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Bachelor of Building and Project Management

School of Science and Technology


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ObjectivesThis programme is a partnership programmebetween SIM University and BCA Academy (BCAA).The programme equips students with a repertoireof specialist knowledge and skills for the produc-tive management of projects. Students will betrained in a broad spectrum of competenciesincluding interdisciplinary studies in buildingdesign and technology, construction management,international project management, cost manage-

ment, contract administration, safety managementand sustainability.

For WhomThe programme is suitable for practicing profes-sionals in the building and construction industry orin related areas and graduates with a polytechnicdiploma or GCE A levels.

Our Edge

Career Prospects

Graduates with a degree in Building and ProjectManagement have a wide range of career opportu-nities. They will have the flexibility and proficiencyto take up roles in areas such as ConstructionProject Management, Cost Management andContract Administration.

Message from Industry LeaderThe building and construction industry in Singapore isnow in a new era, one that demands sophistication andexcellence in performance. The relentless and inexo-rable passage of time must mean that tertiary coursesnot only provide the necessary knowledge and trainingto aspiring professionals but to embrace the ever

changing paradigms that come about from theconstantly changing world. The ability to excel in onesprofession would require a programme that fullls thisrequirement. The Bachelor of Building and ProjectManagement will help facilitate the change.

Mr Seah Choo MengDirector

Davis Langdon & Seah Singapore Pte LtdPresidentSociety of Project Managers

Singapore Institute of Building is delighted to knowthat two very reputable and established institute ofhigher learning have joined forces to offer the Bach-elor of Building and Project Management degreeprogramme. Continuing professional development isimportant for all building professionals to acquire thelatest knowledge and project management skills tohandle increasingly complex of building and construc-tion, as well as the challenges to achieve higherproductivity with cost effectiveness. The robustcurriculum developed for this bachelors degree willcertainly enhance the quality and competencies ofbuilding professionals whom are urgently needed to

support the continuous and sustainable growth of thelocal building and construction industry.

Mr Peter ChuaPresidentSingapore Institute of Building Limited

The BBPM programme is a partnershipprogramme with BCAA. Courses areco-developed and classes are co-organised byUniSIM and BCAA.The programme has strong support from the

industry.The curriculum has taken into account of (i) thestrengths of established programmes inconstruction management; (ii) feedback fromindustry; (iii) accreditation requirements; and(iv) flexibility of career options.The programme focuses on productivity inbuilding and project management.Our instructors are qualified academic staffsfrom UniSIM and BCAA and experienced practi-tioners from the industry. The programme has ablended learning mode of learning which com-prises of lectures, seminars, workshops, labora-tory sessions, on-site classes, e-dialogues, andgroup project work.

BACHELOR OF BUILDING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT


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Programme Structure

This programme is designed to meet the academicrequirements for professional recognition. Theprogramme is also intentionally positioned to beapplied and practically relevant.

This programme has an honours option. Studentswho achieve a CGPA of 3.5 and above uponcompletion of their basic degree will be invited topursue the honours programme, which will beoffered only if the requisite number of studentssign up for it. To graduate with a basic degree,students are required to complete a total of 130

credit units (cu) of courses, inclusive of 10 cu ofuniversity core courses and 10 cu of GeneralElectives, which are courses offered under theGeneral Studies Programme (course pre-requisiteapplies). A total of 170 cu is required to graduatewith honours, inclusive of a 10 cu CapstoneProject.

Building and Construction Authority (BCA)Academy

BCA Academy of the Built Environment is theeducation and research arm of Singapores Buildingand Construction Authority (BCA). BCA Academyprovides quality training and research programmesfor the advancement of the building industry andthe development of an excellent built environment.

For more information on BCAA, please visitwww.bcaa.gov.sg

Curriculum*Level 1 Compulsory CoursesInterdisciplinary Studies in ConstructionManagement of Projects

Construction LawConstruction IT & BIMBuilding ServicesConstruction TechnologyMaterials TechnologyContract Administration

Level 2 Compulsory CoursesConstruction EconomicsConstruction Project ManagementProductivity ManagementCost Management for Architectural WorksCost Management for C&S WorksRisk Management & Business ContinuityProcurement Management

Level 3 Compulsory Courses

Life-Cycle-Costing & Sustainable Design &Construction

Project Development & FinanceProject Scheduling & ControlCost Planning & EstimationCost Management for M&E WorksNegotiation & Conflict ResolutionSafety Management & Audit

Level 3 Honours CoursesIncident & Accident InvestigationEnvironmental Management & Sustainable

Development

Level 4 Honours CoursesProfessional Practices & Case Studies in

Construction Project ManagementInternational Construction Project ManagementAdvanced Construction TechnologyQuality Management Systems

Level 4 Honours Capstone ProjectBuilding & Project Management Capstone

Project (10 cu)

* All courses are in 5 cu unless stated otherwise.


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AdmissionsYou will be considered for admission if youmeet these minimum eligibility criteria: GCE A level with two passes (prior to

2006) or two H2 passes (from 2006), or localpolytechnic diploma;

Two years of work experience or currentlyemployed on a full-time basis; and 21 years old and above.

Candidates with an acceptable SAT score may beconsidered for admission on a case-by-case basis.All applications are considered individually onmerit, and the offer of admission depends on thenumber of places available. Admission is solelywithin the discretion of UniSIM.

A through-train progression path is speciallydesigned for students who have excelled intheir diploma studies and specialising in a build-ing and project management related diploma.Students who are eligible for this programme

can accelerate the completion of thisprogramme. If you are currently a polytechnicstudent, email [email protected] for moreinformation.

How to ApplyApplications are to be made online viawww.unisim.edu.sg. You must submit all the

required documents together with your admis-sion application. Incomplete applications willnot be considered.

Tuition Fees and Government SubsidyThe amount of course fee you pay in eachsemester depends on the number of coursesyou take in that semester. Course fees cover allstudy materials, classes, supervision, assign-ments and examinations. They do not include

costs for textbooks and other additional itemsspecified by UniSIM from time to time.

Students enrolled in this programme may beeligible for up to 55% government subsidy oncourse fee.

Please visit www.unisim.edu.sg for current

tuition fees and eligibility criteria for govern-ment subsidy.

Internet AccessAll UniSIM students must have access to a com-puter or laptop and the Internet in order to usethe electronic and website facilities, which allowaccess to course, academic or administrative

information.

Contact Details:SIM University461 Clementi RoadSingapore 599491Telephone: (65) 6248 9777Fax: (65) 6763 9077Email: [email protected]

Administrative Details

SIM UniversityCPE/UEN: 200504979Z

Registered: 4 June 2010 to 3 June 2016

Information is correct at time of print (August 2011)

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