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Bachelor of Construction Management


DEGREE

Program Overview
The Bachelor of Construction Management (BCM) degree program is unique in
Saskatchewan offering students the opportunity to earn an after-diploma
baccalaureate degree with an additional two years of study. The program was
developed in response to industry need and global trends for trained professionals in
the construction industry. The BCM program combines practical multi-faceted skills
with theoretical knowledge and technical training, truly a practitioner's degree.

Sask Polytech is proud of its reputation of providing industry with 'career ready'
graduates, and this degree is no exception while providing a unique, direct and
relevant path for students to earn a degree in this increasingly important area. The
curriculum encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of construction management
topics including:

scheduling
estimating
safety
contract law
cost control
tendering
project management

During Year 4 of the BCM, students will participate in an industry-supported capstone


project.

This program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced
Education, effective July 1, 2017. This authorization was provided after the program
proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards

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established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for


satisfying themselves that the program and degree will be appropriate to
their needs.

Career and Salary Information

Your Career
Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in the growing heavy industrial,
commercial, engineering, and construction industries. They will be actively engaged in
managing the safe, timely and cost effective delivery of a broad range of projects in
industries like construction, oil and gas, engineering, design, research and
development, and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities could include roles such as
assistant construction manager, assistant project manager, project document
controller, junior contract administrator, assistant facilities manager, project
coordinator, and construction inspector.

Potential Careers
NOC Classification1 Earning Potential2
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Assistant
Construction Construction Managers (0711) $52,000 - $131,100
Manager

Assistant
Project Construction Managers (0711) $52,000 - $131,100
Manager

Project
Production Logistics Co-
Document $38,400 - $85,100
ordinators (1523)
Controller

Length and Start Date


Start Date(s):
September

The current class schedule allows you to learn while you earn. All classes are offered
in the afternoon, typically starting at 5 p.m. Students are able to connect remotely to
classes.

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Length:
Year 3 - 32 weeks; Year 4 - 32 weeks, 4 semesters

Locations
Regina

Admissions

Admission Requirements
Completion of one of the following recognized qualifying diploma and degree
programs **:
Architectural Technologies (Building Sciences or Interior Design)
CAD/CAM Engineering Technology *
Civil Engineering Technologies (Civil Construction or Water Resources)
Electrical Engineering Technology *
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Geomatics and Surveying Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology *
Mining Engineering Technology *
English Language Requirement (/admissions/admission-requirements/english-
language-requirements.aspx)

* The indicated programs require that students complete additional courses


in order to be eligible to graduate.
** In addition, graduates from recognized accredited engineering, urban
planning or architecture degree programs will be accepted for admission

Note:

Any qualified applicants who do not have the required admission credits
identified will be provided with a bridging plan to acquire the needed credits.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic procedures for general Admission Requirements


(/admissions/admission-requirements/admission-requirements.aspx), Special
Admission (/admissions/admission-requirements/special-admission.aspx), and
Admission Processes (/admissions/apply-and-register/admission-
processes.aspx) are available on the institutional website.

The program head will evaluate the applicant's academic credentials for their
eligibility for Special Admission. This evaluation will be done at the discretion of
the program head within Saskatchewan Polytechnic credit and PLAR procedures.
International students can also be considered under this review process.
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ACCUPLACER©

To be confirmed

Admission Method
First Qualified/First Admitted
The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of
Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. When we determine that you meet the
program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date
you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents
and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you
might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for
the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the


application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs
using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application
pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must
reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept


applications year round or maintain an application pool.

See Admission Processes (/admissions/apply-and-register/admission-processes.aspx)


for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees


Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a
program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as
books and supplies (/student-services/academic/bookstores.aspx). For a complete
breakdown of tuition and fees for this program, click here (/admissions/tuition-and-
fees/tuition-fees.aspx) to access the Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus Tuition and
Fee Schedules.

Year 3 - $8,600

International Students
View tuition rates for international students. (/programs-and-
courses/international/programs.aspx)

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Courses
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Year 3 - Semester 5
Code Name/Description Credits
ADMN Organizational Behaviour and 3
300 Conflict Management
You will be introduced to theories of human behaviour in organizations and develop
skills to manage people in the workforce. Your studies will include individual
behaviour, values, interpersonal relationships and communications as well as group
and team dynamics. You will develop conflict management skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ANLT 300 Applied Critical Thinking and 3
Logic
You will learn basic concepts and methods of critical thinking and logic. You will apply
these concepts and methods to analyze and evaluate arguments regarding projects
or problems from mathematics, science and construction science management.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
COMM Managerial Communications 3
301
You will analyze organizational communications structures and practices. You will
practice your writing skills by composing various types of correspondence, including
email, social media, letters and reports. Your public speaking skills will be
strengthened by conducting interviews, facilitating group discussions and delivering a
formal presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
LAW 300 Construction Law 3
You will analyze the legal basis of construction management including Tort (liability)
and Contracts.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online

