Students must complete three required courses towards the 15 credit certificate:
- CEE 2201 -
Construction Cost Estimating
This course teaches the methodology for estimating construction costs. The course covers all types of costs and all types of construction. The student is introduced to standard reference materials and to computerized
estimating systems. The course teaches methods and procedures for developing accurate estimates and the basis for follow-on cost control.
- CEE 2202 -
Construction Scheduling
This course teaches the student the theory and practice of planning, scheduling, and controlling the time and cost of construction projects. The course covers various advanced techniques such as cost duration analysis,
critical resource analysis, stochastic modeling, and cost control. The course teaches the use of contemporary computerized software systems with hands-on application.
- CEE 2203 -
Construction Methods & Equipment
This course teaches the student how to plan, organize, and execute construction operations. The course includes typical operations in both building construction and engineering construction. The course describes
how to properly construct in order to achieve quality and productivity objectives.
Students may select any two of the remaining construction management courses as electives in the completion of their Certificate. Additional graduate level courses within the Swanson School of Engineering may be considered as substitutes for the two elective
courses with permission of the Program Director to customize the Certificate to meet the educational goals of the student:
- CEE 2204 -
Construction Lay & Risk Management
This course introduces the student to the legal and risk management issues in construction. The course covers the principles of contract law and various legal areas affecting construction such as environmental
regulations, insurance, bonds, tort liability, dispute resolution, and professional services.
- CEE 2205 -
Construction Finance & Cost Control
This course introduces the student to the company level financial and accounting systems which are used in the construction industry, and to project control systems which are used to manage cost and time.
The course includes such topics as financial accounting, cost accounting, financial statements, and variance analysis.
- CEE 2206 - Construction & Cost of
Electrical Systems
This course teaches basic construction and cost estimating methodologies for single and three-phase electrical distribution systems that include wiring, power, and controls. The course uses commercial estimating systems and
the national electrical code.
- CEE 2207 - Construction Cost & Mechanical
Systems
This course teaches the student how to plan, organize, and execute mechanical construction operations; and the methodologies for estimating their costs. The course covers mechanical systems such as water (supply and waste), HVAC, fire
protection, and their controls.
- CEE 2230 - Building Information
Modeling
This course introduces students to building information modeling (BIM) and will cover how innovative technologies are being adopted in order to streamline the construction process. Students will learn how these tools are enabling
new, highly integrated processes which are redefining architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) business relationships and delivery contracts.
For a more detailed curriculum overview and elective options, click here to download our program description flyer. Course descriptions and available online courses can be found via our course catalog.