Program Handbook
2013/2014
Table of Contents
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION ....................3
Executive Dean........................................................................................................... 3
Chair.......................................................................................................................... 3
Program Manager ....................................................................................................... 3
Program Co-ordinator ..3
PROGRAM INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................4
Program Description.................................................................................................... 4
Admission Requirement .............................................................................................. 4
Program outcome........................................................................................ 5
Completion Requirement.............................................................................................. 6
Program Design & Course Schedule............................................................................. 7
Course Description........................................................................................... ........ 10
IMPORTANT DATES ..12
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES ..13
Attendance . 13
Supplemental Privilege 13
Evaluation 13
Results of Evaluation .. 14
Program Practice Regarding Student Work .14
Late Submission of Student Work..14
Extension of Submission of Student Work ..15
Guidelines for Writing Tests and Exams 15
Failures and Discontinuance ... 16
OTHER COLLEGE POLICIES..17
FACILITY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................18
After Hours Access Policy & Parking ............................................................................18
Computer Labs: .........................................................................................................18
SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................................19
Basic Safety ..............................................................................................................19
Emergency Procedures ..............................................................................................19
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Program Co-ordinator
Abdul Mohamed, PhD.
Office Location: Cambridge Campus, A3219
519-748-5220 x2428
amohamed@conestogac.on.ca
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Description
This one year (two semester) program will provide specialized and practical training in construction
project management for graduates of diploma and degree programs in construction related fields.
Students will take six courses each semester for a program total of 555 hours. . In addition to core
skills in contract administration, quality management, value engineering, project planning &
scheduling and risk management, students will gain knowledge in softer skills related to leadership,
communication and negotiation. Learning will be enhanced through the use of projects, case studies
and group work. Graduates will be prepared for employment with general contractors, subcontractors, consulting firms, government agencies involved in capital development, etc., and able
to function within multi-disciplinary teams consisting of project managers, architects, engineers,
regulators, environmental consultants, contractors, trade contractors and construction professionals.
This program is available to be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses are scheduled in the
late afternoon and early evening to facilitate students who wish to take the program on a part-time
basis while currently employed. Courses may also be scheduled to be delivered on Saturdays.
Admission is available in both September and January.
Courses are delivered at the Cambridge Campus, 850 Fountain St. S, Cambridge, ON N3H 0A8.
Occasionally, evening courses may be delivered at the Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive,
Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4.
Admission Requirements
OR Equivalent Experience:
Graduates from other disciplines who have degree or advanced diploma ( such as mechanical,
electrical , business admin, etc.) can be admitted to the program if they have construction related
work experience with approval from the program coordinator.
NOTE:
Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was
not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language
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proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL PBT 580 with a TWE of 4.5
or 92 internet-based; IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0; CAEL 70 with no sub-test band
scores less than 60; or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard
required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for
admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade
less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house
English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
Admission Procedures
NOTE:
Program Outcomes
Through successful completion of this program, the graduate will have reliably demonstrated the
ability to:
1. Assess requirements for development and construction industry business planning and
management.
2. Formulate strategies for resource planning and management
3. Analyze and explain the fundamentals of codes and legal issues including contract law for the
purpose of decision making, conflict resolution, problem solving, etc.
4. Lead development and construction projects through the required approval processes.
5. Formulate and assess options for specific project requirements based on the application of risk
analysis, risk management theory and value engineering.
6. Explain the principles of, and demonstrate proficiency in the practices of construction project
management including: initiating, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and project closeout.
7. Apply the principles and practices of team-building and leadership in an interdisciplinary setting
including negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution to construction project
management.
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8. Apply quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and other tools of modern quality
management such ISO 9000, Six sigma to construction project.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses as outlined in the Program Design. All courses must
be completed within 4 years of acceptance into the program in order to graduate. A student taking
longer than fours year to complete the program will be responsible for meeting any changes that may
result from a change in the program design.
Students who begin full time studies in the fall semester (September) will be able to complete
(graduate) from the program within two consecutive semesters (Fall and Winter, i.e, 8 months).
Students who begin full time studies in the winter semester will have a four months break in their
studies from May to August. Full time studies resume in September and all courses can be
completed by end of December. Please see course schedule for both fall and winter registered
students in table 1 and table 2 below.
Full time students who do not complete all required courses in one academic year may be able to
continue on a part-time basis with approval from the program coordinator.
