Project Management in the Built Environment (MPM, MASc)

This interdisciplinary graduate program offers a two-year, research-focused Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree or a one-year full-time/three-year part-time course-based Master of Project Management (MPM) degree.

Degree earned: Master of Project Management, Master of Applied Science

• Project management professionals with expertise specific to the built environment are critical to addressing the urgent challenges of the climate crisis and the rapidly changing architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry. This graduate program offers students the opportunity to explore principles necessary to deliver innovative and sustainable buildings and prepare for careers in AECO project management. 
• Gain expertise in managing and delivering projects at any stage of the building lifecycle from planning, design, construction and operations to end-of-life. Learn how your projects can leverage emerging technologies to improve energy efficiency and the occupant experience while reducing carbon emissions.

Admissions Information
MPM and MASc

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate engineering or science degree (or equivalent degree) from an accredited institution. Sample disciplines include architectural science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a related design, applied science or construction field.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
• Statement of interest
• Resumé/CV
• Transcripts
• MASc: Two letters of recommendation; MPM: One letter of recommendation from AECO employer
• English language proficiency requirement
• Applicants to the MPM program are expected to have a minimum of 12 months (and preferably 36 months) of experience in the field in the AECO industry

Research Areas

• Design collaboration
• Advanced digital design and construction
• Construction project management
• Digital fabrication
• AEC Practice management
• FM-enabled and lifecycle BIM planning
• Integrating big data into BIM and Building operations
• Smart buildings (technologies and/or implementation best practices)
• Strategic investment in building portfolio retrofits
• Automated data collection in construction
• Artificial intelligence applications in built environment
• IT in project management
• Data-driven infrastructure asset management
• Digital Twins

Sample Courses

• PM8001 – Project Delivery from Conception to Project Plan 
• PM8002 – Project Delivery from Execution to Operations
• PM8003 - Cost and Schedule
• PM8004 - The Complex Project
• PM 8201 Emergent Design & Construction Processes
• PM8202 – Strategic Leadership and Management in the Built Environment
• PM8203: International Construction Project Management
• PM 8204 – Negotiating Legal, regulatory and contractual issues