Bachelor of Science - Construction Project Management

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management four-year degree program combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge and technical training. Taught by industry professionals, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the booming global construction, engineering, and oil and gas industries. It focuses on the study of how the principles of scientific management are applied to construction projects.

This unique program is the first of its kind offered in Canada and was built by industry, for industry. A need for trained management professionals was identified and SAIT developed this program to build the skills of future leaders in this industry.

Scope Statement

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management will provide a graduate with an in-depth education in the key sectors of construction: residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. They will possess managerial, scientific, technical and applied knowledge in the construction field. Graduates will assume a variety of roles with the opportunity to advance into project management and leadership roles. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills. Furthermore, they will have an opportunity to engage in scholarly activities that prepare them for graduate study.

Program Overview

Progression

The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English Proficiency requirement.

1. An overall minimum average of 70% in the following courses or equivalents:

• Math 30-1, AND,
• English Language Arts 30-1, AND,
• Two courses from Group A, AND,
• One course from Group A or B.

2. A two-year diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalents.

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Recommended Program Structure in order to facilitate completion in 4 years

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management requires 123 credits (41 courses) for completion, including 72 credits at the senior level.

All courses are 3 credits each. Program credit distribution is as shown below.

Core Courses

• Construction Core courses - 78 credits (26 courses: 7 junior and 19 senior courses)
  
• Complementary Core courses - 27 credits (9 courses: 6 junior and 3 senior courses)
  

Elective Courses     

• Construction Core elective courses - 6 credits (2 senior courses)
• Complementary elective courses - 12 credits (4 courses: 1 Science elective, 1 Humanities elective, 1 Social Sciences elective, and 1 Law elective).
  

Program Outcomes

1. Professionalism: Integrate professional and ethical responsibilities that contribute to a safe and positive working environment.

2. Construction Acumen: Apply scientific knowledge and technical skills pertaining to construction techniques and methods to achieve project goals.

3. Project Management: Utilize leadership skills to advance the practice of project management.

4. Research: Apply critical thinking, research and analytical skills to solve practical issues and advance innovation in construction.

5. Communication: Communicate information, arguments, and analysis accurately and reliably to a variety of audiences in both written and oral forms.

6. Construction Management: Apply construction management practices such as contracts management, cost management, procurement management, risk management and conflict resolution to a variety of construction projects.

7. International Project Management: Utilize current and emerging technologies to manage construction projects in global context.

8. Business Acumen: Apply project management skills, business practices and processes to effectively manage construction projects.

9. Depth of knowledge: Demonstrate a scholarly mindset in approaching problems within, and external to, the discipline of project management.

10. Breadth of knowledge: Apply knowledge and skills from one or more areas from outside the discipline of construction project management

11. Limits of knowledge: Demonstrate an appreciation of the limits and ambiguity and uncertainty of knowledge.