Elective 1 (must take 1 of 2)


Code Name/Description Credits
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3

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You will learn the theories and concepts that form the foundation of psychology as a
science. You will explore the study of human behaviour by examining concepts
including: social psychology, perception, sensation, learning, memory, human
development, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness, cognition, personality,
intelligence, psychological disorders, and the relationship between health and stress.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): PSYC 101CE
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted
Delivery Group
SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
You will examine how to practice sociology, and learn about the importance of culture
and socialization. You will discuss social inequality in Canada, the power of mass
media and the dualism of sex and gender. You will examine race, ethnicity, social
control, and deviance. Your studies will also include a discussion of collective
behaviour, social movements, and social change.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): SOCI 160
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Web Assisted
Delivery Group

Year 3 - Semester 6
Code Name/Description Credits
ADMN Construction Accounting and 3
302 Finance
You will apply typical business knowledge and skills to the financial management of a
construction project.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ETHC 300 Professional Ethics and 3
Sustainable Development
You will learn the appropriate approach to sensitive ethical and environmental issues
pertaining to construction. You will examine sustainable development practices that
minimize the impact of construction projects on the environment and maximize
energy efficiency.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
LEAD 300 Leadership Development 3
Your studies will focus on principles of leadership, motivation, management and self-
development. You will develop leadership and change management strategies.

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Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
STAT 300 Statistics and Risk Analysis 3
Your studies will focus on descriptive statistics and presentation techniques;
probability theory and inferential statistics including applications based on simple
random sampling, confidence intervals, hypotheses testing and regression-correlation
analysis. You will also examine statistical methods related to risk management in the
construction industry.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online

Elective 2 (must take 1 of 2)


Code Name/Description Credits
CDNS Canadian Government 3
300
You will become familiar with the history of the Canadian government and system of
parliament (including the constitution from 1867 to present). You will learn the broad
principles of government and parliament. This includes the concepts of executive
federalism and responsible government.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
SOCI 300 Culture and Diversity in 3
Canadian Society
You will explore culture and diversity in Canada and the challenges they present. You
will discuss the impacts of oppression, multiculturalism, immigration, social
inequalities, and social justice at both personal and professional levels. You will dicuss
the historical and contemporary challenges of Aboriginal peoples. You will also
examine tools to foster social change and diversity competencies.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online

Year 4 - Semester 7
Code Name/Description Credits
ECON Micro and Macro Economics 3
400
You will study the basics of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Your studies will
include economic theory, problems and solutions. You will gain an understanding in
scarcity, opportunity costs, demand and supply; as well as how various market
structures determine output and price. From a macro perspective you will learn about
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the role of the government's spending and taxation, the Canadian banking system,
foreign trade and other key macroeconomic variables.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ESTM Construction Cost Estimating 3
400 and Procurement
You will learn how to estimate costs for a construction project and prepare a bid
based on that estimate.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
HR 400 Human Resource Management 3
and Industrial Relations
Your studies will focus on an overview of human resource management and practices.
You will learn the planning, recruiting and selection processes; training, developing
and compensation considerations as well as management performance and labour
relations. Employee and organizational ethics will be discussed throughout the course
with an emphasis on using human resource management to achieve high
organizational performance.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MGMT Construction Contracts and 3
400 Documents
You will learn to prepare, interpret and apply the documents used for construction
management,.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): LAW 300
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PLAN Construction Planning and 3
400 Scheduling
You will learn how to schedule work crews, materials, equipment and cash flow for a
construction project.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online

Year 4 - Semester 8
Code Name/Description Credits
BUS 400 Construction Business 3
Strategies: Trends and Issues
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You will study the process of starting and operating a business as well as strategic
and lean management practices. You will practice your skills by developing a business
and marketing plan.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MGMT Construction Project 3
403 Management
You will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to manage a construction project.
You will learn the role of the construction manager, from the bidding phase to project
completion, including the preparation of documents and reports used to manage a
construction project.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ESTM 400, MGMT 400, PLAN 400
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
PROJ 400 Capstone Project 6
You will build on the project management, construction science, and human resource
skills developed in previous courses and complete a capstone project. You will select
a construction project and prepare project plans, schedules, budgets and project
monitoring documents. Your project will include quality control mechanisms, safety
considerations and close-out procedures. The course culminates with the
presentation of your capstone project.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 90.0
Prerequisites(s): Year 3 - Semester 5, Year 3 - Semester 6, Year 4 - Semester 7
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Theory, Online
SFTY 405 Construction Safety and Site 3
Management
You will learn the rights and responsibilities of each participant and how to manage
the activities on a construction site in a safe and effective manner.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online

Note: An open elective for Semester 8 is to be determined.