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Course Code
Fall
CONS8010
Fall
Course Name
Credits
Hours
45
CONS8030
45
Fall
CONS8000
45
Fall
MGMT8200
45
Fall
CONS8020
Contract Administration
45
Fall
ECON8000
Engineering Economics
45
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270
Winter
CONS8040
45
Winter
CONS8050
45
Winter
CONS8060
Development Economics
45
Winter
CONS8070
45
Winter
FIN8030
Financial Management
45
Winter
CONS8080
60
19
285
Credits
Hours
37
555
37
555
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Course Code
Winter
CONS8010
Winter
Credits
Hours
45
CONS8040
45
Winter
CONS8050
45
Winter
CONS8060
Development Economics
45
Winter
CONS8070
45
Winter
FIN8030
Financial Management
45
18
270
Spring
Course Name
Fall
CONS8030
45
Fall
CONS8000
45
Fall
MGMT8200
45
Fall
CONS8020
Contract Administration
45
Fall
ECON8000
Engineering Economics
45
Fall
CONS8080
60
19
285
Credits
Hours
37
555
37
555
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2012-13
Course Code
Course Name
CONS8010
CONS8030
CONS8000
MGMT8200
CONS8020
Contract Administration
ECON8000
Engineering Economics
CONS8040
CONS8050
CONS8060
Development Economics
CONS8070
FIN8030
CONS8080
Financial Management
F
X
2013-14
F
X
2014-15
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Note: The part-time program runs concurrently with the full-time program and as a result courses delivered during the day may also be available for
part-time registration.
Planned schedule is subject to change based on enrollment and instructor availability.
Course Descriptions
SEMESTER 1
Course Code
CONS8010
CONS8030
CONS8000
MGMT8200
CONS8020
Contract Administration
This course examines construction contract processes and administration. Topics include construction
contracting methods; contractual relationship; types of contract; request for proposal (RFP), bid
invitation, bid evaluation, contract negotiation and award, contract administration; surety bonds;
contract changes; payment; delays and claims; warranty; construction insurance; subcontractor
contracts; construction liens; labor law and union contract; risk related with different contracts;
construction dispute resolution. Students are required to synthesize and select appropriate contracts
and administer them in simulated business settings through case studies integrated with the term
project.
ECON8000
Engineering Economics
The course covers the basics of project investment appraisal and selection. Topics include: time value
of money; cash flow analysis; cost of capital; elements of cost & cost estimation; decision making
among alternatives; break even analysis; effect of depreciation , taxes, replacement analysis, inflation
and uncertainties and risk.
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SEMESTER 2
COURSE CODE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
CONS8040
CONS8050
CONS8060
Development Economics
This course primarily is concerned with the real estate development process and capital appraisal of
projects prior to design, during design processes and the whole life cycle. Topics covered include: real
estate development processes, project feasibility study, market studies, site analysis and selection,
creating project pro forma financial statements, project appraisal, project financing and commitments,
project financial analysis, project economics during construction, financial modelling using MS Excel
Through the term project, students will prepare a detailed market and financial analysis for a proposed
development.
CONS8070
FIN8030
Financial Management
This course will cover the role of the financial officer as a key member of management. Topics will also
include securities valuation, capital market theory, working capital management, and financial
statement analysis and projection techniques. There will be study of the management and analysis of
cash, accounts receivable, inventory and short intermediate term liabilities and analysis of profitability
and risk.
CONS8080
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IMPORTANT DATES
September 2013
Classes Start Sept 3
Course Add Deadline Sept 12
You can add courses to your fall schedule until this date, provided the course is not full.
Refund Deadline Sept 17
This is the last day you can withdraw from your program with a full refund.
November 2013
Course Drop Deadline Nov 18
This is the last day you can drop a course without academic penalty
Course Selection for Winter Semester mid Nov
December 2013
Final Exams Dec 9 13
Do not schedule trips or appointments during this period. You are expected to be present for
all exams during the final exam period (and for all evaluations and activities during the
semester)
January 2013
Classes Start Jan 6
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If successful, the failing grade can be upgraded only to the minimal passing grade of 60%
Evaluation
The program and course/module learning outcomes provide the frame of reference for evaluation.
Learning experiences are planned in order that the student can demonstrate the ability to correlate
theory with practice.
Evaluation is a continuous process that assesses the student performance. In-School Semesters a
variety of tools are used for evaluation including:
Results of Evaluation
Faculty maintains their own student tracking records. You should review these records on a regular
basis on student portal or D2L.
Provide to students, at the start of each course, the due dates for all deliverables (e.g.,
assignments, tests, reports, projects, class participation) and the respective weighting of
each toward the students final mark.
