International Construction Project Management | Singapore University of Social Sciences

Singapore University of Social Sciences

International Construction Project Management (BPM403)

Applications Open: 01 April 2020

Applications Close: 14 June 2020

Next Available Intake: July 2020

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1378 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Built Environment

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education + (ACE+), Lifelong Learning Credit (L2C), Resilience 2020

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Science & Technology

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Synopsis

BPM403 International Construction Project Management gives an understanding of the global construction markets and characteristics of mega-scale projects. Students will be exposed to the challenges and management of international projects. They will also learn about the internationalization strategies that construction multi-national companies use to venture into markets overseas, in addition to the pitfalls they should avoid and critical success factors to succeed.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

South-East Asian Markets for Construction and Projects
Asian Markets for Construction and Projects
Emerging Markets for Construction and Projects
Developing Markets for Construction and Projects
Developed Markets for Construction and Projects
Characteristics of Mega-scaled and International Projects
Reasons for Internationalization
Porter’s Diamond Theory
Dunning’s Eclectic Paradigm
Challenges of International Project Management
Management of International Projects
Internationalization strategies

Learning Outcome

Discuss the uniqueness of international construction markets
Deconstruct the challenges of construction projects in different countries and overseas markets
Evaluate pitfalls and critical success factors for international project management
Differentiate the legal, contractual and other management practices in different construction markets
Set up/ organize an international project team
Formulate internationalization strategies for construction firm to venture overseas