Two-Year Course Sequence
Fall I
CM 650 "Project Management Systems," 6 credits
CM 651 "Research in Construction," 1 credit
Spring I
CM 652 "Project Plan Development," 6 credits
Summer I
CM 654 "Project Plan Analysis and Approval," 6 credits
Fall II
CM 655 "Advanced Topics in Construction Management," 6 credits
Spring II
CM 657 "Construction Marketing and Development," 6 credits
Summer II
CM 659 "Advanced Legal Aspects in Construction," 6 credits
Total: 37 credits
Course Descriptions
CM 650 "Project Management Systems"
An overview of the project management framework and knowledge areas; the strategic context of projects; introduction to project management tools. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: Completion of Prerequisites.
CM 651 "Research in Construction"
This course provides an overview of issues in research and teaching construction management in higher education as a career. 1 credit hour. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.C.M. program.
CM 652 "Project Plan Development"
Human resource, legal, financial, and logistical principles for project planning; preparation of initial project plan documentation. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: CM650.
CM 654 "Project Plan Analysis and Approval"
Integration of human resource, legal, financial, and logistical aspects of projects; preparation and presentation of final project plans. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: CM652.
CM 655 "Advanced Topics in Construction Management"
This course focuses on three current topics, their reasons for development, progress, and affect on the industry. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: 654 and admission to the M.C.M. program.
CM 657 "Construction Marketing and Development"
This course will investigate the tenants of like service industries and compare those in the built environment. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: 654 and admission to the M.C.M. program.
CM 659 "Advanced Legal Aspects in Construction"
This course advances the graduate student’s knowledge regarding project administration related to different contractual delivery risk mechanisms employed in the construction industry. 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: 654 and admission to the M.C.M. program.