Overview
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.
Is this the right fit for me?
Students with higher grades usually experience more success in SAIT’s programs. There is a direct correlation between the time and energy invested in studies to the success achieved.
Course difficulty levels are higher for a degree program than for a diploma program.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management program has received full accreditation from the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS), a self-regulatory, professional body that sets the highest standard for construction economics in Canada. It is the first program in Alberta to be accredited by CIQS.
This program has also been granted the Project Management Institute (PMI) Global accreditation for five years. The PMI Global Accreditation Center (PMI- GAC) is the world's leading specialized accrediting body for project management and related degree programs, accrediting programs at the bachelor's, postgraduate and doctorate levels offered within accredited institutions of higher education worldwide.
The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management degree program is the first in Canada to be accredited by PMI-GAC.
Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management degree.
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Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in construction project management, facilities management, and infrastructure development both locally and globally. Potential positions include:
- assistant construction or project manager
- assistant or lead site supervisor
- construction inspector
- project coordinator
- junior contract administrator
- junior estimator
- assistant facilities manager
Tuition and fees
Domestic 2022/23
- Year 1: $7,949
- Year 2: $7,949
- Year 3: $8,891.50
- Year 4: $7,949
International 2022/23
- Year 1: $22,208.90
- Year 2: $22,208.90
- Year 3: $24,577.39
- Year 4: $22,208.90
Final costs are dependent on the number of course credits a student takes per semester.
Requirements
You will be offered admission to this program through direct entry if you meet the admission requirements and space is available.
When can you apply?
- Applications for fall 2022 opened on Oct. 6, 2021.
- Applications for winter 2023 opened on March 31, 2022.
| Classes begin | Year start date | Year-end date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Sept. 6, 2022 | April 28, 2023 |
| Winter 2023 | Jan. 9, 2023 | Aug. 25, 2023 |
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Admission requirements
Application dates
Applications are accepted until the program start date but are subject to change.
- Fall 2022 start: Applications opened on Oct. 6, 2021.
- Winter 2023 start: Applications opened on March 31, 2022.
Program requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following (or equivalent), as well as the English Proficiency requirement.
- An overall minimum average of 70% in the following courses or equivalents:
- Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, AND,
- English Language Arts 30-1, AND,
- two courses from Group A, AND,
- one course from Group A or B.
- Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, AND,
| Group A (academics) | Group B (other) (five credits) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics 31 | Art 30 or 31 |
| Biology 30 | Drama 30 |
| Chemistry 30 | Music 30 (choral, instrumental, general) |
| Physics 30 | Physical Education 30 |
| Science 30 | Religion 35 |
| Social Studies 30-1 | |
| Social Studies 30-2 | |
| One language 30 | |
| Another five-credit Grade 12 subjects or a combination of two three-credit grade 12 subjects | |
| Five credits of advanced career and technology courses |
- A two-year diploma or a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, with a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA (67% or C+) and completion of English 30-1 and Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30 or Math 30-2 or equivalents.
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.
SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if your education is from outside of Canada.
Direct entry: four-step process
Step 1: Read the program information to see the qualities needed for student success.
Step 2: Ensure that you meet all of the admission requirements listed above.
Step 3: Apply to Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management and submit your transcripts and/or anticipated final grades.
- Admission will be extended on a first-qualified, first-offered basis until the program is full.
Step 4: Find out how to monitor your application status.
Communication during admission
Email is the primary source of communication during the selection process. Ensure your personal email account is managed appropriately to receive our emails, files, and communications.
Program completion
- Students have 10 years to complete the credential requirements. The time limitation begins on the date the student started the first course in the credential.
- For more information, refer to AC 3.1.1 - Grading and Progression Procedure.
Courses
Program outline
The Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management requires 123 credits (41 courses) for completion, including 72 credits at the senior level.
All courses are 3 credits each. Program credit distribution is as shown below.
