Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (Optional Co-op) in Waterloo Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
15,383
(c. USD11,033.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This two-year graduate certificate program equips students with essential competencies to successfully launch, organize, oversee, and complete construction projects. The curriculum covers financial evaluation of development ventures, construction project management including scheduling, budgeting and monitoring, along with interpersonal abilities like leadership, communication, and negotiation. Participants will master incorporating construction methodologies, building regulations, and efficient construction practices into their work. The learning experience is enriched through practical case analyses, collaborative projects, and site visits. A culminating capstone project allows students to consolidate and implement their acquired knowledge on an actual project. The co-op placement or career management component offers hands-on experience to refine skills for professional settings. Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue industry certifications including CAPM (Certified Associate Project Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyor), and Gold Seal accreditation. Students opting for the co-op track complete one work term in place of the Guided Career Management course. Personal laptops are mandatory for coursework and project development.
Duration: 2 years
Intake: May 2024
Location: Waterloo
Qualification: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A three-year advanced diploma or a degree from an accredited college or university in a construction-related field (e.g., architectural technology, construction engineering technology, civil engineering technology, civil engineering, environmental engineering, architectural studies)
An overall average grade of 75% or above (as assessed by country, to Ontario standards) is required in the above mentioned academic programs.
OR
A three-year advanced diploma or a degree in another discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in construction-related work.
An overall average grade of 75% or above (as assessed by country, to Ontario standards) is required in the above mentioned academic programs.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 82 or higher
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 115
- Cambridge Exams minimum score of 180, with no individual skill less than 170
Tuition
CAD
15,383