www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/bsccm

This is an exempted programme under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance (ref. number: 450700). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this programme may lead.

BSc (Hons)

Part-time Year 2018 19th Intake Programme Code: 183-29160

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Suitable for Sub-degree Holders

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2-Year Part-timeRICS, CIOB, HKICM &QSiaccredited programme

The Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton is offering this two-year part-time programme leading to BSc (Hons) Construction Management in Hong Kong in collaboration with the School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong.

The programme has been offered in HK since 2000. All modules will be taught by University of Wolverhampton teaching staff from the UK, and supported by a local academic team. It provides cross-cultural learning environment that is unique in this programme.

University of WolverhamptonThe University of Wolverhampton has over 22,000 students and 2,500 staff. Putting students first is its priority, and as the University of Opportunity it delivers opportunity and academic excellence to communities both in the UK and internationally.

Faculty of Science and EngineeringThe Faculty of Science and Engineering is a Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Accredited Centre, and students benefit from exposure to current industrial practice in the built environment. It works with construction companies, property professionals and civil engineering organizations to ensure graduates have the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to succeed in their chosen profession.

Recent highlights

• A commendation for ‘the enhancement of student learning opportunities’ in its most recent assessment from the Quality Assurance Agency.

• Best-ever results in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, with 14 Research Centres with elements rated as ‘world-leading’.

• Best-ever rate for the employability of its students – 96% for the Class of 2015, according to the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education report.

• Achieving its highest ever overall student satisfaction rate, the University also boasts twelve courses achieving 100% student satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey.

Find out more at: wlv.ac.uk

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tMessages from Course Leaders"The BSc (Hons) Construction Management course continues to be an established and well-recognised programme within the education sector of the Hong Kong Construction Industry. It benefits from being delivered by University of Wolverhampton staff in English with contextualised support from local tutors. This programme has already helped over 700 graduates further their careers by developing their knowledge of construction management, and make significant progress towards obtaining Professional status from internationally recognised institutes such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Quantity Surveyors International (QSI) and the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Management (HKICM). In addition it provides an opportunity to continue studies at a postgraduate level."Dr David Searle, Course Leader (UK)

“With the support of Hong Kong Government, there are ten major infrastructure developments and the large-scale public housing development in coming ten years. There is a high demand for professionals specialising in construction project management. The aim of this specialist programme is to prepare graduates for their initial and continued employment in the discipline of Construction Management within the Built Environment. As a professional training of construction managers it emphasised for the purpose of the planning and control techniques required to achieve a balance on time, cost and quality, but also the concept of sustainability, environmental protection, safety, updated legal matters, new construction technology, and quality. The course successfully gets the RICS, CIOB, Quantity Surveyors International (QSI) and HKICM accreditations. I am sure this can enhance the professional developments of our students.”Thomas KL Tong, PhD., Course Leader (HK)

Programme AimsThe aim of this specialist course is to prepare graduates for their initial and continued employment in the discipline of Construction Management within the Built Environment.Graduates will be able to understand and execute the role, responsibilities and professional ethics of the construction manager with knowledge and enterprise. This is achieved in their own right and within the context of the maintenance of professional practice as global citizens. Graduate development will encompass the aims and objectives of the professional accrediting body Code of Conduct, the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The course enables student to top up their existing construction related qualifications and to plan, develop and apply the many and varied skills of the construction manager including the development of digital literacy.

Programme StructureThe programme comprises of 8 modules (160 credits) and a dissertation (20 credits). The tentative study schedule is as follows:

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Modules CreditsSemester

Brownfield Regeneration and Construction Technology (Commercial Buildings)

Global Construction Management

Development Economics and Finance

Construction Planning and Programming

Built Environment Dissertation

Academic, Leadership and Employment Skills

Contract Administration and Dispute Resolution

Resource Management

Sustainability

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Tentative Study Schedule

Programme DeliveryThe programme is delivered in part-time mode for 5 semesters in 2 years. Each module normally spread over 15-week in the pattern as follows:

Week 1 – 3Intensive Lectures

Sat (4 hours), Sun (6 hours) and 3 weekdays evenings (3 hours each)

Week 4 – 11Tutorials

8 weekly tutorials (3 hours each)

Week 12 – 14Revisions

Intensive sessions in 1 week(9 hours)

Week 15 Assessment

Teaching and LearningTeachingLectures will be delivered by experienced academic staff from University of Wolverhampton. Local tutors will provide guidance through tutorial sessions in week 4-11. The 9-hour intensive sessions will be held by staff from University of Wolverhampton to provide additional support to students.VenueClasses will mainly take place in SCOPE Tsim Sha Tsui East Learning Centre and some may be scheduled in SCOPE Learning Centre at Kowloon Tong.

