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Construction Management
(Postgraduate) (T403)
Program Details
- Program Code: T403
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Duration: 1 year (3 semesters)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January
- Domestic Tuition: $12,268.00 *
- International Tuition: $28,715.00 **
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Semester 3: Co-op
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Suspended | Suspended |
| Spring 2027 | Not Available | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: Yes
- CIP Code: 52.2002
- Please note that field of study/CIP code is only one component of PGWP eligibility. Please consult the official IRCC PGWP eligibility webpage (opens in a new tab) for the most current and complete information.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Ontario’s first graduate certificate in Construction Management, developed to serve both domestic and internationally educated professionals. Ninety-five per cent of graduates gain full-time employment in the construction sector.
Program Overview
Take your career to the next level. The Construction Management graduate certificate program meets your needs as a construction manager and construction professional, enabling you to apply your prior knowledge and skills and qualify for in-demand, rewarding jobs in the Canadian construction industry.
Full Description
The three-semester Construction Management graduate certificate program provides applied education for construction management positions in the construction sector. You’ll receive graduate-level training that builds on your education and experience, enabling you to succeed as you enter the Canadian construction workforce.
Your Field Education Options
This three-semester graduate certificate program includes a field experience semester in semester 3 to help students transition into the job market.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Laptop specifications:
- processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz) or32 GB (4x8GB DDR4 266MHz) for T412 program
- disk space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- display card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- screen size: minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate Or Minimum 17+ for T412 program
- audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
Recommendations:
- Do not purchase a laptop until you have been accepted and registered in your program.
- Do not purchase a Mac laptop because many of the programs used will not run on a Mac and you will have difficulty in completing assignments.
- Purchase a PC-based laptop with specifications meeting or exceeding those given above.
- Arrange for home Internet: 25 Mbps; ping time 20 ms–100 ms.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1172 | Communication for Construction Managers |
| BLDG1174 | Construction Plans and Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1187 | Construction Management Practices I |
| BLDG1188 | Construction Project Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG1189 | Work Integrated Learning Preparation |
| BLDG1196 | Construction Methods and Materials |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1173 | Construction Contract Law |
| BLDG1175 | Construction Management Practices II |
| BLDG1178 | Construction Surveying |
| BLDG1180 | Ontario Building Code |
| BLDG1186 | Construction Plans and Estimating 2 |
| BLDG1194 | Construction Project Management |
| HSAF1182 | Construction Health and Safety |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1191 | Work Integrated Learning |
| BLDG1197 | Construction Business Management |
| BLDG1198 | Leadership and Ethics for Construction Managers |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to promote continuous professional learning in the construction industry.
- Monitor and support workplace health and safety practices and procedures that are compliant with current legislation and regulations.
- Assess construction project operations for compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction industry.
- Analyze and monitor construction processes to ensure that sustainability practices are implemented in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Establish and manage relationships among diverse project stakeholders to achieve construction project goals.
- Manage the production, storage, retrieval and communication of project-related digital documents according to best practices, to meet construction project deadlines and goals.
- Perform a feasibility study to inform decisions in the planning phase of a construction project.
- Schedule, manage and evaluate the progression of construction projects by applying the principles, practices and tools of construction project management to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Prepare estimates and manage procurement processes to control costs in accordance with best practices in construction project management.
- Develop and oversee quality assurance and control processes involved in the completion of construction projects to meet project specifications and industry quality standards.
- Analyze and manage project risks to mitigate their impact throughout the construction project lifecycle.
- Formulate human resource management strategies to optimize personnel requirements for construction project completion.
- Build and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction project lifecycle to accomplish construction project goals.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$12,268.00 *
International Tuition
$28,715.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the entire program starting in the Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs/semester starting in Fall 2026/Winter 2027 and later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Domestic
Total estimated tuition for the program starting winter is $12,513.00* and it can be paid in three instalments as follows:
(due date for Winter semester fees) – 4,273.00 – semester 1
(due date for Spring semester fees) – 3,953.00 – semester 2
(due date for Fall semester fees) – 4,287.00 – semester 3
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree* or three- or two-year diploma* in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Landscape Engineering, Architectural Studies and Interior Design.
- A resumé outlining your roles and responsibilities in your professional career.
- An employer’s reference letter corroborating the information on your resumé.
- Demonstrated relevant professional construction work experience – a resumé including roles and responsibilities, and an employer’s reference on formal letterhead are required, preferably in PDF format.
English Language Proficiency
George Brown Polytechnic ESL Level 9; TOEFL 88 (online) or 570 (paper), 213 (Computer), 80 (Online) -20 each skill band; IELTS 6.5 (overall), minimum 6.0 (each skill band); MELAB 85; CAEL 70 (overall); CLB 8
Course exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m., room E228.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus information session. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it’s like to be in a George Brown Polytechnic classroom.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Ontario’s first graduate certificate in Construction Management, developed to serve both domestic and internationally educated professionals. Ninety-five per cent of graduates gain full-time employment in the construction sector.
Program Overview
Take your career to the next level. The Construction Management graduate certificate program meets your needs as a construction manager and construction professional, enabling you to apply your prior knowledge and skills and qualify for in-demand, rewarding jobs in the Canadian construction industry.
