Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Canada,Alberta

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48 Months

Duration

CAD$ 21,713/year

Tuition Fee

CAD$ 150

Application Fee

Sep 2022

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Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1916

Total Students: 55,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4, Canada

Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management

Program Overview

Train to lead construction projects as a site superintendent, project manager, coordinator or planner with courses that teach all aspects of project management, including technical construction and management skills.

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management four-year degree program combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge and technical training. Taught by industry professionals, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the global construction, engineering and oil and gas industries.

The program provides an in-depth education in key sectors of construction: residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure. Graduates will possess managerial, scientific, technical and applied knowledge in the construction field and be prepared to advance into project management and leadership roles.

Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills. Additionally, they’ll have an opportunity to engage in scholarly activities that prepare them for graduate study. This unique program is the first of its kind in Canada and was built by industry, for the industry. Due to a need for trained management professionals, SAIT developed this program to build the skills of future industry leaders.

Consisting of eight, 15-week semesters, a 600-hour internship will also be completed at the end of year three.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management program has received accreditation from the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), a self-regulatory, professional body that sets the highest standard for construction economics in Canada. It is the first program in Alberta to be accredited by CIQS.

The School of Construction is also seeking accreditation for the Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management program from three related accreditation bodies:

  • The Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center (PMIGAC). This is the only specialized international accrediting body that assures the quality of Project Management degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • The Gold Seal program by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is a national certification program that recognizes construction management excellence, based on education, experience, and examination.
  • The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) an international body that enables members who wish to enter a management career in construction.

This program has also been granted the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global accreditation for five years. The PMI Global Accreditation Center (PMI- GAC) is the world's leading specialized accrediting body for project management and related degree programs, accrediting programs at the bachelor's, postgraduate and doctorate levels offered within accredited institutions of higher education worldwide. The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management degree program is the first in Canada to be accredited by PMI-GAC.