Overview
Philosophy
The Bachelor of Construction Management is a multi-faceted discipline derived from the four main areas of knowledge namely management, law, economics and technology. Its concept, principles and practice are applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize resources economically in the construction industry. Graduates of this degree programme will acquire knowledge in principles and practices that focus on the management activities and challenge that organizations face when they undertake construction projects.
Rationale
The Bachelor of Construction Project Management delivers the management, technology and process skills required to work in a variety of well-paid roles across the full spectrum of construction projects. Students are taught a wide range of project management methodologies with a strong focus on applying these to real-world projects. This knowledge can be applied in other industry sectors, providing further employment opportunities.
Objectives
The following are the objectives of the course:
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- Address management challenges in the implementation of construction projects.
- Improve quality of performance in the construction industry.
- Develop and create better building methods for effective and efficient utilization of resources including faster cost effective delivery of construction industry products / outputs.
- Create empowering and innovative approaches to the discipline of construction management.
- Develop an awareness of the opportunities for the development of construction management as a profession.
- Research upon and critically evaluate, appraise and interpret information and its application in the construction industry.
Schedule of Intakes
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The Department admits new students at the beginning of every academic calendar year (which is usually September)
Application Information
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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.
Contact of Support Persons
ADD Building, Lower State House Rd.
Mobile: +254750535572 | +254713120505
E-mail: recmqs@uonbi.ac.ke
P. O. Box 30197 NAIROBI - 00100
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
Structure
Course Structure and Duration
- The curriculum covers a minimum of eight (9) semesters and a maximum period of sixteen (16) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each.
- Candidates are expected to take a minimum load of six (6) units and a maximum load of nine (9) units each semester.
- The studio units covered are equivalent to two (2) course units in the three years for each semester and four (4) units for the 4th year Second Semester.
| FIRST YEAR | |||
| FIRST SEMESTER (1/1) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 101 | Physical Environment | 60 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 103 | Descriptive Statistics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 105 | Micro-Economics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 107 | Introduction to Mathematics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 109 | Technical Drawing | 60 | 1x 3Hrs |
| BCM 111 | Material Science I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 113 | Social Psychology | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 115 | Building Science I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| CCS001 | Communication Skills | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| TOTAL | 435 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER (1/2) | |||
| SEMESTER 1/2 | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 100 | Building Services I | 45 | 1x2Hrs |
| BCM 102 | Inferential Statistics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 104 | Macro- Economics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 106 | History of Construction | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 108 | Building Technology I | 60 | 1x3Hrs |
| BCM 110 | Theory of Structures I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 112 | Civil Engineering Construction I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 114 | Architectural Communication | 45 | Course Work |
| CCS 008 | Elements of Philosophy | 45 | |
| CCS 010 | HIV/AIDS | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| TOTAL | 420 | ||
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| FIRST SEMESTER (2/1) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 201 | Introduction to Land Surveying | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 203 | Site Organization and Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 205 | Building Technology II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 207 | Construction Plant And Equipment Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 209 | Building Science II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 211 | Theory of Structures II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 213 | Information Technology Systems | 60 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 215 | Building Design Studio 1 | 90 | Course Work |
| TOTAL | 420 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER (2/2) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 200 | Project Planning And Control I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 202 | Construction Materials Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 204 | Civil Engineering Construction II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 206 | Introduction to Law | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 208 | Building Science III | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 210 | Measurement for Construction Work I | 60 | 1x3 Hrs |
| BCM 212 | Property Law | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 214 | Building Design Studio II | 90 | 1x2 Hrs |
| TOTAL | 420 | ||
| THIRD YEAR | |||
| FIRST SEMESTER (3/1) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 301 | Principles of Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 303 | Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 305 | Measurements for Construction Work II | 60 | 1x3 Hrs |
| BCM 307 | Urban and Regional Planning | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 309 | Law of Contract and Torts | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 311 | Building Technology III | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 313 | Integrated Design Studio I | 90 | Course Work |
| BCM 315 | Entrepreneurship | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| TOTAL | 420 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER (3/2) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 300 | Organization Theory | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 302 | Construction Marketing | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 304 | Law of Business Associations | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 306 | Project Planning And Control II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 308 | Research Methodology | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 310 | Tendering and Estimating Construction Work | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 312 | Intergrated Design Studio II | 90 | Course Work |
| BCM 314 | Construction and the Environment | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 316 | Industrial Attachment II | 8 weeks, External | |
| TOTAL | 405 | ||
| FOURTH YEAR | |||
| FIRST SEMESTER (4/1) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 401 | Financial Management | 45 | 1x3Hrs |
| BCM 403 | Dispute Management and Resolution in Construction | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 405 | Construction Economics I | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 407 | Strategic Management for Construction | 45 | 1x2Hrs |
| BCM 409 | Risk Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 411 | Project Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 415 | Integrated Design Studio II | 90 | Course Work |
| TOTAL | 360 | ||
| SECOND SEMESTER (4/2) | |||
| CODE | COURSE | HRS | EXAMINATION |
| BCM 400 | Property Management | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 402 | International Construction Practices and Procurement. | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 404 | Construction Economics II | 45 | 1x2 Hrs |
| BCM 406 | Health and Safety Management in Construction | 45 | 1x2Hrs |
| BCM 408 | Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations | 60 | 1x3 Hrs |
| BCM 410 | Construction Implementation Portfolio | 180 | Course work |
| TOTAL | 420 | ||
Admission Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the stipulated minimum University of Nairobi General Admission criteria as provided for under statute XIX. Applicants with the following qualifications will be eligible for consideration for admission into the degree programme:
- KCSE Applicants or Equivalent: Mean Grade C+ with a minimum of grade C+ in the following subject clusters: English or Kiswahili; Mathematics; Physics; Geography or Accounts or Commerce or Economics, or Building Construction or Drawing and Design or Art and Design.
- KACE (A Level) Applicants or Equivalent: Two Principal Passes; a minimum principal ‘D’ pass in either Mathematics or Physics and in any one of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, and Chemistry and a credit pass in the English language at KCE level or equivalent
- Diploma Holders: A minimum KCE Division II or mean grade C in KCSE in addition to a credit pass or equivalent of the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Diploma or its equivalent in: Building Construction, Architectural Studies, Civil Engineering and Applied Physical Sciences.
d). Degree Holders: A holder of a University degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the following areas: Architecture, Engineering, Design, Economics, Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Building Economics, Land Economics, Planning or any other relevant equivalent degree.
Careers
Attachment Opportunities
- Engineering – mining, chemical, civil, geotechnical, electrical
- Science – chemistry, geology, health and safety, environment, survey
- Business – marketing, commerce, finance, economics, supply and logistics, training, human resources
Career Prospects
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.
Fees and Funding
| BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - B76 | |||
| BA of Construction Management-Year 1 (TOTAL of 19 units) | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 180,000 | 180,000 | 360,000 |
| 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) | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | 10,000 | 19,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | 217,750 | 192,250 | 410,000 |
| BA of Construction Management-Year 2 (TOTAL of 18 units) | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 180,000 | 180,000 | 360,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | - | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | 212,750 | 191,250 | 404,000 |
| BA of Construction Management-Year 3 (TOTAL of 18 units) | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 180,000 | 180,000 | 360,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | - | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | 9,000 | 18,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | 212,750 | 191,250 | 404,000 |
| BA of Construction Management-Year 4 (TOTAL of 17 units) | |||
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Yearly TOTAL | |
| TUITION | 180,000 | 180,000 | 360,000 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | - | 6,500 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | - | 7,000 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | - | 4,000 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250 | 2,250 | 4,500 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | 9,000 | 17,000 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | - | 1,000 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | - | 2,000 |
| TOTAL | 211,750 | 191,250 | 403,000 |
| Grand TOTAL: BA Construction Management | 1,621,000 | ||
Exam Regulations
Examination Regulations
Examination regulations for the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development shall apply as indicated below.
Examinations are held in line with the common faculty examination regulations approved by the Senate.
FAD 1 Examinations are held at the end of each semester. There are two or three
semesters in one academic year.
FAD 2 Examinations consist of Coursework, Written Papers, Research Projects and Portfolios as appropriate.
FAD 3 One course unit is equivalent to 45 contact hours or as prescribed in the Senate approved course outline.
FAD 4 A candidate is admitted for the examination after having satisfactorily attended a minimum of ⅔ of the prescribed contact hours for the course unit and taken Continuous Assessment Tests in the prescribed course units.
