CSUEB Catalog 2009-2010: Construction Mgt (Graduate)

Construction Management

	Department Information
	M.S. in Construction Management
	Sample Programs
	Other Degree Requirements
	Graduate Courses

This degree was pending implementation at the time of catalog production for this Catalog. Please check with the department for the status of this degree.

Department Information

Department of Engineering
College of Science
Office: VBT 346
Phone: (510) 885-2654
Website: www.sci.csueastbay.edu/engineering/


Professors Christopher W. K. Lubwama (Chair, Accounting and Finance), Ph.D. Simon Fraser University (Canada) Saeid Motavalli (Chair), Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh Susan B. Opp, (Biology) Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Helen Zong, Ph.D. University of Houston Associate Professors David Bowen, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Karina Garbesi (Geography and Environmental Studies), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professors Farnaz Ganjeizadeh, Ph.D. University of Alabama at Huntsville Farzad Shahbodaghlou, Ph.D. Purdue University Tammie X. Simmons-Mosley (Accounting and Finance), Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Please consult the 2010-2011 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

M.S. in Construction Management

Program Description
The Department of Engineering is offering an interdisciplinary Masters of Science degree in Construction Management. This degree is designed for working professionals who are in leadership/management positions in the construction industry or planning to advance their careers to manage large construction projects.

The goals of the Masters of Science degree in Construction Management are to prepare effective managers for large public and private construction projects, to prepare the workforce required for the expected increase in the state's transportation infrastructure improvements, and to enable current and future engineers and other professionals to assume leadership roles in the construction industry.

This program is different from other construction management programs as it is based on a well-balanced curriculum covering various aspects of the construction management profession. It is also unique in that it will be offered as a hybrid program with classes being offered partially on-line with limited in-class activity. Special attention is given to working professionals with classes offered at times convenient for the students. Students will take required courses in legal and environmental issues in construction, project planning and control, cost estimating, financial and risk management issues. Also issues in construction safety and current trends in construction industry will be discussed. Students will also have a broad choice of electives from courses in construction management, engineering, business, or other graduate courses with department approval.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Masters of Science degree in Construction Management is to prepare effective managers to lead medium and large public and private construction projects, prepare a technically capable management workforce requirement for the expected increase in the state's transportation infrastructure improvement projects, and enable current and future engineers and other professionals to assume leadership roles in the construction industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an M.S. in Construction Management from Cal State East Bay will


	1.	have knowledge in the core construction management areas (legal issues in construction, environmental issues, project planning and control, financial decision making, risk analysis, and safety),
	2.	have knowledge in broad areas of construction management beyond the core areas,
	3.	have the ability to communicate effectively,
	4.	have the ability to function in teams,
	5.	have the knowledge of sustainable building and construction techniques and relevant state regulations,
	6.	have an awareness of the complex environment (involving professional and ethical responsibilities) in which they will practice their profession,
	7.	have the ability to educate themselves and be prepared for lifelong learning and professional development, and
	8.	have experience in solving real life problems.

Career Opportunities
With the expected increase in large construction work, in part stemming from the increase in public spending on California's transportation infrastructure improvement, there is considerable demand for individuals who can technically and scientifically manage large construction projects. The construction industry, as a whole, is one of the largest industries in the nation with a great need for skilled project managers. Sample jobs are construction manager, site manager and others.

Features
The M.S. in Construction Management is designed to accommodate working adults with courses offered in a hybrid format requiring a reduced number of on-campus class meetings. The class meetings will be conducted at times convenient for the students. The instructors will be selected from the industry leaders with significant construction management work experience. Students will have the opportunity to take elective courses in construction management, engineering, business, or other graduate courses with department approval, to broaden their skills.

Admission
The M.S. in Construction Management is open to individuals planning a career or advancing their career in the construction industry, and who have


	1.	a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (4.0 basis) in their undergraduate work,
	2.	relevant work experience, and
	3.	College Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent level math courses.

In addition to the University Graduate and Post-baccalaureate Application, all applicants should submit to the department: (1) personal statement explaining their reasons for wanting to pursue the M.S. in Construction Management degree, (2) a resume detailing their professional and academic achievements, and (3) two letters of recommendation.

Admission to the University and admission to the M.S. in Construction Management degree program are separate steps.

Student Standing and Progress Toward the Degree
There are three categories of student status which reflect student progress toward the degree: "Conditionally Classified Graduate" student, "Classified Graduate" student, and "Advancement to Candidacy" student.


1.	Students achieve "Conditionally Classified Graduate" status when they have been admitted to the M.S. in Construction Management degree program, but have not yet completed the prerequisites for "Classified Graduate" status in the M.S. in Construction Management.
2.	Students achieve "Classified Graduate" status when they have satisfied the University Writing Skills Requirement. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the testing Web site at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or call 510.885.3661.
3.	Students are advanced to Candidacy when they have completed the required courses with a 3.0 or better GPA.
	Note: Students who fail to maintain progress by falling below a 3.0 GPA in their graduate courses for two or more consecutive quarters will be academically disqualified from the university.

Degree Requirements
The M.S. degree program in Construction Management requires completion of 48 quarter units distributed among required courses, elective courses, and the Project. Of these units, at least 35 units must be completed in residence (transfer units are limited to 13 quarter units); at least 24 units must be in courses in the 6000 series. No course numbered 1000 to 2999 (or equivalent if taken elsewhere) may be used as part of the 48-unit graduate degree program.

No more than 4 units of Independent Study (CMGT 6900) may be counted toward the 48 units required for the degree. Project credit may not exceed 4 units.

A grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained in all 48-quarter units taken to satisfy the degree requirements. All graduate degree requirements must be completed within five (5) years.

Curricular Requirements (48 units)


I.	Required Courses (36 Units)
	CMGT 6100 Engineering Graphics for Construction Management (4) CMGT 6200 Legal Issues in Construction Management (4) CMGT 6300 Environmental Issues and Green Building (4) CMGT 6400 Construction Cost Estimating (4) CMGT 6500 Construction Project Planning and Control, Computer Tools (4) CMGT 6600 Financial Decision Making and Reporting in Construction (4) CMGT 6700 Construction Risk Management and Commissioning (4) CMGT 6800 Construction Safety (4) CMGT 6850 Current Issues in Construction Management (4)
II.	Elective Courses (8 units)
	Eight (8) quarter units of graduate course credit from the following list or other graduate courses with department approval. CMGT 6860 Utility Systems Construction (4); CMGT 6870 Advanced Integrated Computer Applications (4); CMGT 6900 Independent Study (1-4); ENGR 5601 Statistics and Probability for Science and Engineering I (4); ENGR 6200 Project Management (4), ENGR 6400 Research Methods in Engineering Management (4); MGMT 6130 Enterprise Planning and Control (4); MGMT 6526, 7810 Quality Management (4)
III.	Capstone Experience (4 units)
	CMGT 6899 Project (4)

Sample Programs

M.S. in Construction Management

2008 (24 units)

Based on two courses per quarter


Fall Quarter (8 units)	Winter Quarter (8 units)	Spring Quarter (8 units)
CMGT 6100 CMGT 6200	CMGT 6400 CMGT 6500	CMGT 6600 CMGT 6300

2009 (24 units)

Based on two courses per quarter


Fall Quarter (8 units)	Winter Quarter (8 units)	Spring Quarter (8 units)
CMGT 6700 CMGT 6800	CMGT 6850 Elective	CMGT 6899 Elective

Incompletes
Students accumulating more than 8 units of work graded "I" may not register for courses applicable to the degree until the "I" grades are removed.

Capstone Experience
To complete a research project, students enroll in CMGT 6899 Project (4 units). The Project is a capstone cumulative experience based on the coursework completed for the degree and is accompanied by a written document. A faculty member from the department supervises the student's work. One bound copy of the written component of the Project is required for the department.

Grades of "RP" (Report in Progress) may be given for a Project that is not completed at the end of the quarter. The "RP" grade must be removed within five years or it will become an "F."

Granting the Degree
Upon satisfaction of all requirements for the degree, the department will recommend that the candidate be granted the Master of Science degree in Construction Management. Students must file for graduation by the end of the second week of the quarter prior to the quarter in which they expect to graduate.

Other Degree Requirements

In addition to departmental requirements, every student must also satisfy the university requirements for graduation which are described in the Graduate and Post-baccalaureate Studies chapter in the graduate section of this catalog. These include the 32-unit residence requirement, the five year rule on currency of subject matter, the minimum number of units of 6000-level courses, the 3.00 grade point average, and the University Writing Skills Requirement. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the testing Web site at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or call 510.885.3661.

Graduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is CMGT.
6100	Engineering Graphics for Construction Management (4) Engineering graphics fundamentals, drawing and reading construction plans with emphasis on the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools in construction.
6200	Legal Issues in Construction Management (4) Legal issues arising from design and construction services such as claims and dispute resolution, liability, state law pertaining to construction.
6300	Environmental Issues and Green Building (4) Environmental laws and regulations pertaining to construction. Issues such as construction waste disposal and treatment, and green building concepts, LEED permits, scoring and submittal processes for projects.
6400	Construction Cost Estimating (4) Issues related to construction project cost from the conceptual phase to full implementation. Use of computer aided tools for construction cost estimating.
6500	Construction Project Planning and Control, Computer Tools (4) Application of project planning techniques such as CPM and PERT. Project scheduling, forecasting, communications required for project cost and scheduling control. Study of various tools and techniques for construction management information systems. Familiarization with the latest software for construction management.
6600	Financial Decision Making and Reporting in Construction (4) Introduction to real estate finance. Issues such as mortgage evaluation, cash flow, capital markets, tax laws, and other financial aspects of construction projects are covered.
6700	Construction Risk Management and Commissioning (4) Techniques for decision making under uncertainty, risk analysis in construction. Issues related to commissioning of construction projects.
6800	Construction Safety (4) Issues related to safety in construction projects. Safety risk prevention methods in construction. Laws pertaining to safety in construction. Study of OSHA regulations.
6850	Current Issues in Construction Management (4) Topics selected that cover current issues in construction management such as construction methods, equipment, and safety issues. Prerequisite: Departmental Approval. May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 8 units, when content varies.
6860	Utility Systems Construction (4) Study of the materials, methods, and techniques associated with the construction of major utility systems such as water, sewer, communications, electrical or natural gas. Includes construction of central utility plants, as well as major distribution and collection systems. Prerequisite: CMGT 6100.
6870	Advanced Integrated Computer Applications (4) Study of management information systems used in the construction industry. Emphasis on the utilization of current state-of-the-art integration of Computer Aided Design (CAD), scheduling (including advanced concepts such as resource leveling, schedule compression, and cash flow projections), and estimating programs. Prerequisites: CMGT 6400 and CMGT 6500.
6899	Project (1-4) This is a capstone project where the knowledge gained in the curriculum is applied to a real world construction project. Prerequisite: Completion of 32 credit hours of required courses.
6900	Independent Study (1-4) Course is based on selected research topics agreed on between the student and the faculty supervising the course. Prerequisite: Completion of 32 credit hours of required courses.