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Rowan University
Global Learning & Partnerships
201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028
admissions.rowanu.com/
CONTACT: Alejandro Rodrigue. D.Eng.
Interim Program Director
Phone: (954) 299-7274
Email: rodrigueza1@rowan.edu
John Coulter
Admissions
Phone: (856) 266-3034
Email: coulterj@rowan.edu
COURSE INFORMATION
CM 01301 Fundamentals of the Construction Industry I
This course provides a general overview of the planning, administration, management, and cost of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology used in executing specific designs. Emphasis is placed on the organization of construction firms, use and types of primary construction equipment, estimating and quantity take-offs, contractual and management systems, scheduling, project administration, and inspection of construction operations.
CM 01302 Fundamentals of the Construction Industry II
Students will be introduced to the design process and development of construction documents. It covers the standard design phases: programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration, and the format and utilization of project manuals including contract specifications, the interpretation and analysis of engineering plans and specifications, and the new technologies being used in the design including Building Informational Modeling (BIM) and sustainable (green) practices. The course also explores the various common project delivery methods.
CM 01303 Project Building Systems
Students will learn the description and identification of the equipment and materials used in mechanical systems for heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, piping, gas, lighting, water and waste water, conveyance, life safety systems, environmental, security, audio/visual, and building system controls. The course also provides and introduction to building structural and envelopes systems.
CM 01304 Project Administration
This course provides exposure to and use of various types of projects control systems for project efficiency and documentation. Students will learn how the submittal process operates and is monitored. They will also be shown a variety of tools used in tracking project documentation, and essential elements related to contract law and administration.
CM 01305 Construction Cost Accounting, Estimating & Finance
Introduction to various costs of construction including direct and indirect project costs, comparison of hard and soft costs, job cost analysis and forecasting of cost to completion, labor, material and equipment expenses, cash flow, overhead, profitability, and general conditions costs. Students will learn research techniques used to create accurate estimating and bidding procedures.
CM 01306 Construction Project Planning & Scheduling
Students will learn procedures used in project planning and scheduling that employ float methods of scheduling logic. They will examine the critical path series of activities of project completion, including the use of computer software applications for problem solving, and related tools, spreadsheets, and information management. Also covered are work breakdown structures, activity durations, status reports, resource allocation, re-planning, monitoring, and updating of projects. Students will develop projects site logistics plans.
CM 01407 Advanced Leadership & Communication
This course is designed to teach students to become more effective leaders and communicators in the construction industry. Drawing on various case studies, students will examine ethical practices in the industry. They will define and role-play effective communications strategies that simulate situations they may encounter within the industry such as general-to-subcontractor, corporate, and labor relations. Students in this course will also examine principles of negotiation and dispute resolution in the construction industry.
CM 01408 Industrial Relations in the Construction Industry
This course examines various perspectives (union, management, government) on the collective bargaining system in place in the construction industry. Topics include the legal and regulatory environment, problem solving, and the roles of labor and corporations.
CM 01409 Building Energy Systems for Construction Managers
The Building Energy Systems for Construction Managers course provides a conceptual understanding of functions and performances of energy systems including mechanic al, electrical, electronic, and plumbing and transport systems in residential and commercial buildings. The course also provides information on integration between energy systems and other building components. While introducing the concepts of alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, structural implications of mechanical systems, indoor air quality, and environmental control strategies, the course familiarizes students with more recent and current efforts in sustainability and green building ideas. The course also introduces codes and standards relevant to energy devices used in building construction, such as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and National Electrical Code (NEC).
CM 01410 Building Construction Systems & Codes
This course provides a conceptual understanding of functions and performance of structural building systems. The primary purpose of this course is to provide familiarity with use of construction code with reference to International Building Codes (IBC) 2012. For anyone in the field of construction or construction management, it is necessary to know about the concepts and fundamental aspects of the code. As a result, the course is intended to provide an understanding of how the code was developed, how it is to be interpreted, and how it is applied to design and construction of buildings, the goal of the course is to make implementation of the code easier, and clearer to understand. Other than discussions on structural elements and their construction methods, the course covers issues such as use and occupancy, types of construction, fireresistive constructions, interior finishes, building material, inspections, and tests.
