Introduction

As one of the pioneers in the education sector of Sri Lanka, the University of Moratuwa has taken responsibility for introducing expert education and broad training in Construction Project Management. The importance of Construction Project Management is becoming a vital component of management education in Sri Lanka. Infrastructure Development Projects and mega-scale Building Projects regularly require number of competent project managers to deliver these important projects within the allocated time, within the given budget and to the required quality.

The Mission of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa Sri Lanka is to develop educational programmes that provide educational, research and professional experience that enable our graduates to become leaders in their professional careers, to pursue excellence in research, and to serve the profession, community and Nation, and be competitive in the international scene. In addition to teaching and research, the staff members of the Department undertake consultancy assignments and provide advisory services to the industry and are considered as one of the best places in the industry for management advice. The Department of Civil Engineering has six divisions and each division conducts a post-graduate course leading to PG-Diploma and Masters’ Degree programme.

Construction Engineering and Management Division of the Department of Civil Engineering offer M.Sc./ PG Diploma specialised in Construction Project Management for a wider target group focusing on practicing professionals and Managers; Quantity Surveyors; Entrepreneurs and all other categories of professionals related to the construction industry. Lecturers for the M.Sc. / PG Diploma have been chosen for their knowledge of the subject and expertise in communicating the necessary fundamental concepts with practical applications and technological issues in mind. Some of the lecturers for the programme are selected from the industry.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates applying for the M.Sc. / PG Diploma in Construction Project Management should have the following eligibility requirements.

(a). The degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering ( specialised in Civil Engineering )

OR(b) The degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering from recognized university with one year construction experience.

OR (d). Any other science or equivalent degree with two years of experience in a relevant field and equivalent to above where both relevance and the equivalence is judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka,

OR (e). At least the Associate Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution in the relevant field and a minimum of two years experience after obtaining such membership. The acceptability of the professional qualification of the candidate, the recognition of the institute and the relevancy of the field for this purpose shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.

Curriculum

MSc specialised in Construction Project Management is a Six Semester (two-year) part-time degree programme consisting of a compulsory modules, electives and a compulsory MSc. research project.

PG. Diploma specialised in Construction Project Management is a Four Semester (approximately 18 months) part-time course consisting of a compulsory modules, and electives.

Compulsory Core Modules for M.Sc. / Post Graduate Diploma in CPM

Code Module

CM5001 Project Management 1

CM5002 Project Management 2

CM5003Assets Management and Management Information Systems

CM5004 Construction and Industrial Law

CM5005 Procurement and Conditions of Contracts

CM5006 Human Resource Management

CM5007Construction Project Management Applications

CM5008 Financial Management

CM5009 Development Finance

CM5010 Communication Skill Development

CM5011Quantitative Techniques & Research Methodology

*CM6012 M.Sc. Research Project

*Available only for the M.Sc. in CPM

Elective Modules

CM5101 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works

CM5102 Tall Building Construction

CM5103Advanced methods in Road and Bridge Engineering

CM5104 Building Services

CM5105 Measurement of Building Works

CM5106 Facilities Management

CM5107 Real Estate Management

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Teaching/Learning Model

The learning model of this M.Sc./ PG Dip is an inductive process which goes beyond facts and theories of class room. Especially, student empowerment is the main objective of our teaching model. Therefore, active and interactive teaching methods will be used with case studies and syndicates. Through these methods, students are exposed to real life situations that are relevant, intellectually and emotionally engaging and highly interactive. This creates a challenging learning environment that encourages everyone to share opinions and perspectives and learn from each other. Traditional University teaching also will be utilised together with seminars and tutorials. Special guest lectures and field visits will be arranged from time to time. A few research seminars will be arranged to present students research projects.

Dates of Semesters, 2011/2012

Semester I : January –May 2011Semester II : June - September 2011Semester III : October 2011 – January 2012Semester IV : January –May 2012Semester V : June - September 2012Semester VI : October – December 2012

Each semester consists of 14 weeks and lectures will be held from 1.00 pm - 7.30 pm on Friday and from 9.00 am – 7.30 pm on Saturdays at the University of Moratuwa.

Course Fees

M.Sc. tuition fee SL Rs. 200,000.00PG. Diploma tuition fee SL Rs. 175,000.00Registration fee : First year SL Rs. 1,000.00

: Second year SL Rs. 500.00Examination fee SL Rs. 500.00Library deposit SL Rs. 2,500.00

Application forms could be downloaded from the Department of Civil Engineering of University of Moratuwa, website www.civil.mrt.ac.lk

Duly filled applications are to be handed over or to be sent by registered post to reach the given address on or before the closing date.

The closing date for application is 13th September 2010

University of Moratuwa

Faculty of Engineering

Department of

Civil Engineering

Master of Master of Science in Science in Construction Construction Project Project Management Management

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PG. Diploma in PG. Diploma in Construction Construction Project Project Management Management

2009/20102009/2010

Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Further information can be obtained from

The Course Co-ordinatorMSc in Construction Project Management Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of MoratuwaMoratuwa, Sri Lanka

Telephone:94-11-2650567 (Ex:2216) Fax: 94-11-2651216E-mail: secretary.pmuom@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.civil.mrt.ac.lk