Construction Engineering Management BSc (Hons) DIS

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Construction Engineering Management degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Final year

Areas studied include introduction to structural design, building materials, principles of design and construction, site surveying, and measurement.

Semester 1

Development of Communication and Learning Skills Core

Development of Communication and Learning Skills

In this module you will develop and perfect the key skills of oral, written and electronic communication, develop a critical appreciation of sources and relevance of information, and to develop professional skills.

Introduction to Structural Design Core

Introduction to Structural Design

Building Materials Core

Building Materials

Building Environmental Science Core

Building Environmental Science

Introduction to Economics Core

Introduction to Economics

The aim of this module is for you to understand introductory economic theory including, demand, costs, production, pricing, and market structures.

Semester 2

Principles of Law Core

Principles of Law

Site Surveying Core

Site Surveying

Building Production Core

Building Production

Construction Live Core

Construction Live

Methods of Measurement Core

Methods of Measurement

Semester 1 & 2

Principles of Design and Construction Core

Principles of Design and Construction

Areas studied include management principles and practices, health and safety, contractors’ estimating and planning, plant and equipment, and property development appraisal.

In this year, you will have the opportunity to study abroad for the first semester - if you choose this route (instead of the standard route) you can apply to undertake an approved course of study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Semester 1

Health & Safety Core

Health & Safety

Management Principles and Practice Core

Management Principles and Practice

In this module you are introduced to a range of management theories and practical techniques for managing people and projects.

Plant and Equipment Core

Plant and Equipment

Procurement and Contract Administration Core

Procurement and Contract Administration

Civil Engineering Technology Optional

Civil Engineering Technology

Geotechnical Engineering Optional

Geotechnical Engineering

Semester 2

Building Services Technology Core

Building Services Technology

Construction Organisation & Management Core

Construction Organisation & Management

Contractors’ Estimating & Planning Core

Contractors’ Estimating & Planning

Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment Core

Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment

Property Development Appraisal Core

Property Development Appraisal

Semester 1 & 2

Sustainable Building Design Core

Sustainable Building Design

Areas studied include advanced construction, preconstruction estimating and planning, building design project, 3D CAD modelling, and a research dissertation.

Advanced Mechanical Services Core

Advanced Mechanical Services

Management of Human Resources Core

Management of Human Resources

Pre-construction Planning and Estimating Core

Pre-construction Planning and Estimating

Research Dissertation Core

Research Dissertation

Value Management & Engineering Core

Value Management & Engineering

3D CAD Modelling Optional

3D CAD Modelling

Civil Engineering Measurement Optional

Civil Engineering Measurement

Construction Contracts Optional

Construction Contracts

Programme specification

Module specification