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