Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent):
An overall minimum average of 70% in the following courses or their equivalents: • English Language Arts 30-1
Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30
Two courses from Group A and one course from Group A or B:
Group A: Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Science 30
Group B: Art 30 or 31, Drama 30, Music 30, Physical Education 30, Religion 35, Social Studies 30-1, Social Studies 30-2, one language 30, or other five-credit Grade 12 subjects or a combination of two three-credit grade 12 subjects, five credits of advanced career and technology courses.
A two-year diploma or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or equivalents.**
** Admission is determined based on an applicant’s complete academic history, including both high school and post-secondary courses. Post-secondary level courses of similar learning outcomes may be considered for use in meeting admission requirements.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Indicator is also accepted. Must be the Academic IELTS Assessment, 6.0 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30.2 , 5.5 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) CAEL Online is also accepted, 60 overall band, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , 50 overall band, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL Home Edition is also accepted, MyBest Scores are not accepted as proof of English proficiency, A minimum score of 20 in each category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , A minimum score of 18 in each category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA), A score of 8 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, A score of 7 in each section, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Pearson Test of English (PTE), A minimum score of 53, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
Michigan English Language Assessment (MELAB), A minimum score of 76, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
Duolingo, 105 minimum *115 overall minimum with at least 95 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
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.
Is this the right fit for me?
Students who have received higher grades during previous schooling usually experience more success in SAIT's programs. There is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested in studies to the success achieved.
Course difficulty levels are higher for a degree program than for a diploma program.
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.
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First year
Semester one
COMM-1070, Communication and Presentation Skills, 3.0
CPMT-1010, Introduction to Construction Project Management, 3.0
MATH-1011, Technical Mathematics I, 3.0
PHYS-1011, Introductory Physics, 3.0
, Plus one Elective (Humanities), 3.0
Semester one total, 15.0
Semester two
ARCH-1020, Construction Presentation Graphics, 3.0
CIVL-1110, Materials and Methods of Construction, 3.0
MATH-1111, Technical Mathematics II, 3.0
PHYS-1110, Physics II, 3.0
SMTL-1010, Statics and Strength of Materials, 3.0
Semester two total, 15.0
First-year total, 30.0
Second year
Semester three
CIVL-2010, Structures I, 3.0
CPMT-2010, Project Planning and Scheduling, 3.0
ESTM-2010, Project Cost Estimation, 3.0
STAT-3110, Statistics for Science and Engineering, 3.0
SURV-1010, Construction Surveying, 3.0
Semester three total, 15.0
Semester four
CODE-3011, Codes and Standards, 3.0
CIVL-3110, Structures II, 3.0
CIVL-2130, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, 3.0
CIVL-2120, Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 3.0
, Plus one Elective (Social Science), 3.0
Semester four total, 15.0
Second-year total, 30.0
Third year
Semester five
CPMT-3020, Project Delivery Systems and Contracts, 3.0
CPMT-3110, Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods, 3.0
MGMT-3010, Business Skills and Processes, 3.0
, Plus two Electives (Science and Law), 6.0
Semester five total, 15.0
Semester six
CPMT-3130, Cost Planning and Control, 3.0
CPMT-3030 , Procurement Management, 3.0
CPMT-3060, Project Risk and Conflict Management, 3.0
CPMT-4060, Scope and Design Management, 3.0
CMPT-4130, Construction Safety Management, 3.0
Semester six total, 15.0
Third-year total, 30.0
Internship
ITRN-4000, Internship, 3.0
Note: completed in the spring/summer semester between years three and four of the program.
