Sept 2027 Entry
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
Early Round: 2026-10-20
Main Round: 2027-02-25
What's New
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims
The programme aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge in the construction and real estate sectors.
We provide:
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Up-to-date knowledge in the construction and real estate sectors based on contemporary research findings;
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Specific specialist skills that are required in the construction and real estate sectors, and beyond the first undergraduate degree level; and
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The opportunity for students to study construction and real estate practices in the Chinese mainland.
Characteristics
This programme suits graduates and professionals who are qualified in architecture, building, building services engineering, building surveying, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, project management, property management, real estate or town planning at various levels of responsibility. It offers students the flexibility to choose subjects from the disciplines of construction, planning and development or commercial property.
The MSc programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as meeting their academic requirements. MSc graduates may apply for the full membership of the RICS based on their appropriate period of relevant work experience in the construction and/or real estate sectors.
Programme Structure
This mixed-mode programme allows students to pursue their studies in either the full-time mode (1 academic year) or the part-time mode (2.5 academic years). Full-time students are strongly recommended to take 7 taught subjects plus a Dissertation which should be completed within a normal period of 3 semesters (including summer term). Part-time students are expected to take 2 taught subjects per semester (excluding summer term).
Students can select from a wide range of subjects that are offered under the Department of Building and Real Estate or its sister departments under the Faculty of Construction and Environment, subject to places available. In general, each subject will involve either weekly 3-hour evening classes over a 13-week semester, or 3-4 full-day classes on weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays). Daytime classes held during weekdays will be offered to full-time students for designated subjects if necessary.
To obtain 31 credits for graduation, students must complete:
(a) 7 subjects (3 credits each), with at least 4 Core Subjects, including Research Methods for Construction & Real Estate, AND a Dissertation (9 credits) that is relevant to construction and/or real estate; or
(b) 10 subjects (3 credits each), with at least 7 Core Subjects, including Research Methods for Construction & Real Estate, AND the dissertation replacement subject Professional Workshop & Project (3 credits).
Students also must complete a 1-credit bearing subject on Academic Integrity and Ethics (no credit fee will be charged) and a non-credit bearing e-learning module on National Education, which are University's requirements.
Core Areas of Study
Those MSc Students who wish to specialise in one of the following three study disciplines are advised to select at least 3 Core Subjects from the relevant discipline.
Construction Discipline (Core Subjects)
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Principles of Project Management#
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Information Management for Construction & Real Estate
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Construction Practice in China
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Value Management in Construction & Property#
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Strategic Management#^
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International Construction Projects#
Planning and Development Discipline (Core Subjects)
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Urban Planning & Urban Design^
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Economics for Urban Studies
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Real Estate Development#
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Development Finance & Investment#^
Commercial Property Discipline (Core Subjects)
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Property Management
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Maintenance Management & Operation
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Real Estate Asset Management#
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Property Law
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Strategic Management#^
Compulsory Subjects
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Research Methods for Construction & Real Estate#^ (Compulsory Core Subject for all students; students who opt for the Dissertation option should study this subject in advance or in parallel with the Dissertation.)
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Professional Workshop & Project (Compulsory Core Subject for students who take the non-Dissertation option)
# Subjects scheduled on weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays).
^ Daytime classes held during weekdays are available for full-time students.
Remark: Delivery mode (evening/weekend/daytime) may be subject to review and change.
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Sr. Prof. Ivy Wong
Associate Professor
PhD
- A Bachelor's degree with Honours;
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A Bachelor's degree in a construction or real estate related discipline;
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Corporate membership of a relevant professional institution.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
For further information about academic matters and the programme curriculum, please contact:
Sr. Prof. Ivy Wong (tel: (852) 3400 8116; email: ivy.sw.wong@polyu.edu.hk).
For general enquiries, please contact:
Ms Kaman Mak (tel: (852) 3400 8121; email: ka-man.mak@polyu.edu.hk).
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
| CEF Course Code | CEF Course Title | Notes |
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31Z139764 |
Construction Practice in China (BRE527) (Module from Master of Science in Construction and Real Estate) |
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund.* The mother course Master of Science in Construction and Real Estate of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6]). |
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31Z139748 |
Strategic Management (BRE5751) (Module from Master of Science in Construction and Real Estate) |
*Up to 23 August 2026, and renewal will be sought and subject to approval.
The above 2 CEF reimbursable courses are core subjects of the MSc in Construction and Real Estate.
Details of CEF can be found at www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef.
HK$9,500 per credit for local and non-local students
(except for the 1-credit bearing Academic Integrity and Ethics subject for which credit fee will not be charged)
Entry Scholarships are available. For details, please visit
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/bre/experience-and-opportunities/scholarship/
PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
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