Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management at Sait

Program Highlights

Lead construction projects as a site superintendent or project manager, coordinator or planner through courses that teach all aspects of project management, including technical construction and management skills.

Program description

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 booming global construction, engineering, and oil and gas industries. It focuses on the study of how the principles of scientific management are applied to construction projects.

This unique program is the first of its kind offered in Canada and was built by industry, for industry. A need for trained management professionals was identified and SAIT developed this program to build the skills of future leaders in this industry.

Note: This program utilizes an e-learning instructional delivery method. Students will be provided with a laptop with the necessary software used in the classroom.

This degree program is four years in length, consisting of eight 15-week semesters and a 600-hour internship which will be completed at the end of year three.

Scope statement

The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management will provide a graduate with an in-depth education in the key sectors of construction: residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. They will possess managerial, scientific, technical and applied knowledge in the construction field. Graduates will assume a variety of roles with the opportunity to advance into project management and leadership roles. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills. Furthermore, they will have an opportunity to engage in scholarly activities that prepare them for graduate study.

Your career

Graduates participate in construction project management, facilities management and infrastructure development both locally and globally.

Graduates also pursue graduate-level credentials in the construction project management domain.

Numerous career paths exist for graduates of the BSc CPM. Some examples of typical entry-level opportunities for graduates include the following:

• Assistant Construction Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Site Supervisor
• Construction Inspector
• Project Coordinator
• Project Document Controller
• Assistant Project Coordinator
• Project Assistant
• Assistant Site Supervisor
• Junior Estimator
• Junior Contract Administrator
• Assistant Facilities Manager

There are also opportunities for graduates of BSc CPM to pursue a variety of self-employment or entrepreneurial opportunities such as consulting, general contracting, small businesses or other entrepreneurial ventures.