Core courses
- Construction core courses: 78 credits (26 courses: seven junior and 19 senior courses)
- Complementary core courses: 27 credits (nine courses: six junior and three senior courses)
Elective courses
- Construction core elective courses — six credits (two senior courses)
- Complementary elective courses — 12 credits (four courses: one science elective, one humanities elective, one social sciences elective, and one law elective).
Looking for course descriptions and requisites? Visit the course catalogue
First year
The following program structure is recommended.
Semester one
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-1070 | Communication and Presentation Skills | 3.0 |
| CPMT-1010 | Introduction to Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| MATH-1011 | Technical Mathematics I | 3.0 |
| PHYS-1011 | Introductory Physics | 3.0 |
| Plus one Elective (Humanities) | 3.0 | |
| Semester one total | 15.0 | |
Semester two
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH-1020 | Construction Presentation Graphics | 3.0 |
| CIVL-1110 | Materials and Methods of Construction | 3.0 |
| MATH-1111 | Technical Mathematics II | 3.0 |
| PHYS-1110 | Physics II | 3.0 |
| SMTL-1010 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3.0 |
| Semester two total | 15.0 | |
| First-year total | 30.0 | |
Second year
Semester three
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CIVL-2010 | Structures I | 3.0 |
| CPMT-2010 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| ESTM-2010 | Project Cost Estimation | 3.0 |
| STAT-3110 | Statistics for Science and Engineering | 3.0 |
| SURV-1010 | Construction Surveying | 3.0 |
| Semester three total | 15.0 | |
Semester four
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CODE-3011 | Codes and Standards | 3.0 |
| CIVL-3010 | Structures II | 3.0 |
| CIVL-2130 | Mechanical and Electrical Systems | 3.0 |
| CIVL-2120 | Soil Mechanics and Foundations | 3.0 |
| Plus one Elective (Social Science) | 3.0 | |
| Semester four total | 15.0 | |
| Second-year total | 30.0 | |
Third year
Semester five
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CPMT-3020 | Project Delivery Systems and Contracts | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3110 | Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods | 3.0 |
| MGMT-3010 | Business Skills and Processes | 3.0 |
| Plus two Electives (Science and Law) | 6.0 | |
| Semester five total | 15.0 | |
Semester six
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CPMT-3130 | Cost Planning and Control | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3030 | Project Procurement Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3060 | Project Risk and Conflict Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4060 | Scope and Design Management | 3.0 |
| CMPT-4130 | Construction Safety Management | 3.0 |
| Semester six total | 15.0 | |
| Third-year total | 30.0 | |
Internship
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ITRN-4000 | Internship | 3.0 |
Fourth year
Semester seven
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CLAW-3011 | Construction Law | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4110 | Project Organization and Supervision | 3.0 |
| ENVS-3020 | Sustainable Construction | 3.0 |
| STAT-4010 | Research Methodologies | 3.0 |
| Plus one Core Elective (Major/Technical Elective) | 3.0 | |
| Semester seven total | 15.0 | |
Semester eight
| Course code | Course name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CPMT-4990 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4320 | E-Project Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4070 | International Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3010 | Quality Management | 3.0 |
| Plus one Core Elective (Major/Technical Elective) | 3.0 | |
| Semester eight total | 15.0 | |
| Fourth-year total | 30.0 | |
| Program total | 123.0 | |
Courses
| Junior | ||
| ARCH-1020 | Construction Presentation Graphics | 3.0 |
| CIVL-1110 | Materials and Methods of Construction | 3.0 |
| CIVL-2010 | Structures I | 3.0 |
| CPMT-1010 | Introduction to Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| ESTM-2010 | Project Cost Estimation | 3.0 |
| SMTL-1010 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3.0 |
| SURV-1010 | Construction Surveying | 3.0 |
| Senior | ||
| CIVL-2120 | Soil Mechanics & Foundations | 3.0 |
| CIVL-2130 | Mechanical & Electrical Systems | 3.0 |
| CIVL-3010 | Structures II | 3.0 |
| CODE-3011 | Codes and Standards | 3.0 |