CM 01411 Construction Safety and Loss Prevention
This course offers a practical guide for eliminating safety and health hazards from construction worksites. The Handbook of OSHA Construction Safety and Health addressed the occupational safety and health issues faced by those working in the construction industry. The course covers a vast range of issues including program development, safety and health program implementation, intervention, and prevention of construction incidents, regulatory hazards faced by those working in the construction industry and sources of information. The course also features updates for construction regulations, construction job audit, training requirements, and OSHA regulations. It includes new record keeping guidelines and forms with additional material on focused inspections. Containing updated contact information for the newest agencies, the course also presents a model safety and health program, examples of accident analysis and prevention approaches.
CM 01412 Capstone Course
In the course, students will build on what they have learned in the major, integrating the theory and knowledge that they gained in class with practical experience in the construction industry. Capstone projects are developed through a series of project meetings between the student and program faculty, with significant written deliverables.
REGISTRATION
To begin the admissions process, visit https://apply.rowan.edu/apply.
Please reach out to John Coulter for questions regarding the application process at 856-2663034 or coulterj@rowan.edu.
Rowan University’s Online B.A. in Construction Management is a degree program that provides 36 of the remaining credits necessary to complete a 120 credit bachelor’s degree. In addition to transfers from other accredited colleges and universities, credit toward the degree may be awarded for apprenticeships and prior work experience.
NEW Graduates of the Carpenters JAC may be awarded up to 35 credits upon completion of their apprenticeship program. Contact Academic Advisory Carlos Parker for more information at parkerc@rowan.edu.
Discounted Rate for North America’s Building Trades Union Members
MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (M.E.M.)
The Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) is designed for engineers to develop management and leadership skills. Students in this program receive knowledge of managerial basics such as organizational behavior and teamwork, quantitative decision making, and operational system design. The combination of courses from Rowan’s Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering and the Rohrer College of Business, provide an effective balance of innovative technical knowledge and managerial skills required to understand both the engineering and business aspects of technology. The M.E.M. program is online and designed for working professionals to conveniently attend class and complete their engineering management career goals in five consecutive semesters.
Program Requirements
The M.E.M. Program requires 30 semester credit hours (SCH) of graduate-level coursework. Six (6) courses must be taken from the required M.E.M. classes listed below. In addition, students must complete four (4) electives, which are grouped in tracks.
Required Courses for All [18]
EM 01501 Engineering Economics [3]
EM 01511 Strategic Risk Management [3]
EM 01512 Quality in Engineering Management [3]
EM 01541 Engineering Law and Ethics [3]
EM 01543 Systems in Engineering Management [3]
EM 02526 Project Management for Engineers [3]
Required Track Courses
Construction Management Track Courses [12]
CEE 08504 Engineering Economics [3]
EM 01521 Construction Management [3]
EM 01522 Construction Scheduling [3]
EM 01523 Cost Engineering [3]
Project Management Track Courses
EM 01513 Engineering Decision Making [3]
EM 01542 Facilities Management [3]
MGT 06666 Managing Engineering Teams [3]
MGT 06677 Management Skills for Engineers [3]
Total Required Credits for the Program [30]
COURSE INFORMATION
EM 01501 Engineering Economics [3]
This course provides a conceptual understanding of functions and performance of structural building systems. The primary purpose of this course is to provide familiarity with use of construction code with reference to International Building Codes (IBC) 2012. For anyone in the field of construction or construction management it is necessary to know about the concepts and fundamental aspects of the code. As a result, the course is intended to provide an understanding of how the code was developed, how it is to be interpreted, and how it is applied to design and construction of buildings, the goal of the course is to make implementation of the code easier, and clearer to understand. Other than discussions on structural elements and their construction methods, the course covers issues such as use and occupancy, types of construction, fire-resistive constructions, interior finishes, building material, inspections, and tests.
EM 01511 Strategic Risk Management [3]
This course deals with a range of topics related to risk management including the following: risk terminology, tools for quantitative analysis of environmental and technological risks, social risk issues, risk in modern life, statistical analysis, data presentation, dose-response models for carcinogens, model limitations, models of risk aversion, psychological and community perceptions of risk, risk communication, environmental and health risk issues in the media, and case studies of accidents and incidents.
EM 01512 Quality In Engineering Management [3]
This course covers a range of topics related to quality in engineering management including the following: concepts and philosophy of engineering quality management, leading engineers, data analysis, engineering quality assurance and results, engineering quality methods and tools, continuous process improvement, total quality management within engineering, six-sigma, quality costs, customer satisfaction in relation to engineering design and quality, vendor relationships and quality, benchmarking engineering practices and products, statistical process control, quality function development, and case studies of quality in engineering management.