Fourth year
Semester seven
CLAW-3011, Construction Law, 3.0
CPMT-4110, Project Organization and Supervision, 3.0
ENVS-3020, Sustainable Construction, 3.0
STAT-4010, Research Methodologies, 3.0
, Plus one Core Elective (Major/Technical Elective), 3.0
Semester seven total, 15.0
Semester eight
CPMT-4990, Capstone Project, 3.0
CPMT-4320, E-Project Management, 3.0
CPMT-4070, International Construction Project Management, 3.0
CPMT-3010, Quality Management, 3.0
, Plus one Core Elective (Major/Technical Elective), 3.0
Semester eight total, 15.0
Fourth-year total, 30.0
Program total, 123.0
Core courses
ARCH-1020, Construction Presentation Graphics, 3.0
CIVL-1110 , Materials and Methods of Construction, 3.0
CIVL-2010 , Structures I, 3.0
CPMT-1010, Introduction to Construction Project Management, 3.0
ESTM-2010 , Project Cost Estimation, 3.0
SMTL-1010, Statics and Strength of Materials, 3.0
SURV-1010 , Construction Surveying, 3.0
Senior, ,
CIVL-2120, Soil Mechanics & Foundations, 3.0
CIVL-2130 , Mechanical & Electrical Systems, 3.0
CIVL-3010 , Structures II, 3.0
CODE-3011 , Codes and Standards, 3.0
CPMT-2010, Project Planning and Scheduling, 3.0
CPMT-3010, Quality Management, 3.0
CPMT-3020, Project Delivery Systems and Contracts, 3.0
CPMT-3030 , Procurement Management, 3.0
CPMT-3060 , Project Risk and Conflict Management, 3.0
CPMT-3110 , Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods, 3.0
CPMT-3130, Cost Planning & Control, 3.0
CPMT-4060 , Scope and Design Management, 3.0
CPMT-4070, International Construction Project Management, 3.0
CPMT-4110, Project Organization and Supervision, 3.0
CPMT-4130, Construction Safety Management, 3.0
CPMT-4320, E-Project Management, 3.0
CPMT-4990, Capstone Project, 3.0
ENVS-3020 , Sustainable Construction, 3.0
ITRN-4000, Internship, 3.0
Complementary core courses
27 credits
Junior, ,
COMM-1070, Communication and Presentation Skills,
MATH-1011, Technical Mathematics I, 3.0
MATH-1111, Technical Mathematics II, 3.0
MGMT-3010, Business Skills and Processes, 3.0
PHYS-1011 , Introductory Physics, 3.0
STAT-3110, Statistics for Science and Engineering,
Senior, ,
CLAW-3011, Construction Law, 3.0
PHYS-1110, Physics II, 3.0
STAT-4010, Research Methodologies, 3.0
Electives
Core electives (Major/Technical Electives)
Students choose two (2) of the following electives
Senior, ,
CIVL-3110, Construction Productivity, 3.0
CIVL-4010, Real Estate Principles and Construction Finance, 3.0
CIVL-4110, Value Engineering, 3.0
CPMT-3040, Human Resource Management, 3.0
CPMT-4010, Facilities Management, 3.0
Humanities electives
Students choose one (1) of the following electives
Junior, ,
PHIL-1011, Critical Thinking, 3.0
ENGL-1010, Critical Reading and Writing , 3.0
PHIL-1030, Ethics in Technology, 3.0
ARCH-1010, History of Architecture, 3.0
HUMN-2010, Introduction to Humanities, 3.0
PHIL-1040, Introduction to Philosophy, 3.0
PHIL-1020, Symbolic Logic, 3.0
Senior, ,
COMM-3300, Intercultural Communications, 3.0
PHIL-3010 , Ethics, 3.0
Law electives
Students choose one (1) of the following electives
Junior, ,
CLAW-1011, Canadian and Environmental Law, 3.0
Senior, ,
BLAW-2030 , Business Law , 3.0
Social science electives
Students choose one (1) of the following electives
Junior, ,
ANTH-2230, Aboriginal Studies, 3.0
PSYC-1010, Introduction to Psychology, 3.0
SOCI-2010, Introduction to Sociology, 3.0
ECON-1110, Macroeconomics, 3.0
ECON-1010, Microeconomics, 3.0
Senior, ,
SOCI-3060, Technology and Society, 3.0
SOCI-3340, Society and the Workplace, 3.0
SOCI-3380, Conformity and Deviance in the Workplace, 3.0
Science electives
Students choose one (1) of the following electives
Junior, ,
BIOL-2220, Organisms and their Relationships, 3.0
ENVS 2010 , Environmental Science for Sustainability, 3.0
SCIE-2230, Science of Health and Wellness, 3.0
SCIE-2240, Science Past Present Future, 3.0
CIVL-222*, Concrete Technology, 3.0
ARCH-351**, Science and Systems IV, 3.0
*SAIT CVT graduates who enter into BSc. CPM may use CIVL-222 as a junior science elective.
**SAIT AT graduates who enter into BSc. CPM may use ARCH-351 as a junior science elective.
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in construction project management, facilities management and infrastructure development both locally and globally. Potential positions include:
assistant construction manager
assistant project manager
site supervisor
construction inspector
project coordinator
junior contract administrator
project document controller
assistant project coordinator
project assistant
assistant site supervisor
junior estimator
assistant facilities manager
Graduates can also pursue a variety of self-employment or entrepreneurial opportunities such as consulting, general contracting, small businesses or other entrepreneurial ventures or progress to graduate-level credentials in the construction project management domain.
Insurance/year: 252 CAD