Full Description
The three-semester Construction Management graduate certificate program provides applied education for construction management positions in the construction sector. You’ll receive graduate-level training that builds on your education and experience, enabling you to succeed as you enter the Canadian construction workforce.
Your Field Education Options
This three-semester graduate certificate program includes a field experience semester in semester 3 to help students transition into the job market.
Program Specific Computer Requirements
Laptop specifications:
- processor: 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-9750H (12MB Cache, up to 4.5 GHz, 6 cores)
- memory (RAM): 16GB (2x8GB DDR4 2666MHz) or32 GB (4x8GB DDR4 266MHz) for T412 program
- disk space: 256GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive (Boot) + 1TB 5400 rpm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive (Storage)
- display card: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060 6GB GDDR6
- connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth, 2 x 2
- ports: 1x HDMI 2.0; 3x SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A including 1x with PowerShare; 1x 2-in-1 SD / MicroMedia Card slot; 1x Wedge lock slot
- operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit English
- screen size: minimum 15.6 inch FHD(1920 x 1080) 300nits IPS Anti-Glare LED Backlit display with 144Hz refresh rate Or Minimum 17+ for T412 program
- audio: 1 combo headphone / microphone jack
Recommendations:
- Do not purchase a laptop until you have been accepted and registered in your program.
- Do not purchase a Mac laptop because many of the programs used will not run on a Mac and you will have difficulty in completing assignments.
- Purchase a PC-based laptop with specifications meeting or exceeding those given above.
- Arrange for home Internet: 25 Mbps; ping time 20 ms–100 ms.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1172 | Communication for Construction Managers |
| BLDG1174 | Construction Plans and Estimating 1 |
| BLDG1187 | Construction Management Practices I |
| BLDG1188 | Construction Project Planning and Scheduling |
| BLDG1189 | Work Integrated Learning Preparation |
| BLDG1196 | Construction Methods and Materials |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1173 | Construction Contract Law |
| BLDG1175 | Construction Management Practices II |
| BLDG1178 | Construction Surveying |
| BLDG1180 | Ontario Building Code |
| BLDG1186 | Construction Plans and Estimating 2 |
| BLDG1194 | Construction Project Management |
| HSAF1182 | Construction Health and Safety |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1191 | Work Integrated Learning |
| BLDG1197 | Construction Business Management |
| BLDG1198 | Leadership and Ethics for Construction Managers |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$12,268.00 *
International Tuition
$28,715.00 **
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the entire program starting in the Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs/semester starting in Fall 2026/Winter 2027 and later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Domestic
Total estimated tuition for the program starting winter is $12,513.00* and it can be paid in three instalments as follows:
(due date for Winter semester fees) – 4,273.00 – semester 1
(due date for Spring semester fees) – 3,953.00 – semester 2
(due date for Fall semester fees) – 4,287.00 – semester 3
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree* or three- or two-year diploma* in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Landscape Engineering, Architectural Studies and Interior Design.
- A resumé outlining your roles and responsibilities in your professional career.
- An employer’s reference letter corroborating the information on your resumé.
- Demonstrated relevant professional construction work experience – a resumé including roles and responsibilities, and an employer’s reference on formal letterhead are required, preferably in PDF format.
English Language Proficiency
George Brown Polytechnic ESL Level 9; TOEFL 88 (online) or 570 (paper), 213 (Computer), 80 (Online) -20 each skill band; IELTS 6.5 (overall), minimum 6.0 (each skill band); MELAB 85; CAEL 70 (overall); CLB 8
Course exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies to promote continuous professional learning in the construction industry.
- Monitor and support workplace health and safety practices and procedures that are compliant with current legislation and regulations.
- Assess construction project operations for compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, standards, bylaws, codes and ethical practices in the construction industry.
- Analyze and monitor construction processes to ensure that sustainability practices are implemented in accordance with contract documents, industry standards and environmental legislative requirements.
- Establish and manage relationships among diverse project stakeholders to achieve construction project goals.
- Manage the production, storage, retrieval and communication of project-related digital documents according to best practices, to meet construction project deadlines and goals.
- Perform a feasibility study to inform decisions in the planning phase of a construction project.
- Schedule, manage and evaluate the progression of construction projects by applying the principles, practices and tools of construction project management to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Prepare estimates and manage procurement processes to control costs in accordance with best practices in construction project management.
- Develop and oversee quality assurance and control processes involved in the completion of construction projects to meet project specifications and industry quality standards.
- Analyze and manage project risks to mitigate their impact throughout the construction project lifecycle.
- Formulate human resource management strategies to optimize personnel requirements for construction project completion.
- Build and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the construction project lifecycle to accomplish construction project goals.
Contact Us
Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management
Phone: 416-415-5000, ext. 6297
Email: construction_mgmt@georgebrown.ca
Our office hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m., room E228.
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
Do you have questions about this program or your career options? Join us for an on-campus information session. You’ll have the opportunity to meet our friendly instructors and staff, ask questions and experience what it’s like to be in a George Brown Polytechnic classroom.
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