EM 01513 Engineering Decision Making [3]
This course covers the following topics related to engineering decision making: mathematical decision tree equations, mathematical programming for optimization of engineering problems, the theory behind methods and models, advanced statistical models for engineering analysis, advanced linear and non-linear models for engineering analysis, practical applications of decision methods and models to engineering problems, and identifying and balancing risk associated with technology development. Case studies dealing with real engineering projects and problems are included.
EM 01521 Construction Management [3]
This course covers the following topics related to construction management: project managers, developers, designers, contractors, and subcontractors; project startup, construction, and closeout; project financing; control of costs and schedule; construction contract types, bidding, delivery methods, and changes; bonds and insurance; inspection of work; claims, disputes, and arbitration; and case studies in construction management.
EM 01522 Construction Scheduling [3]
This course deals with the following topics in construction scheduling: scheduling terminology and history; time and duration of activities; relationships between project activities; critical path method (CPM); program evaluation and review technique (PERT); delays and other constraints; schedule development, analysis, and updating; and case studies of project construction schedules.
EM 01523 Cost Engineering [3]
This course covers a wide variety of topics related to cost engineering including the following: measuring work progress using costs, manhours, and schedule; earned value; cost and schedule performance; productivity; quantity adjusted budgets; budget and schedule baselines; control account baselines; cost control versus financial control; analysis, trending, and forecasting; cost and schedule performance curves; index and other tracking; elements of complete cost; and case studies in cost engineering.
EM 01541 Engineering Law And Ethics [3]
This course introduces students to law and ethics as it applies to engineering and engineering management. Topics covered in the area of law include the following: legal responsibilities of owners, designers, and contractors: risk management via insurance, surety bonds, and contracts; legal implications of the common activities of design professionals; liens; expert testimony; and patent law. Topics covered in the area of ethics include the following: ethical codes of professionals; derivation of ethical structures; and the role of the engineer in assuring public safety, health, and welfare. Case studies dealing with law and ethics are included.
EM 01542 Facilities Management [3]
The topics covered in this course include the general characteristics and types of facilities: management functions within a facility and their differences compared with general management; inventory, procurement, operations, and real estate management; maintenance management and planning, preventive and schedule maintenance, and contract management; energy management and energy devices, electricity, lighting, water, heating, HVAC, and efficient and intelligent buildings; safety and environmental management, OSHA, RCRA, air quality, clean air act, and other EPA requirements; emission control and fleet management; and transport equipment, elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and device operation and maintenance. In this course, all aspects of managerial and planning concepts are covered, as well as maintenance and engineering knowhow that are relevant to and needed for the study of facilities management.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Master of Engineering Management Program or Master of Science in Engineering Management Program
EM 01543 Systems for Engineering Management [3]
This course teaches engineering management students the art of systems engineering. Engineering management students will learn systems engineering processes and skills to integrate user needs, manage requirements, conduct technological evaluation, and build elaborate system architectures. Engineering management students will also learn to assess risk and establish financial and schedule constraints. The course devotes particular attention to knowledge, skills, mindset, and leadership qualities needed for an engineering manager to operate effectively in the area of systems engineering.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Master of Engineering Management Program or Master of Science in Engineering Management Program
CEE 08504 Engineering Estimating [3]
The course deals with the development of engineering estimates for civil engineering projects and project components including labor, materials and equipment. Total project costs including direct and indirect costs, field and home-office costs, and contingency are covered. Also covered are the various types of civil engineering estimates including piles and cofferdams, wellpoints and earthdrilling, water and sewer systems, road and highway pavements, concrete buildings and bridges, and steel buildings and bridges. The course includes appropriate computer applications.
MIS 02526 Project Management for Engineers [3]
In this course, students will learn the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) as put forward by the professional association, the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students will not only study the various phases and documents of project management, they will also have experience creating each of the documents for a given project.
MGT 06666 Managing Engineering Teams [3]
Technical skills are necessary but insufficient for success in engineering management. It is also necessary for engineering managers to be effective motivators and leaders. In this course, students will also learn optimal techniques of hiring and rewarding engineers.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Master of Engineering Management Program
