Overview

Through the Virtual Design and Construction programme at Taylor's University students would be able to gain specialist expertise in managing a digital-enabled design and construction project alongside with the implementation of sophisticated technologies relevant in industrial practice such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), Virtualization and Extended Reality, Autonomous Construction, Predictive Analysis, Cloud and Realtime Collaboration and many more.

It combines internationally renowned academic and industry expertise with intensive practical learning, using state-of-the-art technologies within the university's dedicated computer laboratories and virtual environment facilities. As the nature of the built environment is diverse and multidisciplinary, the topics and contents covered in the programme are suitable and flexible for all industrial players within the built environment.

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers in virtual design as well as technology and construction, including:

Private Developer
Building Consultant
Contractor
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager
BIM Project Manager
BIM Manager

BIM Designer/Coordinator
BIM/VDC Specialist
Digital Construction Manager/Specialist
Project Coordinator
VDC/BIM Specialist
Registered Construction Project Manager

Programme Structure

Courses:

Digital Construction Estimation and Scheduling

Performance Based Design and Simulation

Parametric Modelling and Design Prototyping

Simulated Construction Planning and Control

Virtual Environment and Interactive technology

Advanced Technologies in Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applicants are advised to submit their application at least 8 weeks (2 months) prior to the commencement date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Design User Experience Design View 16 other Masters in Design in Malaysia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)) in the field or related fields with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate;

or A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.

Tuition Fee

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International

12056 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12056 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

National students: MYR 41,960

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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