Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) (Honours) (Top-up) (RMIT University)

Accepted Entry Qualifications

Applicants with Diploma in Building or related disciplines from a recognised institution and a good command of English, including the ability to communicate ideas in writing and verbal discussion are eligible to apply.

All other relevant qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who have achieved one of the following qualifications/studies, where English is the language of teaching and assessment no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date (unless otherwise advised), will meet the English language entry criteria to the program(s):

• GCE ‘A’ levels at a Singaporean high school with
  • Minimum C or better in General Paper at AS / H1 Level; or 
  • Minimum C grade in H2 subject (excluding language subjects and Mathematics and Music) for A level English – Singapore H2 (previously known as “A level” subject); or
• SIM diplomas as approved by RMIT; or 
• Other RMIT approved local diplomas with duration less than 3 years; or
• Candidates with 3-year full-time diploma qualification from a Singaporean Polytechnic, LASALLE College of the Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts or B.C.A Academy, within 5 years prior to the commencement of the RMIT programme; or
• A minimum of one-year full-time study in an award equivalent to an Australian diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree; or 
• One semester full-time of a postgraduate qualification (equivalent to an Australian graduate certificate or higher). 

Note:

Applicants will be deemed to have met the English Language criteria with no time limitation; if they have completed one of the abovementioned qualification/studies and have a minimum of 6 years primary/secondary studies of which a minimum of 2 years of this study was undertaken at secondary / senior secondary level, and where the studies was taught and assessed entirely in English from Singapore or other English-speaking country recognised by RMIT.

All other applicants can meet the English language entry criteria through the completion of one of the following approved English language proficiency tests no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0);
• TOEFL (internet-based test) – iBT: Overall score 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing);
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE(A): 58 (no communication band less than 50);
• Cambridge English (Advanced CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component;
• RMIT English Worldwide (REW) Advanced Plus or equivalent; OR 
• The completion of other equivalent qualifications, as approved by RMIT University.

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Structure

• The mode of delivery is classroom learning. It integrates both theoretical and practical educational approaches including lectures, tutorials, case study discussions, projects, syndicate work, as well as face-to-face consultative sessions with supervisors for the final-year project.
• This programme is taught by faculty from RMIT University, as well as local academics and industry practitioners. Visit course webpage to view the list of lecturers’ teaching modules
• The average teacher:student ratio is 1:17. 
• For modules taught by RMIT teaching faculty, classes are conducted on an intensive mode: lectures are scheduled over 1 to 2 weeks, 4 to 5 times a week.
• Modules delivered by local academics are run on a regular mode, with classes scheduled over 7 to 8 weeks, 1 to 2 times a week.
• Lectures are of 3 hours duration per session with 10-15 minutes break, and are scheduled on weeknights (7.00pm – 10.00pm) or Saturday (12.00pm – 3.00pm / 3.30pm – 6.30pm).
• All lectures are fully taught at SIM and students are not required to travel to Australia.
• Class requires a minimum of 50 students to commence.
• In the event that the above minimum number is not met, the intake will not commence. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.

Assessment & Attendance

• Assessment components vary from module to module. Students are normally assessed by continuous assessments in the form of mid-term class tests, individual and group assignments or projects, case studies, discussion and class presentations.  
• Some modules have a final examination at end of semester. The examinations are held from end April to early May for the semester commencing in January, and in end October to early November for the semester commencing in July. The examinations are scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays, in the morning and afternoon. 
• Students are allowed to repeat a module once only. For modules with pre-requisites, students are required to pass the pre-requisites before undertaking the modules. 
• Attendance requirement for part-time (local) students: 75% 

Modules

• BUIL1235 Managing for Sustainability
• BUIL1259 Construction Technology 2
• BUIL1144 Cost Planning and Tendering
• BUIL1253 Construction Contract Law
• BUIL1267 Industrial Environment
• BUIL1257 Integrated Building Information Modelling
• BUIL1309 Research Methods for the Built Environment
• BUIL1261 Construction Contract Administration
• BUIL1265 Construction Specialisation
• BUIL1311 Research Practice 1
• BUIL1263 Construction Capstone Project
• BUIL1315 Research Practice 2

The above modules are subjected to changes by the University.