management within the built environment and in the industrial environment; and
3. Explain the current role, responsibilities and professional ethics of construction managers in their own right and within the context of upholding professional practice in the built environment.