Overview
The Bachelor of Technology Construction Management (BTech CM) degree program equips students with the skills necessary to effectively manage construction projects of varying complexity and size. The program focuses on developing management, technical and interpersonal skills, while introducing practical tools and current approaches used in the industry to plan, manage and track construction projects from conception to completion.
The core competencies of an effective construction manager – the ability to think critically, to thoroughly analyze situations, to utilize the appropriate tools and processes and to effectively engage stakeholders – are the cornerstones of our program.
The BTech CM program is a degree completion program – it provides years 3 and 4 of a 4-year bachelor’s degree. Students can enter the program through a few different pathways; including related or unrelated degree or diploma programs, trade certification and through demonstrated work experience in the construction industry. Students broaden their existing knowledge and skills through BCIT’s unique applied learning environment. Our approach, which includes collaboration with industry, ensures that the program is responsive and can adapt to emerging needs, trends, and industry issues.
The BTech CM program recognizes the wide range of roles available to construction managers in today’s competitive and technologically advancing construction industry. Graduates of the program are able to advance diverse career opportunities, coordinating and managing projects for general contractors, trade contractors, developers, owners, municipalities, public sector institutions and private clients, to name a few.
Testimonials
“The program was very enjoyable for me and has definitely helped me in my career. I recently received a promotion to a Construction Manager! I found the program to be extremely practical as it provided me with a very solid foundation in basic Construction Management Principles that have helped accelerate my career!”
Cameron G. Duffy, BTech, AScT
“BCIT gave me a springboard into the construction industry and the skills to make an immediate contribution. The BCIT brand is recognized throughout the lower mainland and remarkably, every student from my class received job offers.”
Jim Twining
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Entrance Requirements
The Bachelor of Technology Construction Management (BTech CM) program is a degree completion program. The program provides years 3 + 4 of a four-year degree. The entrance options are unique and are intended to provide options for individuals working in the construction industry who are interested in expanding their career opportunities. The BTech CM program is available through both Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) or in an expedited Planned Program, which is a combination of a full-time schedule blended with some part-time courses.
Application processing
Planned Program (full-time)
This program is open to applications beginning October 1st (or next business day).
Flexible Learning (part-time)
This program is open to applications beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.
Note: Please do not complete Step 2 of this process until you have received approval from the department.
Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
This step is a departmental review of applicants’ entry option and construction industry work experience. Step 1 must be completed prior to submitting your online application.
- Entry option and work experience will be confirmed by the department.
- Upon acceptance, a pre-entry assessment form will be issued to the applicant to be included in the BCIT application.
Please contact the program head to make an appointment.
Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements
Once you have completed Step 1 and received your approved pre-entry assessment, submit your online application with proof of meeting the below requirements.
- English language proficiency: Category 1 – English Studies 12 (73%) or equivalent
There are four pathways to enter the program. Each option takes into consideration applicants’ post-secondary education and work experience. You must meet all the requirements in one of the options below.
January and April 2025 intakes
Applicants to the Flexible Learning program beginning January or April 2025 must meet one of the below entry options:
- Option A: construction-related diploma or degree
- Post-secondary education: diploma or bachelor's degree in architecture or a related engineering discipline.
- Work experience: a minimum of twelve months relevant work experience prior to admission.
- Option B: unrelated diploma or degree and industry experience
- Post-secondary education: successful completion of one of the following from a recognized institution:
- A recognized but unrelated post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree or
- Minimum of the first two years of a university program in any discipline.
This must consist of a minimum of 60 post-secondary credits comprised of 30 credits at the 100 level and 30 credits at the 200 level. BCIT courses at the 7000- or 8000-level cannot be used for admission. Note that at BCIT 100-level courses begin with a “1” or a “2”; 200-level courses begin with a “3” or a “4”, or
- Work experience: minimum of four years of experience in construction.
This experience must contain six elements from Group 1 and seven elements from Group 2 shown below. Successful completion of directly related coursework may be eligible as substitutes for certain elements of work experience. Contact the program head to discuss your particular situation.
