Part of University of Michigan Master of Science in Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management (on-campus)
Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate
With the Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate, you'll develop core professional skills in construction management in approximately 6-7 months.
The next course starts January 7, 2019. Enroll today to reserve your spot!
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About this MasterTrack™ Certificate
Become a skilled construction manager in just 6-7 months. Learn in-demand skills and launch your management career with an in-depth six course training program.
The Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate will prepare you to thrive in today’s global construction industry, which needs more highly-skilled professionals than ever. Demand for construction managers is growing and is expected to continue to climb in the U.S. and around the world. Construction engineers and project managers are involved in the planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, and evaluation of constructed facilities. However, many engineering, management, and architecture professionals in the construction industry lack the knowledge needed to coordinate an entire project. Through projects designed by faculty from the University of Michigan Tishman Construction Management Program, you’ll learn to apply the accounting, project management, and decision making techniques vital to construction projects. With approximately five hours of effort per week over 6-to-7 months, the Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate program will prepare you to apply your knowledge to a management job in the construction industry.
What you will learn
- How construction projects are created, organized, and financed
- The appropriate techniques to properly account for ongoing construction projects
- Best practices for keeping construction projects organized and on schedule
- How to use the proper equipment for efficiency and safety
- Leading sustainability practices in the construction industry today
Skills you will gain
Construction AccountingProject Scheduling TechniquesWorksite SafetyLifecycle AnalysisOptimized Utilization of Construction Equipment
What is a MasterTrack™ Certificate?
With a MasterTrack™ Certificate, you can earn a powerful career credential for a breakthrough price. We’ve split in-demand Master’s programs into modules so you can learn career skills anytime using the web or your mobile device.
Master’s Degree Learning
A MasterTrack™ Certificate enables you to enroll in a section of a full Master's degree programBe Job Ready
Gain career-relevant skills that attract attention from recruiters and hiring managersBoost Your Resume
Receive a MasterTrack™ Certificate that you can add to your resume & LinkedIn profileEngaging and Innovative
Collaborate with peers and get feedback from professors & industry expertsInteractive Learning Experience
You'll learn through readings, videos, graded assignments, real-world applied projects, and live global classroom sessions.
Live Global Webinars
Feedback from Instructors and Experts
Real-World Projects
6 Courses in this MasterTrack™ Certificate
- Pre-recorded videos
- Live sessions and office hours
- Real-world projects
- Peer collaboration
- Web and mobile access
Start January 7, 2019 4 - 6 hours per week
Construction Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control
In Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control you will be introduced to basic project planning and scheduling methods for construction projects. These include Gantt charts, Line of Balance, network analysis, and linear scheduling.
You will also study earned value analysis as a fundamental project control method. At the conclusion of the course, you will practice applying these principles to create schedules and controls for a simulated construction project.
See all 6 Courses
Industry-relevant hands-on projects to build your portfolio
A few examples of the types of projects you'll do in the Construction and Engineering Management MasterTrack™ Certificate:
Preparation of Contractor's Annual Financial Statements
In this group project, you’ll gain experience applying the accounting principles to partial progress made on construction projects. You’ll also practice estimating anticipated loss on projects to develop yearly income statements and balance sheets for a simulated construction management project.
What you will learn
- Collaboration skills for working with other construction management students
- How to apply the correct methods of accounting for multiple large construction projects to produce financial statements that provide accurate information about the health of a construction business
Application of Project Delivery Methods
In this project, you’ll organize and explore the financing of a simulated construction project through different project delivery methods. You’ll also complete an analysis on the pros and cons of each option.
What you will learn
- How to differentiate types of construction projects based on key characteristics
- Skills for applying organizational best practices for effective and efficient delivery
Instructors
Carol Menassa
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Vineet Kamat
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SangHyun Lee
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental EngineeringWhat Industry Partners are saying
Steve Strickland - Innovation Manager at Barton Malow Company
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Michigan has been a leader in developing initiatives that provide students with practical, hands-on experience in collaboration with industry partners in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). The Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate program embodies this focus on real-world insight, teaching valuable, practical skills to address the challenges faced by construction professionals on a daily basis. Students looking to begin a management career in this field will gain critical knowledge and marketable skills that will lay the foundation for new career opportunities in the construction industry.
Success Story from a learner
Jay Kohler - Project Manager at Barton Malow Company
A degree from CEE can take you many places, including the happiest place on Earth! As a project manager for Barton Malow, Jay Kohler (BSE CE ’09) works on projects for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other Orlando attractions. Kohler, a third-generation U-M graduate, says his courses in construction management were especially helpful in preparing for his career. He says he also benefited from participating in the University of Michigan Engineering Council.
“It gets you involved in planning and managing for a larger group. You learn that the way you interact, send emails and present yourself is important,” Kohler says of being part of student organizations. Kohler started out with Barton Malow as a student intern. His advice to current students is “get the real-world experience through internships as soon as possible.” After his internship, Kohler began working for Barton Malow in estimating. “We would visit different offices to make bids, and there was an exciting sense of accomplishment when you finally submitted your bid,” Kohler says of his first position. Six years later, Kohler finds excitement working on projects such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This family-friendly roller coaster ride was completed in May 2014. He is currently working on a new attraction in Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando. When asked what he enjoys most about his work, Kohler said, “Every day is a new challenge and the answers are not just sitting there. I enjoy the never-ending problem solving.”
Limited spots available
Next course starts January 7, 2019Frequently Asked Questions
- When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?You will have access to all self-paced content for this MasterTrack™ Certificate immediately if you would like to get ahead. Once the course officially begins, you’ll be able to ask questions from the teaching team, get feedback on your projects, and work with other peers on group assignments.
- What will I get if I pay for this course?You will get access to all MasterTrack™ Certificate courses. You will also get feedback from the teaching team on your projects. You’ll be working with an elite network of peers towards your goals.
- Can I take this course for free?No. The MasterTrack™ Certificate is available only to learners who have paid for the program.
- What is the refund policy?You will be eligible for a refund in the first 2 weeks after purchasing your Master Track Certificate or starting your installment payment plan. If you made your payment before a session was available to start, you will have 2 weeks from the session start to refund your payment
- Is financial aid available?Financial assistance is not available at this time for MasterTrack™ Certificates.
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