Course Overview
The goal of this course is to design and develop a formal proposal that will be the student's plan for the final program course, CMGT 8800. Students must present a topic that is innovative, experimental or exploratory in their work context. The intent of the course deliverable, a professional project proposal, is to clearly outline the student's topic, objectives, methodologies, research requirements, schedule, and project deliverables. The project proposal will be held to the highest standards. It is recommended that this course be taken immediately prior to registering for CMGT 8800, Industry Based Project.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of all program courses (with exception of CMGT 8800). Corequisites: Minimum of 2 years Related Work Experience; Industry Topic; and an Industry Sponsor.
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$361.38 - $368.90 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Formulate a conceptual plan based on a pre-approved industry topic.
- Use clear and concise language in appropriate technical style.
- Format and structure information into appropriate segments of a project proposal.
- Apply analytical methodologies into research findings.
- Produce a literature review to support the feasibility of their project.
- Communicate the proposal writing process in a progress memo.
- Cite and record references in APA style within the text and reference list.
- Write a professional proposal that meets both industry and the BTech CM program standards.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
Industry Based Project Proposal (CMGT 8700) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Construction Management
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of CMGT 8700 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59515
Dates
May 23 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 59515
- $361.38 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 - Jun 27 | Sat | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Laurie Izgerean
Course outline
Important information
- MANDATORY PREREQUISITE: All of the CMGT core courses The start date for this section has been changed to May 21st, 2022 and will end on June 25th, 2022. It is recommended you have your Final Project topic chosen before you enroll into this course. To register e-mail CMGT@bcit.ca with your name and student number, a self audit showing all CMGT core courses complete, your project topic and a resume if you were accepted with less than 2 years work experience. This is an on line course. Prior to the first class an e-mail with the course info will be e-mailed to you. Pls be sure your personal contact info is up to date on my.bcit.ca.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CMGT 8700 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 37277
Dates
Oct 31 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 37277
- $368.90 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 1. Internet Delivery. No formal class times but the course is not self-paced. Weekly participation is essential to succeed in this course. The class will be offered on the Learning Hub and will open on the start date and close on the end date. Prepare to spend 3-5 hours per week on required readings and assignments. 2. Pre-requisites: You must complete all CMGT courses before registering for this class. 3. Department approval is required to register. Contact cmgt@bcit.ca to obtain an application package.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.