Return tests and quizzes within one to two weeks of their administering.
Return exams within two to three weeks of their administering.
Return assignments and projects within two to three weeks of their scheduled submission.
Respond to student requests for consultations to discuss their performance in respect to
coursework.
Submit coursework, complete projects and write exams as set out on the schedule provided
at the start of each course.
Submit coursework in accordance with format and requirements described by course faculty
and project outlines.
Attend and participate in lectures, presentations of their own and their colleagues work.
Fully disclose and completely reference all sources used in their work (e.g., web-based,
printed, personal contacts).
Advise faculty of circumstances that would prevent the completion of student work as
outlined in course schedules, and provide documentation.
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The above timeframes for late submission will be applied in relation to business days, excluding
weekends and statutory holidays.
Student work submitted after that window may be marked as missed and valued at zero toward
the final grade. This is a faculty decision made in consultation with the student.
Students are required to submit all assignments on or before the date specified and should
anticipate problems that might necessitate an extension of time. If an extension of time is
required, students will make this request to the appropriate faculty.
An extension of time will be given only if arrangements have been made with the faculty prior
to the due date. Requests for an extension must be made by email to the relevant course
faculty, from the students Conestoga e-mail address. Extensions will not typically be given if
the request is made the day the assignment(s) is due.
In general, extensions for submission of student work will be considered only in the case of
extenuating circumstances (illness, accidents, bereavement, etc.). Course faculty may
require documentation of the proposed extenuating circumstances such as a doctors note
in the case of illness; the decision to accept this documentation is determined by the faculty
responsible for the related work.
Where a student has requested an extension, and provided relevant faculty with accepted
documentation of extenuating circumstances in advance of due dates or with medical
certificate upon return to classes, efforts will be made to accommodate the student without
penalty and within the timeframe set by the College for completion of term work.
Students are required to bring their college ID cards to tests and exams.
The faculty/invigilator may request that books, bags, coats, caps, etc. be left in a designated
area.
The faculty/invigilator has the authority to assign seats.
Students must wait until so directed before turning over and starting their test or exam.
Students are not permitted to talk after the test or exam has started, except to the
faculty/invigilator.
Students may not enter the exam/test room after 30 minutes past the start nor leave the
room before 30 minutes has passed after the start of the test or exam.
The deferment of a test, assignment or exam may be granted at the discretion of individual
course faculty where the student has:
o made the request to the relevant faculty prior to the date of the original scheduled
evaluation, and
o has provided faculty with acceptable documentation of the circumstances generating
the request.
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Provided the above conditions have been met, efforts will be made to accommodate the student
requests for deferment without penalty and within the timeframe set by the College for
completion of term work.
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Copyright :
Instruction manuals
Sheet music and original artistic works including photographs or prints
Advertisements
Business cases
Any of the items on the Access Copyright Exclusions list
FACILITY INFORMATION
After Hours Access Policy & Parking
Room Access
After the add/drop date each semester, each faculty member whose class may need to
access the college after hours will submit an electronic class list (available in PDF format)
to Security to indicate which students are eligible for access to the college after hours.
The course number, course name, section number and faculty name must be included.
Along with the class list, the faculty member should include an indication of which
classroom and/or lab may be needed along with an alternate room in the case of
overcrowding and the dates during which the access is required (e.g. - date range or full
semester)
Students will be required to sign in, showing their student cards at Security before 2300h
each day they wish to stay late, indicating which course and section they represent. After
checking the class lists to ensure the students' eligibility to be in the college at that time,
Security will tell them which room they should use.
Students wishing to leave and return after 11:00 pm will need to inform Security who will
readmit them upon their return.
For safety reasons, students staying late at the college should be in groups of no less
than two people.
Parking
If you are staying over night you must park in a dedicated lot. Ticketing begins at 2:00
am in all other lots.
Computer Labs: Computer Lab Policies
Note: There is no food permitted in any computer lab. Beverages are permitted in
unbreakable, re-sealable containers. Please note that in computer labs, containers
should be placed away from the keyboard to prevent unnecessary damage.
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Lab Access
Faculty must be consulted prior to access to any lab outside of classroom hours.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Basic Safety
Note: Students are required to sign a CCITAL Acknowledgment of Safety Training and
Responsibilities Form (if applicable to program)
Students will be informed and of any basic safety precautions and provided with appropriate
training prior to conducting field or lab activities.
Emergency Procedures
Refer to college policies regarding emergency procedures.
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