Group 1
- Estimating and bidding
- Creating and interpreting schedules
- Budget input/control
- Preparing claims
- Managing your own company
- Field interpretation of contract documents
- Supervisory responsibilities
- Working with project stakeholders
- Negotiating with clients
- Designing construction elements
Group 2
- Obtaining permits and approvals
- Experience as Site Safety Coordinator
- Field interpretation of drawings
- Preparing deficiency lists
- Working as a journeyperson
- Supervision of sub-contractors
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Preparation and administration of change orders
- Experience in site office administration
- Field/lab testing of materials
- Working knowledge of recognized construction codes
- Surveying for construction
- Procurement of construction materials
- Inspection of construction operations
- Option C: unrelated diploma or degree
- Post-secondary education: successful completion of one of the following from a recognized institution:
- Unrelated post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree or
- Minimum of the first two years of a post-secondary program in any discipline. This must consist of a minimum of 60 post-secondary credits comprised of 30 credits at the 100 level and 30 credits at the 200 level. BCIT courses at the 7000- or 8000-level cannot be used for admission. Note that at BCIT 100-level courses begin with a “1” or a “2”; 200-level courses begin with a “3” or a “4”, or
- Bridging courses: successful completion of the Associate Certificate in Construction Operations.
Students needing to complete the associate certificate for their entrance requirements can register directly with that program and begin at their convenience.
- Work experience: a minimum of twelve months relevant work experience prior to admission.
- Option D: Red Seal certification in an approved trade
Red Seal certification: A Certificate of Qualification with an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement in a related trade. Your apprenticeship training must have consisted of a minimum of 20 weeks of technical training over a four-year period, with a minimum of 30 hours of training per week. SkilledTradesBC maintains industry training program profiles for various trades.
At present, the following trades are accepted for admission: sheet metal worker, steamfitter/pipefitter, millwright (industrial mechanic), carpenter, electrician, plumber, welder level A, sprinkler system installer, boilermaker, refrigeration mechanic, and metal fabricator (fitter). Other trades may also be accepted; please contact the program head to make an appointment.- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (60%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
- Bridging courses: successful completion of the Associate Certificate in Construction Operations.
Students needing to complete the associate certificate for their entrance requirements can register directly with that program and begin at their convenience.
- Work experience: minimum one year of experience working in the construction industry in addition to apprenticeship hours.
- Option A: construction-related diploma or degree
- Post-secondary education: a construction-related diploma or degree (e.g., Architecture, Engineering, Architecture & Building Technology) from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 67%.
- Work experience: minimum one year of experience working in the construction industry.
- Option B: unrelated diploma or degree
- Post-secondary education: an unrelated diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 67%.
- Bridging courses: completion of the Construction Operations Associate Certificate program at BCIT with a minimum GPA of 67%.
- Work experience: minimum one year of experience working in the construction industry.
- Option C: unrelated diploma or degree and industry experience
- Post-secondary education: an unrelated diploma or degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 67%.
- Work experience: minimum eight years of North American construction management experience (i.e., site superintendent, project managers, and other mid- to senior-level management roles).
Please contact cmgt@bcit.ca for more information. - Option D: Red Seal certification in an approved trade
- Red Seal certification: a Certificate of Qualification with an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Endorsement in a related and approved trade:cabinetmaker, carpenter, electrician, industrial mechanic (millwright), metal fabricator, plumber, refrigeration & air conditioning mechanic, welder (level A).
- Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (60%) or
- Workplace Math 11 (60%) or
- BLDT 1011: Applied Construction Math (60%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
- Bridging courses: completion of the Associate Certificate Construction Operations with a minimum GPA of 67%.
- Work experience: minimum one year of experience working in the construction industry in addition to apprenticeship hours.
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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- 2/3 of the program can be taken between September and July;
- courses are scheduled in the afternoon, evening, online, and on weekends;
- the schedule is fixed and registration into these courses is done by the department;
- the remaining courses are taken part-time, with registration done by the student
- students plan their own schedules every term, in accordance with available courses;
- courses are taken in the evening, online, and on weekends;
- progress through the program at your own pace;
- most students take 3-5 years to complete
- CMGT 8040 - Building - Civil Services
- CMGT 8050 - Budgeting/Conceptual Estimating
- CMGT 8060 - Risk Management in Design and Construction of Buildings
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- overall management of construction project(s)
- monitoring scope, quality, schedule, and cost
- organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating activities
- and more
- contractors
- government agencies
- consulting companies
- Construction Manager
- Construction Superintendent
- Site Manager
- Project Superintendent
- General Contractor
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Construction Operations Manager
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- K. Damphousse, LEC Group
- Brenda Gilbert, AT Dpl, LEED
- Colin Kind, BTech CM
- William Levangie, CM Dpl
- Calvin Lal, GSC | B.Tech (CM) | A.ScT | LEED AP BD+C
- Libby Rowe, PEng, MASc, LEED AP BD+C
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September 2025 intakes
Applicants to the full-time or Flexible Learning program beginning Fall 2025 must meet one of the below entry options:
Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
Note: A master’s degree alone is not sufficient for admission.
