- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Participants will be introduced to the primary elements of the start-up and management of a construction company. Start-up sections include strategic planning, business plan development and marketing. Construction management sections include strategic alignment, bidding, estimating, procurement, costing, changes to the contract and a communication workshop. Health and safety responsibilities of a construction project will be introduced from the perspective of the prime contractor.
Prerequisite(s)
- Acceptance into the BTech Construction Management degree program.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$704.00
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define competitive bidding, estimating, and closing processes.
- Identify business related risks.
- Identify sources of potential clients.
- Explain effective change order processes.
- Discuss the role of a prime contractor on project work sites.
- Describe the importance of effective communication and organizational skills that are required for businesses to thrive in a competitive construction market.
- Illustrate ways to develop client relationships through strategic alignment, partnering, and marketing.
- Demonstrate the different responsibilities of the owner, consultants, and contractor on a project.
- Analyze one’s capabilities and resources in relation to business start-up requirements.
- Select the appropriate business entity document for specific business formats.
- Develop a Business Plan.
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Construction Enterprise Management (CMGT 8435) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of CMGT 8435 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 44214
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Tue Nov 19
- 12 weeks
- CRN 44214
- Domestic fees $704.00
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Nov 19 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note: this is will be the only instance that CMGT 8435 is offered in the Fall term.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.