Tsinghua University

Programme Overview

The Master of Engineering in International Construction and Project Management (ICPM) program aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of contemporary issues in the leadership, strategic management, and delivery of international projects to provide value to stakeholders and society as a whole. The unique characteristic of this program is to expose students to a new way of thinking, and to create awareness of how Chinese organisations operate, manage, and delivery projects in the fast-changing world. The program is practice-oriented. Students will be taught to think creatively, to be innovative with new ideas, and to use tools and techniques for effective management of projects. Students will be taught about problem solving, leadership, and the exploitation of technology. This is a unique opportunity to embrace Chinese culture and thinking and to engage in the world of international construction.

Programme Structure

The programme involves two compulsory courses, eight specialised courses, and three courses related to the research method. The minimum credits requirement in each session is listed below. * Every course can be clicked into the description page.

Compulsory Course(4 Credits)

An Introduction of Chinese History and Culture

Basic Chinese

Specialized Course(16 Credits)

Global Construction Engineering and Management Practices

Frontier in International Construction

Corporate and Project Finance

Real Estate Market

Legal and Contractual Issues

Project Delivery

Professionalism, Ethics, Leadership & Anti-Corruption

International Business Management in Construction

Research method and thesis writing Course(6 Credits)

Analytical theories, techniques and tools

Research Methodology in Construction Management

Literature Review and Proposal

Course Schedule

One year and half full-time or Two years and half part-time typical modules may include: