Overview

Philosophy

The Master of Arts degree programme in Construction Management is designed to prepare students to meet these challenges.  Students will be equipped with skills and knowledge to enable them manage construction projects or construction processes or constructed facilities more efficiently. 

Course Rationale

The programme is suitable for professionals  such as Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Engineers, Valuers and Estate Managers, especially those who wish to advance their skills in the discipline of Construction Management . The programme encompasses both theory and practice applied to challenges and practical problems of construction projects and the construction industry in general.

Course objectives

The programme’s objectives are to:-

  1. Expose the students to relevant advanced theories in construction project management,
  2. Equip the students to with enhanced skills for conceptualization and problem solving techniques that meet the challenges of construction project and industry.

 

Application Information

Applications for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided:  https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/

Schedule of intakes

The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September).

Mode of Delivery

  • Face-to-Face Mode

This is through lectures and tutorials using notes, electronic presentations, instruction manuals, group discussions, practical laboratory demonstrations and fieldwork.

  • Open, Distance Learning and e-Learning

In case of delivery through ODeL, special arrangements shall be made for the practical laboratory, field work and computing sessions. Where not feasible alternative arrangements will be made to do them on campus. 

  • Blended Learning

This is a hybrid of face to face with Open, Distance Learning and e-learning.

Notable Alumni:

Dr. Julius Malobe - Governor Kitui County

Hon Musalia Mudavadi-  Prime Cabinet Secretary GoK

Hon. Maisori Kemero Marawa - MP, Kuria East

QS David Mathu Njuguna: Managing Director 

Hon. Wilberforce Oundo- MP Funyula

CONTACT US FOR SUPPORT:

ADD Building, Lower State House Rd. 

Mobile: +254750535572 | +254713120505

E-mail:  recmqs@uonbi.ac.ke

P. O. Box 30197 NAIROBI - 00100

The study programme shall consist of lectures, coursework, seminars, practicals, written      examination and a project.

Each course unit shall comprise forty five contact hours.

The programme shall be covered in a minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of 15 semesters of 15 weeks each.

In each semester, students shall be allowed to take a minimum of two (2) course units and  a maximum of six (6) course units.

Code

 Unit Hours
BBE501      Construction Economics                  45
BBE503 Construction Law                            45
BBE505 Principles  of Management 45
BBE507 Information Systems in the Construction Industry 45
BBE509 Quantitative Methods  45
BBE511 Research Methodology 45
 
BBE 502 Construction Finance 45
BBE 504 Organisation Theory  45
BBE 506 Project Planning and Control 45
BBE 508 Site Management  45
BBE 510 Construction Technology 45
BBE 512 International Construction Practice 45
 
BBE 513 Project Management Theory                      45
BBE 515 Construction Contract Administration 45
BBE 517 Ergonomics for Construction Management 45
BBE 519 Risk Management in Construction Projects 45
Electives
Students to choose any two subjects from the following:
BBE 521 Real Estate Investment and Management   45
BBE 523 Urban and regional Development Economics                                          45
BBE 525 Principles of Marketing 45
BBE 527 Construction Plant and Equipment Management    45
BBE 529 Materials Management                                    45
BBE 531 Human Resource Management             45
BBE 533 Maintenance Management 45
 
BBE 514 Research Project                                         225
APPLICATION INFORMATION-
HOW TO APPLY:

https://uonbi.ac.ke/content/how-apply

APPLICATION PORTAL: 

https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/

ADMISSION  REQUIREMENTS

Applicants with the following qualifications will be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree programme as per the Faculty of the Built Environment and Design guidelines

  1. Minimum Admission Requirements
    1. The common regulations governing the master’s degree in all Schools/Faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
    2. Holders of at least an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree in Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Land Economics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualification from a university recognized by Senate.
    3. Holders of at least a Lower Second Class Honours Degree in any of the disciplines specified in 3.1.2, with a relevant postgraduate diploma or relevant publications or other equivalent qualifications or at least two years relevant work experience

Internship and Career opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates of Construction Management would be available in the construction industry in the following areas as:

  • Construction Management Consultant advising builders, building designers and clients.
  • Construction manager in a building company.
  • Employees in building and construction organizations
  • Consultants in building materials and components industry in design, production or marketing.
  • Contractors or developers in self employment.

It must be noted that the graduate will be working with people of diverse backgrounds, therefore flexibility and management skills in handling people are important. The graduate will be involved in different projects, ever changing ideas and new technologies throughout working life, therefore he/she must adopt to challenges and hence work independently.

 

MASTER OF ARTS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - B53
MA Construction Management-Year 1 (TOTAL of 12)      
       
   Semester 1   Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
TUITION                              216,000             216,000                         432,000
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)                                   6,500                                6,500
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)                                   7,000                                7,000
CAUTION - (ONCE)                                   5,000                                5,000
LIBRARY (PER YEAR)                                   5,000                                5,000
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)                                   2,250                  2,250                              4,500
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)                                   6,000                  6,000                            12,000
ID CARD ( PER YEAR)                                   1,000                                1,000
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)                                   2,000                                2,000
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)                                   1,000                                1,000
TOTAL                              251,750             224,250                         476,000
MA Construction Management-Year 2 (TOTAL of 11)      
   Semester 1   Semester 2   Yearly TOTAL 
TUITION                              216,000             216,000                         432,000
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)                                   6,500                                6,500
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)                                   7,000                                7,000
LIBRARY (PER YEAR)                                   5,000                                5,000
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)                                   2,250                  2,250                              4,500
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)                                   6,000                         -                                6,000
ID CARD ( PER YEAR)                                   1,000                                1,000
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)                                   2,000                                2,000
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)                                   1,000                                1,000
THESIS EXAMINATION                  30,000                            30,000
TOTAL                              246,750             248,250                         495,000
Grand TOTAL                  971,000