Course

This course covers essential concepts and techniques in project planning, budgeting, and preconstruction processes. Students gain skills in project feasibility analysis, project clarification, mobilization preparation, and risk assessment, preparing them for successful careers in construction and facilities management.

This course overviews project scheduling where students learn to create, manage, and optimize schedules, ensuring efficient project execution. Topics include, software management, critical path analysis, Gantt charts, and resource allocation. Practical skills for effective project planning and execution are emphasized.

Learn and participate in essential safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation in construction and facilities management. Practice in ensuring workplace safety and meet regulatory standards in these dynamic fields.

This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for accurate cost estimation in construction and facilities management projects. Topics include quantity takeoff, pricing, bid preparation, and cost control methods, enabling students to excel in the field of construction and facilities estimating.

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.

Explore the intricacies of contract bidding, awarding, and procurement processes in this course. Gain essential skills for successful management of contracts and procurement-related tasks in various professional settings.

Explore the alliance between construction management and facilities management in the management of building structures and land. Learn how these fields integrate and interact to optimize performance in the areas of cost reductions, time savings and quality improvements.

An opportunity to pursue subjects otherwise not offered by the program.

Supervised individual research for students who have been granted a student research associateship.

Supervised individual/group mentored research.

Explore real-world applications of construction and facilities management through hands-on internships. Gain practical experience, develop industry skills, and build a strong foundation for a successful career in this dynamic field.

Explore technological trends in construction and facilities management, including drone applications, Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, and other innovative technologies reshaping the industry.

A comparative study that covers foundational biological principles and establishes the scientific basis that underscores the selection of plants as food, medicine, or raw materials by different societies. Within each module, the learning activities will integrate the scientific foundation with the economic, cultural, and societal significance of these plants, which will help students contextualize the role of these plants in the development of agricultural practices and the rise and fall of civilizations.