ONLINE COURSE

E M 595 Advanced Topics in Engineering Management

Construction Project Management

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Start

June 4, 2024

Duration

8 weeks, Online

Price
Non-Refundable Application Fee: US$90
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Admission
Enroll now as an Undeclared Graduate to start taking classes this Summer.

Course Description

This course covers construction project management principles relating to the people, processes, and tools used to plan, manage, and construct complex projects. Topics include preconstruction services, project controls, scope management, resource planning, earned value analysis, change management and risk assessment. Objectives for the class include establishing the benefits of a consistent, well-articulated project management program from design through construction. This includes understanding the use of alternate project delivery methods, technology, and integration of the project team.

Semester Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Location: Global Campus

Course meets at times posted via web conferencing software.

Selective for:
Certificate: Project Management

Elective for:
Master’s Degree

Lectures are live and interactive

Delivered 2x/week—early evening

Each live session is recorded

Deadline to Apply as an Undeclared Graduate is Friday, May 31, 2024!

Gain Expertise in:

Program and facilities management

Project delivery methods and Conceptual estimating

Cost and schedule management

Sustainable construction materials, methods, and processes

Instructor

About:

Rick W. Cherf is an Associate Professor (Career Track) selected for the construction industry sponsored A. Don Poe faculty position in the Construction Management program. As principal of Total Construction Services Incorporated, he also provides consulting services to owners, architects, engineers and contractors in the industry. His area of expertise is in pre-construction services, program management, project management and strategic planning. Cherf has more than 30 years of experience in the design, construction, maintenance, and commissioning phases of major facilities throughout North and South America. From pipe-layer to carpenter; heavy equipment operator to project manager; and program manager to executive vice-president of a publicly-held service company, Cherf has extensive experience in the development, management and construction of major public and private projects in the commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure and heavy/civil arenas.

Professor Cherf also has broad experience in directing major construction programs, projects and project teams. In 2013 Rick also began teaching in the Engineering Management and Technology Online Graduate Program in Construction Management. He developed the Construction Management Specialization Program for the College of Engineering. Cherf’s teaching responsibilities in construction management include topics such as BIM implementation, planning, scheduling, program/facilities management, project management, construction methods, construction productivity, project controls, specifications, contracts, leadership and organizational management.

Undeclared Graduate Classification

Explore your academic interests immediately by enrolling in one or two courses as an Undeclared Graduate. No formal commitment is required.

This option is for students who are late to getting the full admission. To begin taking classes at the beginning of the next term when there is insufficient time for full admission, students may take the two-step approach to admission. Initially, students apply to the Graduate School in the Undeclared Graduate Status category. (You may stay in this category for one calendar year; however, a maximum of six credits will count toward a degree.)

To continue taking courses that will apply to a degree or certificate after six credits or one year, students must re-apply to a regular admission category and submit all application requirements. (Note: You may not stay enrolled in the Undeclared Graduate Student status after one calendar year.)

Restrictions

International students may not use this admission category unless specifically directed.
This category is a limited admission and has restrictions, so should only be used by students who are applying too late for regular admission, have a low undergraduate GPA, or who are sure they only want one or two classes.

Apply as an Undeclared Graduate via EngineeringCAS

Deadline to apply is May 31, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT.

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