Continuation requirements
In order to be eligible for the final capstone project and graduation, a minimum of two years of related work experience is required. This two years includes the work experience accounted for in the entrance requirements.
It is solely the student's responsibility to acquire the necessary relevant work experience.
Recommended for success
Applicants have found greater success within the program when they enter with a minimum of two years of industry experience. Students must also be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
International applicants
The full-time option is available to international applicants.
The part-time option is available to international students who currently have a valid status in Canada.
Study permit: A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Students enrolled in this program must complete the mandatory work component to qualify for graduation. A co-op work permit is required prior to starting the work component.
Apply to program
To submit your application:
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Scheduled Intakes
Planned Program (full-time): September each year.
Flexible Learning (part-time): January, April, and September.
myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT email addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We will send you an email when a new message is posted. It is important to watch for these emails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Full-time Studies
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
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Flexible Learning
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Books & supplies
For all students, the cost of textbooks is approximately $1000 for the entire program. A textbook list can be obtained from the program assistant.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
Courses
Full-time (planned) program:
Students in the Planned Program (full‐time study) will complete the three terms of study according to the Planned Program Schedule [PDF] . Remaining courses will be completed on a part‐time basis before, during, or after the planned program terms.
Part-time program:
Part‐time students choose how many courses they can complete each term. Students wishing to complete the program within four years should follow the Part‐time Studies Course Schedule [PDF] . Students should plan their course registrations to align with the recommended schedule to ensure pre‐requisite requirements are met.
Note: The Bachelor of Technology Construction Management program curriculum has been revised effective for the September 2022 intake.
For students who began the program prior to September 2022, please refer to the Program Matrix Course Equivalencies [PDF] .
For all information regarding transfer credits, please refer to BCIT’s Transfer Credit Database. Upon acceptance into the program, it is recommended that students submit their transfer credit requests in their first year of study.
Program matrix
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Program matrix: | |||
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The program matrix includes 21 courses, divided into six areas of study. Download the BTech CM Program Matrix [PDF] . |
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1. Construction Controls and Techniques (12.0 credits) | Credits | ||
CMGT 7160 | Statistics for Construction Management | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7190 | Construction Planning and Controls | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7211 | Heavy Equipment in Construction | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7400 | Project Planning for Quality & Risk Management | 3.0 | |
2. Organization Management (12.0 credits) | Credits | ||
BUSA 7250 | Management Skills and Applications | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7330 | Finance for Construction Managers | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7420 | Construction Law | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8435 | Construction Enterprise Management | 3.0 | |
3. Stakeholder Engagement (9.0 credits) | Credits | ||
CMGT 7535 | Leadership and Interpersonal Skills | 3.0 | |
CMGT 7660 | Environmental Considerations in Construction | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8602 | Engagement of Project Stakeholders | 3.0 | |
4. Management Electives (4.0 credits) | Credits | ||
Students must select 4.0 management credits from the following list of electives. Management courses from other institutions might also be acceptable to meet this requirement. Please discuss this with the program head. |
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CMGT 7125 | Construction Schedule and Delay Analysis | 1.0 | |
CMGT 7220 | Health and Safety in Construction | 1.0 | |
CMGT 7605 | Industrial Relations | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8040 | Building - Civil Services | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8050 | Budgeting/Conceptual Estimating | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8060 | Risk Management in Design & Construction of Buildings | 3.0 | |
EENG 7000 | Introduction to Climate Change, Ecology, and Systems Thinking | 3.0 | |
TMGT 7101 | Engineering, Technology and Management | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7102 | Project Management/Resource Utilization | 2.0 | |
