(CFM 310) Project Management in the Built Environment
This course equips students with essential project management skills in Construction and Facilities Management, covering planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and quality assurance. Through real-world case studies and hands-on simulations, students gain practical experience, preparing them for roles as project managers, construction coordinators, or facility management leaders.
| Credit Hours | 3.0 Lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | CFM 105, CFM 220 |
| Offered | Fall, spring |
| Programs | Construction and Facilities Management (BS), Construction and Facilities Management Minor |
Course Learning Outcomes
- Proficient Project Planning: Students will demonstrate proficiency in project planning, including defining project goals, creating work breakdown structures, and developing comprehensive project schedules, to ensure successful project execution.
- Utilizing Budgeting and Cost Control: Be capable of creating project budgets, estimating costs, monitoring expenses, and implementing cost control measures to optimize project financial outcomes.
- Risk Management Expertise: Students will develop the ability to identify and assess project risks, formulate risk mitigation strategies, and ensure project resilience against uncertainties.
- Quality Assurance Skills: Learning outcomes will include the proficiency to develop quality assurance plans, monitor project performance, and implement strategies to ensure project outcomes meet or exceed established quality standards.
- Software Tool Integration: Graduates will be proficient in integrating modern project management tools and technologies into project management practices to enhance efficiency and collaboration in construction and facilities projects.