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.
Cross Listed Courses
CE 541
Prerequisite
CM 511 and (Grad Student or (Junior or Senior))
Distribution
Civil Engineering Program
Construction Management Program