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Graduate Certificate of Construction Management
Graduate Certificate of Construction Management

Graduate Certificate of Construction Management

  • ID:GBC010052
  • Level:Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
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* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

  • International Bachelor's Degree* or Three-year Diploma* in Civil Engineering, Construction or Architecture
  • Demonstrated relevant work experience – a resume and an employer's reference are required
  • Qualified applicants must complete an interview (an online, video interview)

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)

  • George Brown College ESL Level 9; TOEFL 550 (Paper), 213 Computer, 80 Internet-20 each skill band; IELTS 6.0 - 5.5 each skill band; MELAB 80; CAEL overall 60; CLB 8

Course Information

This Construction Management graduate certificate program is designed to meet the needs of internationally trained construction managers and construction professionals, enabling them to apply their prior knowledge and skills and qualify for in-demand, rewarding jobs in the Canadian construction industry.

Our program meets the construction industry's needs with a unique combination of:

  • Courses offered on Thursday afternoons, and all day Friday and Saturday, allowing students to continue working during the program

  • Communications upgrading

  • Industry-approved courses that prepare students for construction management positions in the Canadian construction industry

  • Canadian construction industry orientation and experiences

This three-semester graduate certificate program provides applied education for construction management positions in the construction sector. Candidates will receive graduate-level training that builds on their internationally acquired education and experience to enable them to successfully enter the Canadian construction workforce.

Your Field Education Options

This three-semester graduate certificate program includes a work term semester to help students make the transition into the job market.

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • BLDG1172, Communication for Construction Managers

  • BLDG1174, Construction Plans and Estimating 1

  • BLDG1175, Construction Industry Practices

  • BLDG1187, Pre-Construction Management Practice

  • BLDG1188, Construction Project Planning and Scheduling

  • BLDG1196, Construction Methods & Materials

SEMESTER 2

  • BLDG1173, Construction Contract Law

  • BLDG1180, Ontario Building Code

  • BLDG1186, Construction Plans and Estimating 2

  • BLDG1194, Construction Project Management

  • HSAF1182, Construction Health and Safety

  • BLDG1189, Work Term Preparation

SEMESTER 3

  • BLDG1191, Work Term

 
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

There is a demand in the rapidly growing and increasingly specialized construction industry for construction project managers. Today’s complex building industry requires professional managers who can function successfully in multidisciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, engineers, regulators, environmental consultants, urban planners, contractors and trade contractors.

Managers also require a comprehensive understanding of quality management systems and sustainable building practices, and a deep and broad technical background in the construction industry.

Some examples of positions include:

  • Project Coordinator

  • Estimator

  • Site Superintendent

  • Inspector

  • Construction Coordinator

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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