RMIT University 

Established in 1887, RMIT University (RMIT) has a global reputation for excellence in professional and vocational education, applied research, and engagement with the needs of industry and communities world-wide.

RMIT University (RMIT) ranks 5th in Australia and 18th in the world among universities less than 50 years old (QS Top 50 Under 50 2021).  RMIT has been awarded 5 QS Stars in all 8 categories in 2018-2021 for its excellence in teaching, employability, research, internationalisation, innovation, inclusiveness, facilities and specialist criteria.

RMIT ranks 3rd in Australia and 25th globally in the “Architecture/Built Environment” subject area, 6th in Australia in “Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing”, 8th in Australia in “Engineering – Electrical and Electronic”, and 9th in Australia in “Engineering – Civil and Structural” (QS Rankings by Subject 2020).

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise, and offers undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational courses that are global in focus and practical in application.  Globally, RMIT is renowned for its excellence in art and design, architecture, education, engineering, development, computer science and information systems, business and management, and communication and media studies.

RMIT prides itself on its long history and strong industry connections forged over 130 years. Collaboration with industry is integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly-skilled, globally-focused graduates. The recent QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 has ranked RMIT 77th in globally for its graduate employability. RMIT’s international reputation with employers, industry-based learning, state-of-the-art facilities, and student support are just some of the reasons why over 18,000 international students choose RMIT, one of the top universities in Australia. ­

Programme Overview

Programme Introduction

This Construction Management programme will equip you with the skills in planning, coordination and control of a built project. You'll explore the developments in urban cities, the construction of residential and commercial properties, and the renovation of elements of the built environment.

Programme Structure

This programmme is equivalent to the 3rd and 4th years of the RMIT Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) degree with an entry point to the programme appropriate for Higher Diploma and Associate Degree graduates from relevant fields.

Each academic year consists of 3 trimesters and the programme is delivered in full-time mode over 6 trimesters and part-time mode over 8 trimesters. There are a total of 192 credit points in the programme. The programme is delivered through a combination of face-to-face lectures and tutorials / workshops and online components taught by both RMIT and SHAPE staff.

The programme structure consists of the following 16 modules:

Modules	CEF Codes^
Introduction to Construction Processes
Managing for Sustainability
Building Science
Cost Planning and Tendering
Construction Contract Law
Management and Leadership in Construction
Construction, Planning & Design 2
Construction Contract Administration	31Z121571
Structures and Materials 2
Research Method for the Built Environment
Industrial Environment	31Z121598
Building Measurement and Estimating
Research Practice 1
Construction, Planning & Design 3	31Z12158A
Construction Specialisation
Research Practice 2

Assessment

Assignment, laboratory exercise, project work and final examination.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will have successfully completed one of the following qualifications from the institutions indicated below, and will have achieved an average grade of C+ (or equivalent GPA) or better:

The Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)

• Higher Diploma in Building Studies*
• Higher Diploma in Surveying*

* Higher Diploma programmes using HKCEE / HKALE / HKDSE results or equivalent as general admission requirements.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Engineering)
• Higher Diploma in Building Technology and Management (Surveying)

City University of Hong Kong

• Associate of Science in Construction Engineering and Management
• Associate of Science in Surveying (Building Surveying)
• Associate of Science in Surveying (Quantity Surveying)

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Proficiency Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0; or TOEFL score of 79 (iBT); or RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Plus or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of at least the equivalent of a 2-year tertiary programme of at least Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 within the past 5 years where English is the language of teaching and assessment.

(VTC graduates who have completed a Higher Diploma within the past 5 years conducted and assessed in the English medium are benchmarked to have met the requirements.)

Professional Recognition

RMIT University’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) programme in Hong Kong is accredited by:
	The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) (Quantity Surveying Division) as a cognate degree programme for admission to Assessment of Professional Competence (APC);
	The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS);
	The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB);
	The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)