| CPMT-2010 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3010 | Quality Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3020 | Project Delivery Systems and Contracts | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3030 | Project Procurement Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3060 | Project Risk and Conflict Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3110 | Heavy Construction Equipment and Methods | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3130 | Cost Planning & Control | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4060 | Scope and Design Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4070 | International Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4110 | Project Organization and Supervision | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4130 | Construction Safety Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4320 | E-Project Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4990 | Capstone Project | 3.0 |
| ENVS-3020 | Sustainable Construction | 3.0 |
| ITRN-4000 | Internship | 3.0 |
| Junior | ||
| COMM-1070 | Communication and Presentation Skills | |
| MATH-1011 | Technical Mathematics I | 3.0 |
| MATH-1111 | Technical Mathematics II | 3.0 |
| MGMT-3010 | Business Skills and Processes | 3.0 |
| PHYS-1011 | Introductory Physics | 3.0 |
| STAT-3110 | Statistics for Science and Engineering | |
| Senior | ||
| CLAW-3011 | Construction Law | 3.0 |
| PHYS-1110 | Physics II | 3.0 |
| STAT-4010 | Research Methodologies | 3.0 |
| Construction elective (choose two) | ||
| Senior | 3.0 | |
| CIVL-3110 | Construction Productivity | 3.0 |
| CIVL-4010 | Real Estate Principles and Construction Finance | 3.0 |
| CIVL-4110 | Value Engineering | 3.0 |
| CPMT-3040 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| CPMT-4010 | Facilities Management | 3.0 |
| Humanities electives (choose one) | ||
| Junior | ||
| PHIL-1011 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| ENGL-1010 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 |
| PHIL-1030 | Ethics in Technology | 3.0 |
| ARCH-1010 | History of Architecture | 3.0 |
| HUMN-2010 | Introduction to Humanities | 3.0 |
| PHIL-1040 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
| Senior | ||
| COMM-3300 | Intercultural Communications | 3.0 |
| PHIL-3010 | Ethics | 3.0 |
| Law electives (choose one) |
||
| Junior | ||
| CLAW-1011 | Canadian and Environmental Law | 3.0 |
| Senior | ||
| BLAW-2030 | Business Law | 3.0 |
| Social science electives (choose one) |
||
| Junior | ||
| ANTH-2230 | Indigenous Studies | 3.0 |
| PSYC-1010 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOCI-2010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| ECON-1110 | Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| ECON-1010 | Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| Senior | ||
| SOCI-3060 | Technology and Society | 3.0 |
| SOCI-3340 | Society and the Workplace | 3.0 |
| SOCI-3380 | Conformity and Deviance in the Workplace | 3.0 |
| Science electives (choose one) |
||
| Junior | ||
| BIOL-2220 | Organisms and their Relationships | 3.0 |
| CPMT-1010 | Introduction to Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| ENVS 2010 | Environmental Science for Sustainability | 3.0 |
| SCIE-2230 | Science of Health and Wellness | 3.0 |
| SCIE-2240 | Science Past Present Future | 3.0 |
| CIVL-222* | Concrete Technology | 3.0 |
| ARCH-351** | Science and Systems IV | 3.0 |
| *SAIT CVT graduates who enter into BSc. CPM may use CIVL-222 as a junior science elective. | ||
| **SAIT AT graduates who enter into BSc. CPM may use ARCH-351 as a junior science elective. | ||
Costs 2021/22
Domestic tuition and fees*
| Year | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Health and dental plan | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,905 | $793.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $7,238 |
| 2 | $5,905 | $793.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $7,238 |
| 3 | $6,496 | $793.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $7,829 |
| 4 | $5,905 | $793.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $7,238 |
International tuition and fees*
| Year | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees | Health and dental plan | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,185 | $1,045.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $21,518 |
| 2 | $20,779 | $1,045.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $22,112 |
| 3 | $23,291 | $1,045.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $24,624 |
| 4 | $21,175 | $1,045.20 | $287.77 | $252 | $22,508 |
*Fees and tuition are based on a two-semester full course load structure. There may be additional fees for practicums and terms held outside of this time frame.
