Project Management in the Built Environment (PMBE)
Reinvent the industry through innovative and sustainable buildings
What makes this program different?
Offering Canada’s only PMBE graduate program, our curriculum recognizes the need for both technical and commercial skills in the architecture, engineering and construction sector and develops skilled professionals that can manage, maintain and deliver sustainable buildings. Students learn to plan, design, construct, operate and tear-down structures while using technologies that improve efficiency and enhance experience.
Degree: MPM, MASc
Program: Project Management in the Built Environment
Fee range: Domestic: $10,693 - $12,467 International: $27,219
Options: Full- and part-time MPM; Full-time thesis MASc
Future-facing outlook
Our curriculum is focused not only on the current state-of-the-art but also teaches students how to anticipate and respond to future technology and market changes. To support this perspective, the PMBE curriculum includes modules on organizational strategy and assessment of new technologies. PMBE students will have access to The Smart Campus Integration and Testing Hub which supports world-leading digital twin and Smart City research and serves as a model for post-2030 sustainable construction.
Learn from industry leaders & work on real industry projects
PMBE program courses incorporate insights from leading industry experts to provide students with the most up-to-date knowledge on professional practice. The capstone course gives students the chance to work closely with leaders from the architecture, engineering and construction industry to develop a solution to a real-world problem.
Flexible & personalized study options
Each student is supported by an advisor to create a tailored plan of study focusing on design, construction, or construction management, development, or some combination thereof. Further, because our program is designed to upskill AEC leaders, many of our students complete this program part-time. Courses are scheduled starting from 3pm to minimize time off work.
Explore your journey
Master of Project Management (MPM):
Designed for experienced professionals from architecture, engineering, or construction disciplines who wish to enhance their skills. This course-based degree engages with both the technical and business aspects of project delivery from feasibility though decommissioning. For students interested in research, a major research paper can replace two elective courses.
Master of Applied Science (MASc):
Ideal for students looking to conduct in-depth research on a specific aspect of project management, whether theoretical or applied. This program culminates in a traditional master’s-level research thesis. (Domestic students only).
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Developed with input from a multi-disciplinary Industry Advisory Council, courses in our PMBE program connect advanced project management skills with business methodologies specific to the built environment. This gives students the opportunity to develop the innovative and sustainable building practices needed to reinvent the industry. From costs planning and legal issues to design processes and leadership, courses ensure our graduates are equipped to manage and deliver successful building projects.
“A master’s degree from this project management program will elevate the workforce by introducing experts who can deliver and execute complex projects. We could benefit from their unique combination of attributes as we move our growing portfolio of projects towards execution.”
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Grade requirements: If a course mark is less than B- (2.67/4.33 or 70%), you must repeat the course or replace it with another. Failure to maintain an acceptable academic standing could result in you being asked to withdraw from the program. In addition, failure in more than one graduate course or two unsatisfactory (UNS) progress reports (MASc only) will be considered grounds for dismissal from the program.
Enrich your experience through research, world-renowned facilities & immersive campus life
Our research is making an impact across industries and finding sought-after solutions to significant and emerging building challenges. For example:
Dr. Jenn McArthur's digital twin research is helping guide Infrastructure Ontario's strategy to improve procurement, project delivery, and lifecycle asset management.
Dr. Ehsan Azar's research into image processing for construction sites allows for more effective and efficient project monitoring.
Student life for PMBE candidates is rich due to our focus on experiential learning, practical applications for all course material, small cohorts, and ongoing interaction with industry thought leaders.
The Smart Campus Integration & Testing Hub (SCITHub) provides a rich learning environment for PMBE students across all phases of the project, from planning and design (as case studies) through real-time interaction during the construction process, and as an operations research tool once it opens in 2025. The Hub will support three key research areas: Smart City & Smart Campus development, optimization of control systems, and creating healthier, more productive indoor environments. With its diverse range of 100% digital systems, advanced technologies, and novel materials, SCITHub is poised to be a globally unique, world-leading facility.
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Whether you’re looking to join a student group, advocate for your peers in student government, challenge yourself and others at our graduate symposium, or just looking for support, we encourage you to make the best of your experience at TMU.
What can you do with this degree?
Career possibilities
Graduates bring their invaluable combination of skills to private and public sector organizations, with an astute ability to manage building projects from shovels to finalization. Many have pursued careers as project managers, construction managers, and in capital projects.
Sample careers:
Project Manager (Architectural or Engineering Firm)
Leads the design and delivery of projects within an architecture or engineering consulting firm, ensuring that design quality is maintained while delighting the client and delivering the project on-time and within budget.
Construction Manager
Plans and leads the delivery of construction projects, ensuring that design quality is maintained while delivering the project on-time and within budget.
Capital Projects Director
Strategizes the planning, sequencing, and delivery of capital projects for a large institution (hospital, campus, etc.), which can involve client-side management of the design and/or construction partners as appropriate.
Dave Smith
Construction Manager, Modern Niagara. Architect, Gow
“Advance your career with TMU's Master of Project Management in the Built Environment. This program offers expert guidance on team leadership and interpersonal skills, while also introducing students to innovative construction technologies like prefabrication and interference modeling. It provides a strong foundation in the legal and regulatory framework of the AEC industry, making it an excellent choice for aspiring professionals!”
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Employers: Upskill your staff
Do you have promising up-and-coming project managers on your staff? Our part-time MPM program is designed to support full-time employees in the AECO sector to upgrade their project management skills with emerging project management processes, broader project perspectives to inform PM strategies, and a future-forward perspective. All courses are scheduled after 3pm to minimize time required off work for this program.
If you are interested in learning more about how the part-time MPM program can support your staff training, email us!