TMGT 7111 | High Technology Marketing Strategies | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7112 | Marketing Research | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7113 | Marketing Programs and Plans | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7121 | Principles of Finance | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7124 | Technology and International Finance | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7134 | Technology and International Trade and Competition | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7143 | Problem Solving and Decision-Making | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7144 | Human Resource Planning and Control | 1.0 | |
TMGT 7145 | Leadership in a World of Change | 3.0 | |
5. Liberal Studies Component (12.0 credits required) | Credits | ||
Mandatory Courses: (9.0 credits) | |||
LIBS 7001 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7002 | Applied Ethics | 3.0 | |
LIBS 7013 | Race, Class and Gender: Intersections | 3.0 | |
Elective Courses: (3.0 credits) All students will be required to achieve these credits in accordance with the BCIT policy on Liberal Studies course requirements. *Note: PTS students may choose to complete an additional 3.0 credits of Liberal Studies electives in place of LIBS 7013. |
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6. Professional Standards (11.0 credits) | Credits | ||
Prior to graduation, all students must successfully complete an industry sponsored project. The objective of the project is to allow students to apply specialty knowledge in a real life situation, or applied research activity, in conjunction with an industry sponsor and a faculty advisor. The project should contain elements which are considered to be innovative, experimental or exploratory in nature. Students are responsible for securing an industry sponsor with expertise in the project area. | |||
CMGT 7810 | Advanced Industry Communication | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8211 | Industry Collaborations | 3.0 | |
CMGT 8700 | Industry Based Project Proposal | 1.0 | |
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CMGT 8800 | Industry Based Project* | 6.0 | |
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CMGT 8810 | Industry Based Project* | 4.0 | |
*Please contact Deb Parliament with your name and student number to determine which Industry Based Project course you will be required to complete. Typically, CMGT 8800 will be required if you began the program prior to September 2022. | |||
Total Credits: | 60.0 |
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
The program can be completed in either of two ways.
Full-time (planned) program:
Part-time:
Accreditation Option – Professional Quantity Surveyor
The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) provides opportunities for accreditation as a Professional Quantity Surveyor for graduates of BCIT’s Architectural and Building Technology (ABT) diploma program; with an additional three courses to the BTech CM degree.
Program length
Students may participate in either the full-time program or flexible learning (part-time studies) in the evenings and online. Students may proceed at a pace of their choice, but at present must complete the program within seven years.
Students who work full-time will likely take three to four years to complete the program. The actual time it takes to complete the program depends upon how many courses are taken each term.
Please note that this program cannot be completed through distance education. While a number of courses in the program are available through distance education, the majority are classroom-based and require attendance at BCIT’s main campus in Burnaby, BC.
Accreditation
The Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors has accredited this program as meeting the educational requirements for a Professional Quantity Surveyor for graduates who enter the program with a diploma from BCIT's Architectural and Building Engineering Technology with the Economics/Construction Operations option. These management electives must also be completed to meet these requirements:
BCIT is one of the only educational institutions in Canada offering an undergraduate degree in construction management. Graduates are eligible for admission to master's degree programs. Additionally, graduates may wish to pursue the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation offered by the Project Management Institute.
Program delivery
In person: Both full-time (planned) and part-time programs are delivered on campus.
Program location
Full-time (planned) program and Part-time:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Program structure
1. Construction Controls and Techniques | 12.0 |
2. Organizational Management | 12.0 |
3. Stakeholder Management | 9.0 |
4.Management Electives | 4.0 |
5. Liberal Studies | 12.0 |
6. Professional Standards | 11.0 |
Total credits: | 60.0 |
Graduating & Jobs
Career Opportunities
Responsibilities of a construction manager:
Typical employers:
Sample job titles:
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Faculty
Angela Lai, B.Sc., M.Sc., FRICS, PQS, LEED AP O+M
Donald Livingstone, B.A.Sc., M.Eng., P.Eng.
Nick Paczkowski, B.E.S., M.Arch., LL.B, RIBA, RAIC, MAIBC
Monika Sauer, B.Sc. (QS), PQS
Michael Sonntag, FIBC, CMC, MCQI, CQP, AIEMA, B.Sc., IRCA QMS Lead Auditor
Azadeh Farahifar, MSc., PMP
Daniel Anvari, BSc., MSc., MPhil, PhD.
Nicholas Fox, P.Eng.
Katherine Golder, B.A., M.A.
Joanna Kostanski, M.Arch., LL.B.
Lan Zhang, CPA, CA, BBA
Heather Dupuis, B.Sc., CRSP
Michael Garrett, PQS(F), MRICS, FIC
Diane Grady, B.A.Sc., Ph.D.
Laurie Izgerean, BA Adult Ed. TEFL Cert., Dipl. Ed. (PID), M.Ed.
Libby Rowe, P.Eng., M.A.Sc., LEED AP BD+C
Advisory committee
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For all program inquiries, please contact cmgt@bcit.ca.
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