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and
through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through
life and work experience or non-formal training.

More about PLAR (/admissions/get-credit/plar.aspx)

Transfer Credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be
eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech (/admissions/get-credit/transfer-credit-to-
sask-polytech.aspx) or to another college or university (/admissions/get-
credit/transfer-credit-to-another-institution.aspx).

Holland College

Students who have graduated from the Holland College Architectural Technology
or Construction Technology and Management diploma after June 30, 2018 and
completed required bridging courses may be admitted to the SaskPolytech
Bachelor of Construction Management program as 3rd year degree level students
in BCM

Student Awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away
more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma
program at every campus. You don't have to be a brainiac to receive a student award.
Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or
things like community or volunteer involvement.

More about scholarships (/admissions/resources/scholarships-and-awards.aspx)

Award Name
Location(s)
Program(s)
General Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Scholarship
Regina
Bachelor of Construction Management

General Contractors Association of Saskatchewan


Scholarship (3214)
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Construction Management Degree

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program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus.

Credential/Year: Degree, Year 3, Year 4


Locations:
Regina
Programs:
Bachelor of Construction Management
Selection Criteria:
Academic Achievement (100% weighting).
Value: $1000
Number Available: 1
Graham Group Scholarship
Regina
Bachelor of Construction Management

Graham Group Scholarship (3272)


Eligibility:
Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Construction Management Program - Year
3 at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus.

Credential/Year: Degree, Year 3


Locations:
Regina
Programs:
Bachelor of Construction Management
Selection Criteria:
Academic Achievement (100% weighting).
Value: $1000
Number Available: 2
Graham Group Scholarship
Regina
Bachelor of Construction Management

Graham Group Scholarship (3273)


Eligibility:
Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Construction Management Program - Year
4 at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus.

Credential/Year: Degree, Year 4


Locations:
Regina
Programs:
Bachelor of Construction Management
Selection Criteria:
Academic Achievement (100% weighting).
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Value: $1000
Number Available: 2
North Ridge Development Award
Regina
Bachelor of Construction Management

North Ridge Development Award (2002)


Eligibility:
Be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Construction Management, Year 3 at
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus.

Credential/Year: Diploma, Year 3


Locations:
Regina
Programs:
Bachelor of Construction Management
Selection Criteria:
Financial Need (60% weighting); Academic Achievement (40% weighting) based
on weighted average of final marks of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Diploma
program. Preference will be given to students who are either: mature students, 26
years of age and older, or women in non-traditional trades.
Education Equity: Women in Trades and Technology
Value: $1000
Number Available: 1
O' Neill Project Management Inc. Award
All locations
Multiple programs

O' Neill Project Management Inc. Award (3467)


Eligibility:
Enrolled in the following programs, listed by order of preference: - Bachelor of
Construction Management (1st choice)- Year 1 - Business Diploma ( 2nd choice)-
Year 1 - Construction trades (3rd choice)- Year 1-include Carpentry, Electrician,
plumbing and pipefitting, refrigeration and air conditioning programs. -
Engineering Technologies (4th choice)- Year 1- include CAD/CAM Engineering
Technology, Civil Engineering Technologies, Computer Engineering Technology,
Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Systems Engineering Technology,
Environmental Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting
Technology, Geomatics and Surveying Engineering Technology, Instrumentation
Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mining Engineering
Technology and Power Engineering Technology. This award is renewable and may
be renewed for up to three consecutive years. To be eligible for renewal of the
award, a student must: - Be enrolled full-time in the program in which they were
enrolled the previous academic year - Have achieved a minimum grade point
average of 75% in the prior year of study; -Have met all completion requirements
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for the program in the prior year of study.

Credential/Year: Applied Certificate, Certificate, Degree, Diploma, Year 1


Locations:
All locations
Programs:
Bachelor of Construction Management, Business Diploma, CAD/CAM Engineering
Technology, Carpentry, Civil Engineering Technologies, Computer Engineering
Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrician, Electronic Systems
Engineering Technology, Engineering Design and Drafting Technology,
Environmental Engineering Technology, Geomatics and Surveying Engineering
Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Technology, Mining Engineering Technology, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Power
Engineering Technology, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
Selection Criteria:
Financial Need (50% weighting) ; Academic Achievement (50% weighting) .
Preference to students of self-declared Aboriginal Ancestry. Aboriginal ancestry
includes Metis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian and Inuit.
Value: $500
Number Available: 1

Additional Information

Program Head
Ahmed Hosni
ahmed.hosni@saskpolytech.ca (mailto:ahmed.hosni@saskpolytech.ca?subject=)
306-775-7753

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