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Keituber.com – The program matrix consists of 21 courses divided into six areas of study.
Construction Control and Techniques (12.0 Credits)
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CMGT 7160
Statistics for construction management
The construction industry uses statistical techniques to analyze business and engineering data. Topics include summary data; luck The normal curve: Sample Distribution: hypothesis testing; and linear regression and correlation. Upon successful completion, individuals will be able to intelligently read and interpret statistical materials and use appropriate tools to perform various statistical calculations.
Prerequisite(s)
Acceptance of the construction management degree program.
3.0
CMGT 7190
Construction planning and control
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of project planning and implementation of control procedures to manage and monitor progress toward successful completion of project objectives. The ability to establish realistic construction schedules and verify project costs is essential for construction managers in today’s competitive market. With the help of industrial management software (MS Project), students focus on the critical path and generate scopes of work and a unique source of action. Controlling processes, tracking, collecting and analyzing project data are just a few of the combined skills that future managers can use to monitor costs and schedules and minimize potential risks.
Prerequisite(s)
Admission to a construction management degree program.
3.0
CMGT 7211
Heavy equipment in construction
Heavy equipment and the tasks they perform are often the most vulnerable to project schedules and budgets. This course provides students with the tools and techniques used to analyze and evaluate project plans around the use of construction equipment on their projects. The course content is divided into two parts. In the first unit, Equipment Management Plans and Principles, students will review earthworks, site plan specifications, and scope of work in relation to planning heavy equipment at project sites. The second part, Equipment Facts and Basics, examines specific machining operations and on-site production estimates. The ability to accurately calculate product and machine costs gives construction managers the opportunity to ensure schedules and budgets are within reason and identify potential risks early. Understanding the general nature of managing heavy equipment on project sites is critical to maintaining schedules and costs on earthworks projects of all sizes.
Prerequisite(s)
3.0
CMGT 7400
Project planning for quality and risk management
This course addresses construction management processes and procedures throughout the life of a project, with a focus on quality control and risk management. It is critical to include in project plans the identification of project milestones, milestones, and deliverables for each phase. Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating, across phases in the project’s life cycle, enables the management team to monitor and mitigate both quality and risk factors in an organized and timely manner. Best practices and new concepts are explored to enable students to design tools and techniques appropriate to their management style and types of projects. This course provides opportunities for students to further develop their presentation skills and enhance their writing skills to meet industry expectations at the construction manager level.
Prerequisite(s)
50% in CMGT 7211 and 50% in CMGT 7810
Management skills and applications
The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and organizational culture and environment. It also teaches decision-making skills and skills including planning, organizing, leading and controlling, planning and facilitating change, teamwork, motivational techniques and effective communication.
Prerequisite(s)
No prerequisites are required for this course.
3.0
CMGT 7330
Finance for construction managers
Understanding the basic concepts of accounting and financial analysis is essential to effective decision making. Topics include the role of the financial manager in the organization, concepts and principles in accounting practices, financial statement reading and analysis, budgeting, accounting, time value of money, risk, and macroeconomics and microeconomics.
Prerequisite(s)
3.0
CMGT 7420
Construction law
This course covers the law that applies to the construction trade and relates these concepts to current issues relating to the construction process. The course teaches students about legal theories, the Canadian legal system, business models, relationships between industry players and how these concepts apply to the field of the construction industry. The course also focuses on contract law, builders liability, insurance, bonding and other issues related to the construction industry.
Prerequisite(s)
3.0
CMGT 8435
Construction enterprise management
Participants will be introduced to the basics of starting and managing a construction company. Startup classes include strategic planning, business plan development, and marketing. Construction management components include strategic alignment, bidding, estimating, procurement, costing, contract modifications and communication workshop. Construction project health and safety responsibilities are introduced from the perspective of the main contractor.
Prerequisite(s)
Acceptance of BTech Construction Management Degree Program.
3.0
- Stakeholder Engagement (9.0 Credits)
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CMGT 7535
Leadership and interpersonal skills
It provides the necessary skills to manage various construction workers. Factors affecting performance, personality, culture and organizational norms, as well as the practical application of modern management concepts and techniques will be discussed. Skills are developed through lectures, case works, assignments and discussions. Students are expected to complete a number of leadership and interpersonal skills related to classroom assignments. These skill developments provide an opportunity to apply the key course concepts being taught. Students are expected to actively participate in small group exercises: working in groups on assigned tasks, contributing ideas and demonstrating team effort, as well as following through on commitments and assignments and using effective communication skills appropriate to the situation.
Prerequisite(s)
3.0
CMGT 7660
Environmental considerations in construction
This course seeks to help students understand the complexities of how construction affects the environment by looking at the environmental factors that affect construction. From sustainable construction, to building life cycle assessments, and environmental impact to green energy technology and more; How construction projects are managed considering the environment in which they are built is very important in today’s world. Government legislation, Indigenous relations, stakeholder accountability and project impact are all discussed. Course material covers contaminated sites, hazards and site remediation. Building methods to reduce pollution and waste, build green, LEED project provisions and promote long-term environmental sustainability are key topics for construction managers in today’s marketplace.
Prerequisite(s)
Admission to a construction management degree program.
3.0
CMGT 8602
Involvement of project stakeholders
Stakeholders in construction are diverse and many. Without some level of understanding of how the management team is addressing their needs, stakeholders have the power to influence the outcome of projects. This course provides a systematic approach and comprehensive examination of internal and external stakeholders common to construction projects. Case studies are used to show the impact that stakeholders can have on industrial projects
Prerequisite(s)
50% in CMGT 7535 and 50% in CMGT 7660 and 50% in CMGT 7810
3.0
- Management Choices (4.0 Credits)
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Students must select 4.0 management credits from the following list of electives. Management courses from other institutions may also be accepted to meet this requirement. Please discuss with the Program Officer.
CMGT 7125
Construction schedule and delay analysis
This course emphasizes the practical aspects of project scheduling and construction law. Students will examine construction delay examples and apply construction contract clauses to determine the type of delay, assign responsibility, and calculate damages. Course assignments and activities help students understand the types of construction delays and identify all costs that contribute to damage from subcontractors, contractors, consultants…
