Overview
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a four (4) year full-time degree programme. It is a multi-faceted discipline derived from the four main areas of knowledge namely management, law, economics and technology. Its concept, principles and practice are applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize resources economically in the construction industry. Graduates of this degree programme will acquire knowledge in principles and practices that focus on the management activities and challenge that organizations face when they undertake construction projects.
Structure
The curriculum comprises of a two-year programme covering four semesters, leading to the award of the Master of Arts degree in Valuation and Property Management.
The curriculum consists of lectures, coursework, seminars and project work; written examination papers at the end of each semester of the first year; and written examination papers at the end of the first semester of second year plus a research project to be examined at the end of second semester of the second year.
Course Outline
The course comprises 16 compulsory course units and a research project as listed below.
First Year
Candidates shall be required to take six courses in the first semester, and five courses in the second semester.
Semester 1 Hrs
BLE 501 Research Methods 45
BLE 503 Property Development 45
BLE 505 Agricultural and Forestry Economics 45
BLE 507 Computer Application in
Valuation and Property Management 45
BLE 509 Urban Economics and Management 45
BLE 511 Land Management 45
Semester 2 Hrs
BLE 500 Valuation of Natural Resources 45
BLE 502 Financial Management in Real Estate 45
BLE 504 Property Management 45
BLE 506 Property Portfolio Investment 45
BLE 508 Environmental Impact Assessment 45
Second Year
Candidates shall be required to take five written courses in the first semester, and undertake a research project to be examined at the end of second semester.
Semester 1 Hrs
BLE 600 Professional Practice 45
BLE 601 Property Agency and Marketing 45
BLE 602 Valuation of Equipment,
Furniture and Fittings 45
BLE 603 Risk Management and Loss
Adjustment 45
BLE 604 Arbitration and Conflict
Managementin Real Property 45
Semester 2
BLE 605 Research Project 225
Admission Requirements
MA Construction Management
Careers
MA Construction Management
Fees and Funding
|
Semester I |
Semester II |
Yearly Total |
|
|
Tuition Fees @ 12,000 |
72,000.00 |
72,000.00 |
144,000.00 |
|
Medical |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
|
Computer |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
|
Caution Fees |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
|
Library |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
Registration |
1,000.00 |
- |
1,000.00 |
|
Exams @1000 |
12,000.00 |
- |
12,000.00 |
|
Field Excusion |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
ID Card |
500.00 |
- |
500.00 |
|
Activity |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
Total |
106,500.00 |
72,000.00 |
178,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
MA Construction Management-Year 2 (total of 11) |
|||
|
|
Semester I |
Semester II |
Yearly Total |
|
Tuition Fees @ 12,000 |
66,000.00 |
66,000.00 |
132,000.00 |
|
Medical |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
|
Computer |
5,000.00 |
- |
5,000.00 |
|
Library |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
Registration |
1,000.00 |
- |
1,000.00 |
|
Exams @1000 |
11,000.00 |
- |
11,000.00 |
|
Field Excusion |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
ID Card |
500.00 |
- |
500.00 |
|
Activity |
2,000.00 |
- |
2,000.00 |
|
Total |
94,500.00 |
66,000.00 |
160,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grand Total: MA Construction Management (total of 23 Units) |
|
|
339,000.00 |
Exam Regulations
Part 1 Examination Regulations
i) Examination for each course shall be held in the semester in which the course is taught.
ii) A candidate shall be required to pass in all the course units.
iii) Each course unit shall be examined by continuous assessment and by a 1 x 3 hour written examination.
iv) The pass mark shall be 50% in each paper.
v) Continuous assessment shall constitute 30% of the total marks while the written examination shall comprise 70%.
vi) Continuous assessment marks shall be attained from grades achieved within the semesters project and library research papers and other tests as may be given in each course.
vii) A candidate who fails in 2 or more course units may on recommendation of the Faculty Board and approval by Senate be allowed to retake the failed course units during the next ordinary university examinations. Such a candidate shall Not be allowed to proceed to the next year of study unless he/she passes all the papers.
The following candidates shall be discontinued:
- Those who fail in five or more papers.
- Those who fail in the same papers in the resit examination above.
Part II Examination Regulations
i) Each student in the second year will be examined by means of coursework and written examinations in the First semester.
ii) A candidate who fails in 2 or more course units may on recommendation of the Faculty Board and approval by Senate be allowed to retake the failed course units during the next ordinary university examinations.
iii) The Research Project will be examined at the end of the Second Year and will account for the equivalent of 5 course units.
iv) No candidate shall be allowed to undertake the research project before passing all the 16 course units for Part I and Part II examinations.
