CM 541 Project Management for Construction

This course deals with the problems of managing a project. A project is defined as a temporary organization of human and nonhuman resources, within a permanent organization, for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of the project; conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation and morale. Cases will include construction management, chemical plant construction and other examples.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

CE 541

Prerequisite

CM 511 and (Grad Student or (Junior or Senior))

Distribution

Civil Engineering Program Construction Management Program

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester Summer Session 1 Summer Session 2