| Managing unit | Department of Construction Technology and Management, Faculty of Civil Engineering |
| Programmes covered | Construction Engineering Technology; Construction Management |
| Institution | Thuyloi University |
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME 1 — CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
The programme develops engineers who can analyse, plan, organise and supervise construction activities across hydraulic, civil, industrial, transport and underground projects. Its curriculum combines scientific foundations, engineering analysis, construction technology, project delivery and field-based learning.
Highlights
A 155-credit, practice-oriented curriculum integrates construction methods, organisation, investment management, quality control, safety and foundation treatment. Digital capability is embedded through AI-enabled digital skills, BIM applications and elective study in artificial intelligence and digital transformation for construction management.
| Credits | 155 credits, excluding Physical Education and National Defence Education requirements |
| Duration | 4.5 years (9 semesters) |
| Degree | Engineer in Construction Engineering Technology |
Objectives
Graduates are prepared to apply engineering principles to construction analysis, planning and organisation; make sound technical decisions; work independently and in multidisciplinary teams; and continue learning throughout their careers. The programme also cultivates professional ethics, communication, research awareness and leadership potential.
Career Prospects
Graduates may work for contractors, design and supervision consultancies, testing and quality-control organisations, materials producers, project management units and public construction authorities. Typical roles include site engineer, construction planner, quality or safety engineer, project coordinator and technical manager; graduates may also pursue teaching or research.
Academic Contacts
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Tư; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đồng Kim Hạnh; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dương Đức Tiến.
Curriculum Structure
- Nine-semester plan with semester totals of 16, 17, 17, 19, 19, 17, 18, 17 and 15 credits.
- Six elective credits are selected across Semesters 5, 7 and 8.
- The final semester comprises an 8-credit professional internship and a 7-credit graduation thesis.
Curriculum roadmap supplied for Construction Engineering Technology.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME 2 — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Introduction
The programme prepares students to plan, organise, coordinate and control construction investment projects throughout their life cycle. Engineering foundations are combined with economics, finance, law, procurement, cost management, project organisation and digital construction.
Highlights
Its interdisciplinary design connects technical decision-making with commercial and managerial practice. Students develop competence in contracts and bidding, construction pricing, financial and risk management, quality assurance, BIM and data-informed project delivery, supported by projects, field visits, an internship and a graduation thesis.
| Credits | 150 credits, excluding Physical Education and National Defence Education requirements |
| Duration | 4.5 years (9 semesters) |
| Programme code | 7580302 (admissions identifier TLA114 in the source) |
Objectives
The programme aims to produce construction-management professionals who can evaluate technical, economic, legal and organisational information; manage cost, schedule, quality, safety and risk; communicate effectively with project stakeholders; and apply digital tools to complex construction decisions.
Career Prospects
Career pathways include project management, quantity surveying, cost and financial control, procurement and contract administration, construction planning, investment appraisal, quality management, consulting and public administration. Emerging opportunities include BIM coordination, digital project controls and data-driven construction management.
Academic Contacts
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Tư; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dương Đức Tiến; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đồng Kim Hạnh.
Curriculum Structure
- Nine-semester plan with semester totals of 15, 17, 17, 16, 18, 16, 18, 18 and 15 credits.
- Eight elective credits are selected in Semesters 7 and 8.
- The final semester comprises an 8-credit graduation internship and a 7-credit graduation thesis.
Curriculum roadmap supplied for Construction Management.
MASTER’S PROGRAMME — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (8580302)
Introduction
This application-oriented master’s programme develops advanced professional competence in construction investment, project delivery and organisational management. It combines contemporary management theory with methods that can be applied directly to planning, coordination, cost control, technology, safety and environmental performance.
Highlights
Learners address authentic construction-management problems through advanced coursework, professional practice and an applied master’s project. The programme emphasises resource optimisation, schedule and cost control, risk-informed decision-making, digital technology and responsible management.
| Credits | 60 credits: 9 general, 12 foundational, 24 specialised, 7 internship and 8 master’s project |
| Duration | 1.5 years (3 semesters) |
| Orientation | Application-oriented |
Objectives
Graduates are expected to formulate and implement management strategies, organise and supervise project activities, apply scientific methods to professional problems, and update their knowledge as technologies and regulatory requirements evolve.
Career Prospects
Graduates may advance into specialist and leadership positions with project owners, contractors, consultancies, public agencies and research or training organisations. They are equipped for project planning, coordination, supervision, cost and risk management, and other high-level functions in construction investment.
Curriculum Overview
| Semester | Credits | Main components |
| 1 | 22 | English; quantitative and management methods; quality, progress, cost, investment, risk and standards |
| 2 | 23 | Research methods; BIM; procurement; enterprise, safety, environment, technology and specialist electives |
| 3 | 18 | Philosophy; two professional intensive modules; 8-credit master’s project |
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (9580302)
Introduction
The doctoral programme develops independent researchers with advanced theoretical knowledge and the capacity to investigate emerging questions in construction management. Doctoral work is expected to contribute original and practically relevant knowledge to the management of construction investment and development.
Highlights
Research is grounded in rigorous methods and directed towards consequential problems in construction policy, organisations, projects, technology and investment. Candidates are expected to produce academically significant findings with clear value for professional practice.
| Credits | Not stated in the supplied source |
| Duration | 3–4 years |
Objectives
Candidates develop the ability to frame original research questions, select and defend appropriate methodologies, generate and communicate new knowledge, and provide academic or professional leadership in construction management.
Career Prospects
Graduates may pursue academic and research careers or senior expert and leadership roles in construction enterprises, consulting organisations, project management units and public bodies responsible for construction investment and development.
Academic Contacts
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Tư; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dương Đức Tiến; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đồng Kim Hạnh.
Programme Activities
Contact
| Name | Role | Telephone | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Tư | Head of Department | +84 (0)945 055 455 | [email protected] |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dương Đức Tiến | Deputy Head | 024 3563 6455 | [email protected] |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Đồng Kim Hạnh | Deputy Head | 024 3563 6455 | [email protected] |
