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Course Details
In conjunction with an industry sponsor, the student solves a technical problem relating to construction. The research project must contain some elements that are innovative, experimental, or exploratory in nature. A department committee will supervise the progress of the project, provide guidance and direction where appropriate, and evaluate the final report and its presentation.
MANDATORY PREREQUISITE: CMGT 8700, Project Proposals To register e-mail dparliament@bcit.ca with your name and student number, a self audit showing all CMGT core courses complete, your project topic, your Industry Sponsor's contact information 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.
Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering.
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information.
Status
CRN 54791
Duration
Start any time
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is a distance learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
Departmental approval needed
This class is for students who are currently registered for the 12 month CMGT 8800 and are near the one year end date. This is for students who need an additional six month extension to complete their project. This course is NOT for students registering for CMGT 8800 for the first time or If your past registration of CMGT 8800 has expired. Contact program head dparliament@bcit.ca with your ID number and details for permission.
Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering.
Check your myBCIT email account to access this
information.
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Work directly with an industry sponsor on an applied research project.
Solicit and obtain and industry sponsor.
Liaise and communicate effectively with the industry sponsor.
Identify a topic area of mutual interest to the sponsor and the student.
Develop a preliminary discussion document for submission to the industry sponsor.
Research the topic area of interest.
Assess current practices and standards employed by the industry.
Perform a literature review to determine state of the art and future trends in this field.
Submit a formal proposal.
Develop a project proposal following standard proposal format guidelines.
Apply technical writing skills to ensure clarity, good grammar, correct punctuation, proper mechanics and accurate documentation.
Perform proposed revisions as specified by industry and/or faculty.
Prepare an interim progress report.
Communicate with industry and faculty on a regular basis.
Review overall current project progress.
Submit an interim progress report and carry out necessary project modifications as required.
Submit a formal industry sponsored technical report.
Develop a final report following standard report format guidelines.
Apply technical writing skills to ensure clarity, good grammar, correct punctuation, proper mechanics and accurate documentation.
Document project methodology to enable independent repetition and verification of research.
Record project observations/results in a logical and concise manner.
Evaluate/discuss results and information collected.
Draw effective and meaningful conclusions from the research conducted.
Provide feasible recommendations/solutions to improve, correct, mitigate or revise current industry practices.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
CMGT 8800 is offered as a part of the following programs:
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.