OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The main objective of the construction management undergraduate degree programme is to train highly skilled personnel knowledgeable in the management and control of the construction process, and optimum aggregation of construction resources including money, manpower, materials, machinery and methods of work.
The programme provides students enrolling with a sound theoretical and practical base to enable them facilitate the rational identification and utilization of resources in the construction industry. Graduates of this programme are expected to gain employment in both the private and public sector. The major input of the two programmes will be to train construction managers that will be absorbed in the public and private sectors in such areas as government ministries, local governments, other government departments and parastatals, construction firms, and private consultancies. Graduates may also employ themselves as contractors, consultants, researchers and entrepreneurs.
Further the programme cross‐pollinates existing departments within the Faculty of Technology such as the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture with construction management expertise.
GENERAL REGULATIONS
Makerere University regulations pertaining to application, registration, examinations and awards shall apply.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to First Year
Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme.
The Direct Entry Scheme
For direct entry scheme, an applicant must obtain two advanced level passes, one in Mathematics and another in any other approved subject, at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent. For purposes of computing entry points, the advanced level subjects shall carry the following weights:
- Weight 3 – Mathematics and one best done of Economics, Geography, Physics and Fine Art as Essential subjects.
- Weight 2 – One best done of Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, Physics and Fine Art as Relevant subjects.
- Weight 1 – General Paper – as Desirable subject
- Weight 0.5 – Any other subject as Other subjects.
The Mature Age Entry Scheme
Candidates may be admitted under the mature age entry scheme after passing two special mature University examinations in aptitude and specialized knowledge.
Diploma Holders Entry Scheme
Diploma entry scheme is available for holders of Uganda National Examinations Board Ordinary Diploma in Building Construction and Civil Engineering or its equivalent. Candidates should have credit class diploma and passed Mathematics, Building Construction and Drawing with at least credit four.
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Curriculum Summary
Year: 1 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Elements of Geotechnical Engineering | CIV 1104 | 3 |
Geophysical Environment | CMG1101 | 3 |
Building Science 1 | CMG1102 | 4 |
Communication Skills | CSK1101 | 4 |
Engineering Mathematics | EMT1105 | 4 |
Year: 1 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Elements of Structural Analysis | CIV1205 | 4 |
Financial Accounting | CMG1201 | 4 |
Construction Management I | CMG1202 | 4 |
Construction Drawing | CMG1205 | 4 |
Business Law for Construction | LAW1208 | 3 |
Construction Technology I | QUS1201 | 4 |
Year: 1 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Workshop Practice | TEC1301 | 2 |
Year: 2 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Strength of Materials | CIV2107 | 3 |
Construction Materials | CMG2101 | 4 |
Construction Management II | CMG2102 | 4 |
Labour Law for Construction | LAW2102 | 3 |
Construction Technology II | QUS2101 | 4 |
Sociology for Technology | SOC2103 | 3 |
Year: 2 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Cost Engineering | CMG2201 | 3 |
Measurement and Design Appraisal I | CMG2202 | 4 |
Research Methods & Statistics | CMG2203 | 3 |
Commercial Law for Construction | LAW2206 | 3 |
Building Services | QUS2202 | 3 |
Land Surveying for Construction | SUV2206 | 3 |
Year: 2 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Industrial Training | CMG2301 | 2 |
Year: 3 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Construction Costing | CMG3101 | 4 |
Measurement and Design Appraisal II | CMG3102 | 4 |
Maintenance Management | CMG3103 | 4 |
Professional Communication | CMG3104 | 4 |
Elements of Highway Engineering | CMG3105 | 4 |
Construction Technology III | QUS3101 | 4 |
Year: 3 |
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Course Name | Course Code | Credit Units |
Final Year Project | CMG3201 | 5 |
Professional Practice, Procedure & Ethics | CMG3202 | 3 |
Construction Marketing | CMG3203 | 3 |
Entrepreneurship | COE3202 | 4 |
Construction Contract Administration | QUS3203 | 4 |