CMGT 6000 - Construction Project Management
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
An introductory course focusing on project planning, scheduling, document reading, types of construction methods and materials (e.g., insurance and bonds), resource and vendor management in construction as well as procurement methods and company financial controls.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6100 - Advanced Project Scheduling and Control
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
In-depth study of project scheduling techniques, resource allocation, and project control. The focus is on construction management with project scheduling software, such as Primavera P6. Students also learn how to incorporate project management software including Procore and/or Autodesk into construction projects.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6200 - Construction Cost Management
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
This course covers cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control strategies in construction projects. Topics include procurement, subcontracting and purchase orders, submittals, request for information (RFI), and progress payments.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6300 - Legal Aspects of Construction Management
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
Exploration of construction law, labor law, contracts, dispute resolution, and ethical considerations. A particular emphasis on understanding how to review typical contract types applicable to the construction industry, project delivery methods, and insurance and bond requirements.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6400 - Risk Management in Construction
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
Students will explore various aspects of risk management, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and decision-making processes as they apply to construction.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6500 - Construction Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
This course focuses on safety regulations, compliance, and OSHA standards. Students examine sustainable construction practices, green building certifications, and environmental considerations.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6600 - Construction Project Management Capstone
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
In this capstone course, students propose, write, and present a practical project that culminates knowledge and skills learned throughout the program.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6700 - Project Management Tools and Software
Prerequisites: CMGT 6100
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
This accelerated master's level course provides hands-on training with project scheduling software, focusing on Primavera, and teaches students how to incorporate project management software for construction projects.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6800 - Construction Procurement and Contracts
Prerequisites: CMGT 6300
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
This accelerated master's level course focuses on the in depth investigation of procurement methods, contract administration, insurance and bonds, vendor management, and company financial controls used in the construction industry.
Credit: 3
CMGT 6900 - Construction Management Practicum
Prerequisites: CMGT 6700 and CMGT 6800
Course Restrictions: Restricted to Graduate Students.
This practicum course is designed to provide students with a unique and immersive learning experience in the field of construction management. Advanced graduate students will have the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in real-world construction projects while working closely with industry professionals and organizations.
Credit: 3