Program Overview

Construction Management Program

The Construction Management program at the University of Denver offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of construction management, including building systems, architecture and design management, estimating, scheduling, and project controls.

Course Descriptions

• CMGT 2170 Construction Building Systems (4 Credits): A survey of residential and commercial construction materials, means, and methods associated with the various structural and architectural systems used to design and construct buildings.
• CMGT 2300 Introduction to Architecture and Design Management (4 Credits): This course introduces students to the significant value that architecture brings to real estate and the built environment and the various services and professions associated with it.
• CMGT 3100 Construction Estimating (4 Credits): This course is designed to provide the student with the theory, principles, and techniques of quantity analysis, labor determinations, overhead and profit analysis.
• CMGT 3120 Construction Scheduling and Project Controls (4 Credits): Understanding and applying scheduling and control to construction projects is essential to successful construction management.
• CMGT 3155 Sustainable Development/LEED (4 Credits): The course includes many case studies of historic and contemporary structures exemplifying various sustainability features.
• CMGT 3177 Environmental Systems and MEP Coordination (4 Credits): A study of electrical and mechanical systems used in the construction of buildings.
• CMGT 3190 Residential Development (4 Credits): A course sequence designed to emphasize the practical application of the theories and concepts of residential development.
• CMGT 3200 Construction Job Site Management (4 Credits): This course addresses how a successful construction project is managed and administered from design through construction to closeout.
• CMGT 3438 Legal Issues and Risk Management (4 Credits): General contract and real estate law, tax law, landlord-tenant law, and various areas of liability for real estate practitioners.
• CMGT 3480 Construction Project Management (4 Credits): This course offers a study of Construction Project Management including different scheduling techniques, use of estimation against scheduling, contracting, construction law, and software use for scheduling.
• CMGT 3700 Topics in Construction Mgmt (1-10 Credits): Exploration of various topics and issues related to construction management.
• CMGT 3980 Construction Management Internship (1-10 Credits): Practical experience; requires written report.
• CMGT 3991 Independent Study (1-10 Credits): Individual research/study; requires written report.

Program Requirements

• Prerequisites for certain courses, such as CMGT 3100, CMGT 3120, and CMGT 3177, include completion of specific prior courses within the program.
• Degree checkpoints and instructor's permission are required for certain courses, including internships and independent studies.

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including sustainable development, environmental systems, construction project management, and legal issues in construction management.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are not specified in the provided program details.

Admission Criteria

Admission criteria are not specified in the provided program details.