FAD 5 Course units are examined during the semester in which they are taken or other times as shall be recommended by the Faculty Board and approved by Senate. Each course examination consists of a written paper of a minimum duration of 2 hours.
The Written Paper accounts for 70% of the total mark whereas Continuous Assessment Tests account for 30% as approved by the Senate.
FAD 6 Examinations for all Portfolios and Research Projects are conducted at the end of the academic year, and are treated as follows:
- Portfolio Examinations for the first, second, third and fourth years of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Design degree course constitute one (1) course unit each.
(b) All Portfolio Examinations for the first year of the Bachelor of Architecture degree course shall constitute one (1) course unit each.
(c) All Portfolio examinations in the second, third, fourth and fifth years of study for the Bachelor of Architecture degree course constitute six (6) course units.
- Portfolio for the sixth year Bachelor of Architecture degree course shall constitute twelve (12) course units while the Research Project constitutes six (6) course units.
- All Portfolio Examinations for the second, third and fourth years of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Planning and Bachelor of Construction Management constitute four (4) course units.
- Research Projects for the fourth year of study for the degrees of Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, Bachelor of Construction Management, Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Planning are submitted by the last day of written examinations and constitute four (4) course units.
- The Research Project for the fourth year of study for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Design is submitted by the first day of written first semester examinations and constitutes two (2) course units.
- A candidate who does not submit the Research Project by the prescribed date is examined at the next second University Examinations period.
FAD 7 The Pass Mark for each course unit is 40 percent.
FAD 8 To proceed to the next year of study, a candidate shall have:
- Passed all course units taken for the year of study, or
- Obtained an aggregate minimum mark of 40 percent and have a cumulative failure in not more than four (4) course units in the current and previous years of study.
FAD 9 (a) Examinations for all courses carried forward are taken at the
next University Examinations period in which each particular
course is being examined.
b) No candidate is allowed to proceed to the final year (fourth year) of the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying, Bachelor of Construction Management, Bachelor of Arts in Design, Bachelor of Arts in Land Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Planning degree courses unless they have passed all course units in the previous three (3) years of study.
- No candidate is allowed to proceed to the final year (sixth year) of the Bachelor of Architecture degree course unless he/she has passed all course units in the previous five (5) years of study.
FAD 10 Any candidate who:
- Obtains an aggregate mark of less than 40 percent in the current year of study and fails in more than four (4) course units but not more than nine (9) course units, or
- Fails in five (5) to nine (9) course units cumulatively, is allowed to Retake the failed course units during the next University Examinations period before proceeding to the next year of study. In the case of cumulated course units, the Retakes will only apply to the current year of study.
FAD 11 A candidate who fails in the Portfolio and/or Research Project in the final year of study may be allowed to Resubmit (R1) the work within three (3) months from the date the examination results are released. In case of a failed resubmission (R1), the candidate may be allowed a Retake (R2) the examination at the next end of year examinations.
A candidate who fails in the Retake (R2) may be considered for a Resubmission (R3) examination.
FAD 12 (a) A pass obtained in a Resit and or a Resubmitted examination is entered as 40 percent in the student’s academic record.
(b) A Pass obtained in a Retake examination is entered in the student’s academic record as full marks.
FAD 13 (a) Compensation for failed course units may be allowed in a maximum of two (2) failed course units only in any year of study, provided that the mark for the failed subject is 35 percent or above and the average aggregate mark for the candidate is 50 percent or above.
(b) Two marks are taken from each course with more than 50 percent to compensate for one mark in the failed course unit.
(c) Compensation does not apply to Portfolio and Research Projects.
- Resit and Retake course units are not subject to compensation.
FAD 14 Any candidate who:
- Is absent from an examination without satisfactory reason or,
- Fails in a total of ten (10) or more course units or,
- Fails in any written paper after the fourth (4th) attempt and/or in portfolio after fourth the (4th) attempt or,
- Takes more than twice the prescribed period of a course of study
- Is caught cheating in the examination is shall be DISCONTINUED.
FAD 15 The final award of degree shall be based on a weighting of the last three years of the degree programme in the ratio 1:2:3 except in the Department of Architecture where the weighting ratio shall be 1:1:3
