Master of Construction Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master in Construction Management programme at Lincoln University College is designed to give you academic and technical skills in areas that support construction experts to bring projects to successful completion, from planning and design to construction close-out.
The programme includes construction project management and planning, quality management, construction safety health and environment, building services, construction and building technology, procurement and contract management, strategic management, construction economics and finance, critical chain project management, research methodology, and a research project.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Construction Project Management and Planning (MCM1113)
- Construction Quality Management (MCM1123)
- Construction Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) (MCM1133)
- Construction and Building Technology (MCM1213)
- Procurement and Contract Management (MCM1223)
- Human Resources Management in Construction (MCM1233)
- Strategic Management in Construction (MCM1153)
- Construction Economics and Finance (MCM1313)
- Critical Chain Project Management (MCM1323)
- Research Methodology (MCM1333)
- Elective (choose one): Quantitative Methods in Construction Management (MCM1343) or Materials in Civil Engineering (MCM1353) or Advanced Concrete Technology (MCM1363)
- Elective pathway includes Research project (MCM 2116) as a 6-credit option
- Research project (MCM 2116) focuses on applying construction management research methods
- Integrates the program’s research methodology skills (MCM1333) into project work
- Builds project-management and technical decision-making capabilities for construction delivery and close-out
Curriculum
Programme credit total: 48 credit hours. Modules are shown with published credits from the official programme page.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 compulsory modules | Construction Project Management and Planning | 3 | 15 |
| Construction Quality Management | 3 | |||
| Construction Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) | 3 | |||
| Building Services | 3 | |||
| Construction and Building Technology | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 compulsory modules and 1 elective module | Procurement and Contract Management. | 3 | 18 |
| Human Resources Management in Construction | 3 | |||
| Strategic Management in Construction | 3 | |||
| Construction Economics and Finance | 3 | |||
| Critical Chain Project Management | 3 | |||
| Quantitative Methods in Construction Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Research methodology plus elective choice and research project | Research Methodology | 3 | 18 |
| Materials in Civil Engineering | 3 | |||
| Research project | 6 | |||
| Advanced Concrete Technology | 3 | |||
| Advanced Concrete Technology | 3 | |||
| Total | All compulsory modules, one elective module (from the elective list), and the research project module | 48 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You develop practical construction management capability across planning, delivery, and close-out, supporting careers as a construction manager or project leader.
- You build job-relevant capability for quality, safety, and SHE-focused roles, supporting pathways such as building surveyor and building control surveyor.
- You gain management-strength in procurement and contracts, helping you target roles connected to contract and procurement leadership in construction organizations.
- You strengthen decision-making for cost, finance, and economics through Construction Economics and Finance, supporting roles such as quantity surveyor and estates manager.
- You develop research methodology and project skills that prepare you for evidence-led improvement roles and more analytical pathways within construction management.
- You gain strategic and people-management competence for leadership positions, supporting career progression toward senior management in construction-related organizations.
- You learn critical project-management thinking through Critical Chain Project Management, helping you support delivery performance and schedule control on projects.
Employability rate
Construction management graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting ongoing project cycles and hiring needs in the built environment sector.
Together, these figures suggest you can expect a generally stable outlook when you build strong project-management, quality, safety, and cost/economics capabilities during your master’s studies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualifications) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MOH) in the field of Built Environment, Engineering, Technological Engineering or related, with a minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the Senate of Lincoln University College. If your CGPA is below 2.50, you may still be considered with a minimum of 5 years of working experience in the relevant field. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | Direct match | This Master’s programme is designed for applicants with a Bachelor’s background in Built Environment, Engineering, Technological Engineering, or related fields, aligned with the programme’s construction and management modules. |
Language requirements
International applicants for this Master program must meet the English language entry requirement stated by Lincoln University College for students applying from abroad.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | |
| Application fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International students are required to manage visa-related processing payments and then pay tuition fees according to the university’s instructions after visa approval. For the visa application, follow Malaysia’s student pass requirements and Lincoln University College guidance on payment timing.
- Visa processing payment requirement (EMGS/visa processing fees) before tuition payment after visa approval
- Proof of funds as required for your student pass/visa process (prepare based on Malaysia’s student visa guidance)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Review entry requirements for international applicants
Check your Bachelor’s degree level, the minimum CGPA requirement (or the alternative working-experience pathway), and the English language requirement stated for international students. Prepare your documents in advance so you can upload certified copies during application. Confirm your planned intake (January, May, or September) before submitting.
Submit the official online application
Complete the university’s online application form during the intake application period. Upload the required academic documents and follow the instructions provided for international admissions. Pay any required visa-related processing fees as instructed by the university for international students, since tuition payment is tied to visa approval.
Complete English language proof and processing steps
Submit your TOEFL or IELTS results in line with the minimum score requirement published for international applicants. If your application is progressing, follow the university’s instructions on next steps for your student pass/visa process. Make sure your documents remain consistent with the information in your application.