Student SupportStudents will have access to the CityU Library, CityU Computing Services Centres and the learning resources of University of Wolverhampton, such as journals, e-books and the online learning platform.

Assessment All taught modules are assessed by coursework and/or written examination.

I am delighted to be the first Hong Kong student to become a member of the QS International. As this course is accredited by the CIOB, HKICM and RICS, I also become member of the CIOB, HKICM and RICS as a result. I strongly encourage all the graduates to make use of this academic qualification to become members of these professional institutions. Let us continue, using our expertise, to contribute to our construction industry and serve our community. We should be proud of our profession to make Hong Kong a better place by building improved built environment for this generation and hopefully for the future.

2016 graduate, Deputy Managing Director, Cheung Kee Fung Cheung Construction Co., Ltd.

* the above module information is subject to review.

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School of Continuing and Professional EducationLocation : 2410, 2/F, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin

Academic Building (LI), City University of Hong Kong

Tel : 3442 5810Fax : 3104 0514 Email : team2@scope.eduWebsite : www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/bsccm

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Professional RecognitionThe programme has been accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor (RICS), Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Quantity Surveyors International (QSi). Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsApplicants may apply for Associate Membership (ASSoRICS) of RICS by fulfilling the requirements on experiences, portfolios assessment and an ethic module. Graduates who attained the AssocRICS with five or above years’ of post-degree relevant experiences and pass the final assessment interview are eligible to become Members of RICS by the Professional Experience Route. Alternatively, graduates admit to local/non-local higher and professional programmes accredited by RICS together with one year’s structured training are also eligible to become Members of RICS. Hong Kong Institute of Construction ManagersGraduates who reached the age of 25 and have had 4 years of work experience in construction field, they would be eligible to become Member of HKICM (MHKICM). Chartered Institute of BuildingGraduates with 3 years’ professional experiences and pass the Professional Review are eligible to become Member of CIOB (MCIOB).Quantity Surveyors InternationalGraduates from the programme can automatically qualify for their professional interview with QSi conducted at the City University SCOPE nearing the completion of their study.Hong Kong Institution of EngineersGraduates may also apply for Corporate Membership in Building Discipline of HKIE upon completion of a top-up course recognized by HKIE. Applicants who completed the top-up course with a minimum of 6 years’ relevant post-qualification experience and pass the professional interview are eligible to become Members of the HKIE Building Discipline. All applications to HKIE will be handled on an individual basis so graduates should check with HKIE directly for their eligibility before applying the top-up course.

Applicants are required to demonstrate an English proficiency at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants may require to take and pass an English preparatory programme offered by CityU-SCOPE at an additional fee of HK$4,500 in summer.Subject to admission decision, those who have not studied Construction Law will be required to take additional tutorial classes in Semester A.

FeesApplication fee : HK$160 (to be paid upon application)Tuition fee : HK$113,760 for the full programme, to be

paid in four equal instalments. 1st instalment due upon enrolment; 2nd instalment due in December 2018; 3rd instalment due in August 2019; 4th instalment due in December 2019In the case of re-assessment, additional fees will be charged. All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Financial Assistance Education LoanSuccessful applicants are eligible to apply for the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO) of the HKSAR government. The maximum financial assistance under the ENLS is equivalent to the total tuition fees payable for the programme. For more details and enquiries, please call 2150 6223 or visit SFO’s website: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/.

Application1. Application should be submitted online via

www.scope.edu/eapplication.2. Application form can also be obtained upon request from

the reception counter of CityU SCOPE.3. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, early

application is encouraged.4. Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic

merits and relevant work experience. All applicants will be informed of the application results. Please contact CityU SCOPE if you do not receive our decision by late August 2018.

CommencementSeptember 2018

Online Enquiries of Application Status Enquiries on application status can be made by visiting our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/ce/enrol/que seven working days after submission of application form.

Further Study OpportunitiesEvery year, we have graduates admitted to higher and professional programmes offered by local & non-local institutions, such as MSc Construction Management, MSc in Intelligent Building Technology and Management.

Admission RequirementsApplicants should be:(i) Holders of Associate Degree (AD) / Higher Diploma

(HD) in Building-related disciplines or equivalent qualifications; OR

(ii) Sub-degree holders in other disciplines with scientific, technological or quantitatively-oriented subjects or equivalent qualifications and relevant industrial experience; OR

(iii) Mature candidates with post-secondary qualifications and substantial industrial experience in a leadership position may be considered on individual basis.

Applicants under category (ii) and (iii) may be required to take a conversion course offered by CityU-SCOPE prior to the programme commencement. An additional fee of HK$7,000 will be charged for the conversion course.Applicants may be invited to attend an interview as part of the selection process.