Courses
Construction Project Management-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CANS-6001 | Contemporary Canadian Society | 3 | ||
| Using a sociological lens, this course introduces students to the Canadian social landscape and key societal topics. Students will learn about Canada's history and the experiences of various ethnic, linguistic, and racial groups within the nation. Through understanding the myriad dynamics of culture, socialization, and oppression, students will gain critical insight and holistic understanding of Canadian contemporary society. Topics relevant to race, gender, class, and immigration will be examined in the context of increased equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within Canadian institutions. | ||||
| CANS-6002 | Citizenship & Immigration in Canada | 3 | ||
| What are the factors that have influenced Canada's ever-evolving immigration and citizenship policies and how do these factors influence us today? These are the two major questions that we will address in this course. In answering these questions, we will look at why immigration was central to Canada's nation-building, why there was backlash to immigration, and why World War II was a catalyst for change in Canadian immigration policies. Through understanding the past, we will learn about today's understandings of culture, society, politics, civic responsibility, and belonging in relation to Canadian citizenship and immigration. | ||||
| COMM-6046 | Canadian Workplace Communications | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce post-graduate level international students to communication within the Canadian workplace. Topics to be covered will include verbal, non-verbal and written communications, with a focus on cultural differences. In this course, students will learn how to create basic workplace messages (including social media), engage in workplace conversations, organize workplace meetings, and deliver informal presentations. Instruction will emphasize the importance of tone, audience, purpose, body language, word choice, and grammar in the Canadian context. Through group work, students will develop interpersonal strategies for common face-to-face workplace interactions. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently engage in basic communication with co-workers, clients and customers in the Canadian workplace. | ||||
| DEVL-6035 | The Canadian Workplace | 3 | ||
| This course will teach post-graduate level students that are new to the Canadian workplace the fundamentals of job searching practices, the various processes related to applying to jobs, interview techniques and employer expectations when interviewing. It will also examine workplace culture and on-the-job expectations in order to be successful in Canada. Students will become familiar with their rights and employment standards in Canada, and specifically in Ontario. Students will be able to create targeted resumes for various levels of employment in Canada. Students will also be introduced to the importance and value of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as it relates to workplace organizations. By the end of the course, students will have the necessary tool kit, including essential entry-level marketing documents and various resources to be successful, to begin their career journey in Canada. | ||||
| DEVL-6036 | Post-Secondary Learning in Canada | 3 | ||
| This course will prepare graduate-level international students for the learning environment in Canadian post-secondary institutions. Topics to be covered will include academic integrity, research methods and online learning. Students will learn to apply research, information evaluation and citation skills in addition to learning critical Academic Integrity principles. Students will also be exposed to common teaching and learning methods used in graduate certificate programs, including case-based learning, problem-based learning and experiential learning, and investigate relevant study skills and College resources that will support their learning and development Students will work individually and in groups, both in F2F and online learning environments, and will have ample opportunity for skill development that will support their success in future coursework. | ||||
| POLI-6001 | Canadian Government & Politics | 3 | ||
| Canada's governments and political systems are faced with the challenge of governing a diverse population who inhabit the second-largest nation in the world. Understanding those systems is key to living, learning and working in Canada. Students taking this course will learn the history and current status of Canadian political systems and leaders - from the foundations of the nation at Confederation to the policies and issues behind current government decisions. Students will understand the rights of citizens, the laws of the nation, the political parties that seek to govern us, our three levels of government, and how to engage with those levels for specific issues or needs. Throughout the course, students will learn how to find reliable Canadian media sources to develop the skills needed to critically analyse current issues and consider ways in which the political system could be improved - in part, by considering the policies and practices of other nations. | ||||
| SFTY-6014 | Occupational Health and Safety in Canada | 3 | ||
| This course provides an overview of health and safety legislation and practices in the Canadian workplace. Students will learn about the relevant legislative requirements, including rights and responsibilities of employees, supervisors, employers and joint health and safety committees. The course will cover various topics, including workplace hazards, risk assessments, risk mitigation measures using the hierarchy of control, basic emergency preparedness and response planning. Students will learn about injury prevention and accident investigation concepts, as well as claims management as it relates to Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Students will learn best practices for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment as part of workplace dynamics which includes management structure and organizational culture. As students navigate this course, they will also learn about the importance of effective communication, training, and monitoring as it relates to health and safety. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards, and to promote a safe and healthy work environment. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CONS-6001 | Construction Industry: Overview & Codes | 4 | ||
| Foremost among the challenges faced by project managers and members of the construction industry is ensuring that the project is Built to Code. Knowledge of the 2012 Ontario Building Code Compendium Volume 1 & 2 as it applies to Construction Practices in Canada. In this course, students work through the Ontario Building Code with varying levels of detail that are both reasonable and achievable. | ||||
| SFTY-6005 | Construction Health & Safety | 2 | ||
| Through discussions, lectures, videos, and hands-on training, students will increase their knowledge of legislative codes and other regulatory requirements that govern safety on construction sites. Students will learn essential skills and knowledge required for a project manager to minimize lost person hours and maximize efficiency, by evaluating and ensuring a safe working environment. | ||||
| CONS-6002 | Essentials of Construction | 4 | ||
| Foremost among the challenges faced by project managers is ensuring the financial viability of a project. Feasibility, concept, design, risks and tender estimates will be discussed as to their importance during the estimating process. The course will conclude with the development of the project bid, as well as the understanding of lean management concepts and risks and their impact on estimating. Unreasonable estimates reduce the chances of success and increase stress levels. In this course, students work through the bid process and prepare estimates with varying levels of detail that are both reasonable and achievable. | ||||
| COMM-6024 | Communication for Construction Mgmt | 4 | ||
| In order to keep projects on track, stakeholders involved and aware of their roles and responsibilities, project managers need solid communication skills and to develop and manage documentations. Through a variety of exercises and simulations, students hone their communication skills and prepare both project-related and construction-related documents. Students also use and explore technological tools that enhance and facilitate communication | ||||
| LAWS-6033 | Law & Contracts for Construction | 4 | ||
| Project management, especially in the construction industry involves a lot of contractual agreements. It is very important for project managers and professionals to have a firm grounding in Contract Law. Drawing on a variety of construction law resources, study cases, guest speakers and examining contract documents from a variety of projects for several municipalities, students develop a firm grounding in those elements of Canadian Law and the various types of CCDC documents produced by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee. | ||||
| CONS-6003 | Construction Project Mgmt Fundamentals | 4 | ||
| In this course, students investigate and consolidate the principles, knowledge and theories that lead to best practices in project management. Using case studies and simulations, students generate the relevant documentation and tools that lay the groundwork for successful projects. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CONS-6004 | Construction & the Environment | 3 | ||
| In this course, students analyse the connections between construction and the environment. Case studies and research projects require students to trace the full scope of environmental concerns connected with the construction industry. Using applicable legislation and guidelines as support, students review environmental management plans. | ||||
| CONS-6005 | Construction Job Site Controls | 4 | ||
| The role of the project manager with respect to the onsite control of projects will be the courses primary focus. To manage a construction project effectively, project managers need to maintain control of the job site. Students will become familiar with jobsite layout, management, and coordination of tools, equipment, materials, labour and sub-contractors. Students will also develop strategies to direct the materials equipment and labour that move on and off the job site. | ||||
| MGMT-6078 | Project Planning & Scheduling | 4 | ||
| Managing a construction project requires that all elements for a project phase are in the right place at the right time. Students learn to use project management tools to coordinate the planning and scheduling of project tasks. Students develop project plans and implement strategies for improving existing working plans. | ||||
| ACCT-6006 | Project Cost Control & Accounting | 4 | ||
| Beyond the tangible resources of equipment, materials, and labour, project managers must work to preserve the financial margins that ensure the project's viability. Students explore the fundamentals of accounting and accounting functions with a view to maintaining accurate financial records for a project. Hands on computer lab exercises and activities stress the cost control and oversight responsibilities of managers. | ||||
| MGMT-6079 | Human Resources Management | 3 | ||
| This course provides the student with an overview of the issues, functions and responsibilities to manage people. An emphasis is placed on recruitment and selection, orientation and training, career development, occupational health and safety, employee and union relations and HRs role in ensuring compliance with employment legislation in Canada. | ||||
| CONS-6006 | Applied Construction Project Management | 4 | ||
| Students manage complex construction projects simulations, using knowledge and skills developed throughout the program. Using an interactive approach, students explore various stages of the project lifecycle. Students assess, document and develop plans for the progression of projects. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 17 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||