Description This postgraduate Construction Management program is designed to meet two urgent needs in the greater Toronto area:
- the need for new construction managers
- the need for people with out-of-Canada qualifications such as architects and engineers to use their skills and qualify for these well-paid, rewarding jobs
Our program meets these needs with a unique combination of:
- courses offered on one weekday evening, Friday and Saturday, allowing most students to continue working during the program
- communications upgrading
- industry-approved courses that prepare students for management positions in the Canadian construction industry
- Canadian construction industry orientation and experiences
This three-semester graduate certificate program provides applied education for management positions in all construction settings, including an applied construction simulation or a workplace experience component to help students make a quick transition into a job. Candidates will receive graduate-level training that builds on their internationally acquired education and experience to enable them to successfully enter the Ontario construction workforce.
Required Courses Printable version Curriculum Planner Start Date (2012-2013)
SEMESTER 1
Courses (Mandatory)
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Course Code
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Technical Report Writing
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BLDG 1172
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Drawings and Specifications
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BLDG 1174
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Construction Industry Practices
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BLDG 1175
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Materials Science and Methodology
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BLDG 1176
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Career Portfolio
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STS 1170
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Managing Health and Safety
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HSAF1182
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SEMESTER 2
Courses (Mandatory)
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Course Code
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Ontario Building Code
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BLDG 1180
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Construction Project Management
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BLDG 1184
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Construction Estimating
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BLDG 1186
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Construction Contract Law
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BLDG 1173
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Work Practicum Preparation
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BLDG 1189
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Pre-construction Management Practices
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BLDG 1187
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SEMESTER 3
Courses (Mandatory)
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Course Code
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Applied Workplace Practicum
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BLDG 1191
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Applied Construction Simulation
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BLDG 1190
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For detailed course outlines click here.
For a list of General Education Electives click here.
Your Career There is a huge need 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 coordinators, estimators, field engineers, inspectors and construction coordinators.
“The students from this program are fantastic. They are knowledgeable and come with a desire to work hard and do well. They can fill a short-term position for their work term, and their potential as long-term employees is very high.”
Soha Bastani (Deltera Inc., member of the Tridel Group)
Admission Requirements An international undergraduate degree or a three-year diploma in a construction-related field (i.e. engineering or architecture), or the equivalent, and demonstrated experience are required for admission. One to two years of construction industry experience in a project management capacity is preferred. You will be required to participate in an information session and an interview.
English requirements: English language proficiency required is: ESL program Level 8; TOEFL 550 (paper), 213 (computer), 80 (internet); IELTS 6.0; MELAB 80; CAEL overall 60; CLB 8. You can have your English language proficiency assessed at our College’s Assessment Centre. There is a cost of $55 for applicants to the College, $80 for non-applicants.
International documents must be evaluated by ICAS or WES.
Note: George Brown College offers 8-week intensive English courses. See the Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) R728 program for more information.
School of Architectural Studies and School of Construction Management & Trades Admission Requirements and Fees 2012-2013
Apply To Ontario Colleges Success Stories "This program helped me in many ways. I will remember the diverse atmosphere, friendly environment and support I received during my studies at George Brown."
Prakash Singh (graduate, Construction Management)
"I have a full-time position as a project coordinator at Bondfield Construction Company, where I completed my placement. The three-month placement was an excellent complement to my studies at George Brown."
Andres Izquierdo (graduate, Construction Management)