Project Management in the Built Environment (MASc, MPM)

Other Pre-Approved Electives

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PM8001 Integrated Project Planning 

This is the first of two Case-Based and Project-Based Learning courses that address the continuous process of managing a project  from conception to operations, framed in the context of a rapidly-changing built environment shaped by evolving environmental,  social, and economic realities. This course focuses on the three pedestals of project management: cost, time, and scope, which are  addressed through comprehensive integrated project plan, developed consistent with industry best practices and ritically considering  emerging approaches. 1 Credit 

PM8002 Project Execution, Monitoring, Control 

This course continues the Project- and Case-Based Learning used in PM8001, focusing on the critical activities and decisions made  by Project Managers during the Execution, Monitoring & Control, and Closing phases of a project. Post-occupancy operations,  facility management and deconstruction/re-use will be considered with a special focus on minimizing the environmental impact of  construction and maximizing social and economic benefits. As with PM 8001, emerging technologies will be critically considered. 1 Credit. 

PM8003 Cost and Schedule  

This course will provide an advanced understanding of building economics, including business case analysis and feasibility,  development pro-forma, techniques for cost evaluation, cost control and value engineering strategies, life-cycle cost evaluation, IRR  and ROI calculation, financing tools and total cost of borrowing. Both hard and soft costs will be considered throughout the project  lifecycle (design, construction, operations, de-commissioning). Construction scheduling techniques are also covered to address the  full spectrum of project deliverables. 1 Credit. 

PM8004 Complex Project  

This course serves as a culmination of the research, discourse, and application of project management knowledge. This four-month  project draws upon the diverse backgrounds of four PMBE students in undertaking a comprehensive strategic assessment of an  organization within the AECO industry within the framework of all its operational areas and proposes feasible and actionable  strategic solutions. The summative project culminates in a presentation identifying strategic direction with implementable and  actionable recommendations. 1 Credit. 

PM8201 Emergent Design and Construction Processes  

This course will focus on the application of virtual technologies to the design and construction processes, including digital tools for coordination, phasing and scheduling, and cost estimation, digital design and fabrication, visualization tools, IoT devices for  construction site and facility data collection, adaptive building technologies, and the use of digital twins. Given rapid technology  advancement, this course will incorporate case-based research into emerging technologies and their current or potential impacts on  the project delivery process. 1 Credit. 

PM8202 Strategic Leadership and Management  

This course provides the foundations of functional, business, and corporate strategy for management critical in the operations and  growth of organizations in the AECO industry. This course promotes the development of leaders in the dynamic AECO industry  through in-depth analyses of strategic decision-making models applied and reinforced with case-based exercises. This course  focuses upon developing knowledge essential in leadership over a range of project stakeholders and skill development in recruiting, presentation, negotiation, and networking. 1 Credit. 

PM8203 Int’l Construction Project Management  

This Course will inspire students to recognise the growing relevance of globalisation and how they relate to construction at large and  to the Canadian construction industry. It will broaden their decision-making horizons beyond Canada. They will be made aware of  issues and risks they may have to deal with in a highly competitive international market. 1 Credit.

PM8204 Negotiating Legal and Regulatory Issues  

This course will introduce the legal aspects on construction including standard forms of contract; tort and liability; bonds and  insurance; lien acts; dispute resolution; procurement law; professional liability; zoning and land use regulations; acquisitions and  transactions; leases; and intellectual property. Students will also learn how to identify contractual traps and negotiate favorable  terms. Navigating the Governance structures and the regulatory environment will also be discussed, focused on the project  approvals process and potential site limitations. 1 Credit. 

PM8205 Directed Studies 

With the approval of the program director and supervisor, students enrolled in the graduate program in Project Management in the  Built Environment may take a Directed Study course to gain knowledge in an area relevant to their research for which no graduate level course is offered. A faculty member must supervise the study, and appropriate assignments (exam, report, etc.) will be agreed  upon before registration. 1 Credit 

PM8206 Special Topics 

This course consists of lectures, seminars, and readings covering the latest advances and research in a field related to Project Management in the Built Environment. The course description will be announced prior to scheduling of the course. 1 Credit