SAIT fees
- Campus athletic and recreation fee: $183.20
- Universal transit pass (Upass): $310
- Student support fee: $150
- Student technology fee: $150
Health and dental fees
Domestic students
- Health plan: $122
- Dental plan: $130
Students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Please refer to Saitsa's website for information.
International students
- Health and Dental plan: $252
For more information on health and dental benefits for international students, please contact the International Centre.
Books and supplies*
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.
For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Costs 2022/23
Domestic tuition and fees
Cost per credit: $216
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | $6,480 | $916 | $553 | $7,949 |
| 2 | 2 | $6,480 | $916 | $553 | $7,949 |
| 3 | 3 | $7,128 | $1,065 | $698.50 | $8,891.50 |
| 4 | 2 | $6,480 | $916 | $553 | $7,949 |
International tuition and fees
Cost per credit: $691.33
| Year | Number of semesters | Tuition fees | SAIT fees | Saitsa fees* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | $20,739.90 | $916 | $553 | $22,208.90 |
| 2 | 2 | $20,739.90 | $916 | $553 | $22,208.90 |
| 3 | 3 | $22,813.89 | $1,065 | $698.50 | $24,577.39 |
| 4 | 2 | $20,739.90 | $916 | $553 | $22,208.90 |
*Maximum fee. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits a student takes per semester and whether they opt-out of health and dental benefits.
SAIT fees
- Campus athletic and recreation fee: $196
- Year 3: $245
- Universal transit pass (Upass): $320
- Student support fee: $200
- Year 3: $250
- Student technology fee: $200
- Year 3: $250
Saitsa fees
Student Association fee
- Maximum: $436.50
This is the maximum amount the student will pay. Actual fees may be less and are based on the number of credits the students take per semester.
Health and dental fees
- Health plan: $127
- Dental plan: $135
Students with existing health and/or dental plans can opt-out. Please refer to Saitsa's website for information.
For more information on health and dental benefits for international students, please contact the International Centre.
Books and supplies*
Books and supplies are approximately $1000 for the second year or $500 per semester.
For an estimate of the costs associated with purchasing a computer that meets the program's hardware and software requirements, see our computers and laptops page.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid.
*Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change.
Next steps for incoming students
Have you been accepted to this program? Here's what you'll need for your first day of classes.
Fall 2022
Orientation
Your program orientation date will be announced shortly. You will receive further details shortly from your academic chair or program coordinator.
Learn more about campus orientation.
How to register for classes
You'll follow an adjustable block registration process to enrol in your classes. Learn how to register on our registration and schedules page.
Computers and laptops
This is a bring your own device program with a power-user hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Preparation courses
To support your success, you’ll be automatically registered in two short courses to prepare you for the academic year:
PERS 050: Student Rights and Responsibilities
This course is designed to introduce you to student rights and responsibilities at SAIT. You will learn about SAIT's rich and diverse community, become familiar with guidelines and procedures that create a safe, respectful learning experience for you, and gain practical tips for how you can engage in the SAIT community in a positive and responsible way. PRES-050 must be completed within 30 days from the start of the semester.
PREP 100: The SAIT Experience
Get tips and insider information on time management, exam preparation, effective notetaking and more through this free, online short course for new students. Plus, learn about discussion boards, online communication and submitting assignments online. Course completion is recommended by the end of your first semester.
Both courses can be accessed through Brightspace D2L before the first day of classes.
Required textbooks
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore's website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.
Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn't receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you're in luck, no textbook purchase is required this term.
Contact
Phone: 403.284.8367
Email: construction.cpm@sait.ca
Academic Chair
Verda Kocabas, Academic Chair
Email: verda.kocabas@sait.ca
Next steps for all students
Here's what else you'll need to do to get ready!
Next steps for accepted students
Important dates and deadlines
Find important dates applicable to all students, including your transcript and tuition payment deadlines on our Important Dates page.
