Mount Royal

Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension

Project Management
in Construction
Extension Certificate Program

Program Information Guide

Policies ~ Guidelines ~ Descriptions

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Project Management in Construction Certificate Program

THANK YOU for choosing Mount Royal University to assist in your personal and professional
development.
Manage construction projects with the expertise you gain in this certificate program tailored specifically for
the needs of the construction industry. Acquire a solid base of knowledge and project management tools,
techniques, approaches and best practices as they relate to construction. Gain specialized knowledge
and skills in courses created especially for the construction industry. These skills are valuable in every
aspect of construction through the application of proven project management processes.
The program has been designed for those who have experience in construction management
environments who would like to acquire project management tools and techniques.
Please refer to the following website for current course descriptions, schedules, and fees:
http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/projectmanagement/index.htm

The Program Classroom or Online Format

It is your choice to register in a few courses per term, or all six courses
Construction Project Management: An Overview (15 hours)
Managing construction projects requires unique industry experience and skill sets. Performance levels
expected of project managers in construction can be quite different from other industries. Understand
basic industry concepts and requirements. Acquire tools and techniques unique to the construction field
and have the opportunity to apply them to sample projects.
Construction Project Scheduling (15 hours)
Learn how to develop the effective project schedules that are critical to the success of a construction
project. Gain scheduling development, assessment and time management skills. Be able to efficiently and
effectively schedule construction projects with confidence and rigour. Understand Critical Path
Methodology project scheduling.
Construction Project Administration and Control Systems (15 hours)
Managing the constraints of time, cost and scope is critical to construction project success. Acquire new
techniques for managing projects within these constraints. Learn to set up project metrics, provide
accurate forecasts and prioritize project scope for construction projects.
Construction Project Management: Time, Cost and Scope (15 hours)
Managing the constraints of time, cost and scope is critical to construction project success. Acquire new
techniques for managing projects within these constraints. Learn to set up project metrics, provide
accurate forecasts and prioritize project scope for construction projects.
Construction Project Safety and Environmental Management (15 hours)
With increasingly complex designs, techniques and materials, todays construction projects have
significant safety and environmental implications. Learn to be both safety and environmentally conscious
throughout all phases of the construction process, extending throughout the lifetime of the building.
Understand and learn to apply current safety and environmental regulations.

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Construction Project Management: Leadership and Management Skills (15 hours)

Become both the manager and the leader your team needs you to be. Examine current leadership theory
and distinguish between leadership and management. Learn about leadership attributes and how to apply
them into day-to-day management. Discover how to create a shared vision, foster team collaboration and
promote shared leadership.

Course Materials
The course materials are provided in the Learner Manual which is a downloadable, printable PDF
available under Content in Blackboard. Courses in blackboard are available to students for a period of 6
months after the course end date. Please ensure you save a copy of all materials you wish to continue to
have access to.
Textbook:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Fifth Edition published by the
Project Management Institute (ISBN 978-1-9335589-67-9)
This textbook is a reference for all Project Management courses and is a requirement for all students who
intend to complete the Certificate. Available at the MRU BookStore.

PMI Affiliations
Mount Royal University is licensed as a Global Registered Educational Provider (REP) by the Project
Management Institute (PMI). The classroom and online courses within the Project Management in
Construction Extension Certificates are owned and developed by Mount Royal University and are designed to
provide an overview of project management processes that are incorporated within the Project Management
Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, (PMBOK Guide) Fifth Edition developed
by PMI.
In order to obtain The Project Management Professional (PMP) designation you must contact the Project
Management Institute to inquire about their qualifications for the designation: www.pmi.org
The Project Management Institute, Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI -SAC), in partnership with Mount Royal
University, delivers a PMP Certification Exam Preparation Workshop. Information about this course is
available online: http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/projectmanagement/index.htm
and the PMI - SAC website: www.pmisac.com

Completion Requirements
The Project Management in Construction Extension Certificate consists of six classroom courses or online
modules. All program requirements must be completed within three years.
After successful completion of the required courses you are eligible to receive an extension certificate. To
receive your certificate, you must complete the application to graduate form. To download a copy of the
application, visit:
http://www.mtroyal.ca/wcm/groups/public/documents/pdf/ce_grad_application.pdf
or phone 403-440-8770 to request an application via email or mail.

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Course Evaluations
Course Evaluations are conducted at the end of each course. Students are encouraged at any time, to
discuss any aspect of the course with their instructor or the Program Coordinator. Your feedback allows
Mount Royal to make continuous improvements to the program curriculum and delivery.

Course Cancellation
Mount Royal reserves the right to cancel any course in which a minimum required registration is not achieved.
Students will be notified by telephone if a cancellation occurs.

Guidelines for Online Learning and Participation

The following guidelines are intended to foster a collaborative and supportive online learning
environment:
Everyones opinion is welcomed, respected, and valued. MRU Continuing Education seeks to
foster an open and supportive online environment for everyone to learn and participate. Active
participation is encouraged.
Please be mindful of how your written communication may be perceived by others. In an online
environment, you wont be able to convey the tone or intent of your communication using body
language. Carefully choose your words and consider how your words may be interpreted by
others.
Students are expected to respect the confidentiality and privacy of others. Any personal or
professional details that are shared online as part of this course should remain confidential unless
explicit consent is given.
In consideration of everyones time, please refrain from posting any topics or questions that are
not relevant to the subject of an assigned class discussion. If you have an important question or
concern that is not relevant to the assignment, please contact the instructor directly by email.
Be curious, receptive and open to new ideas and diverse perspectives. Be willing to let go of my
ideas and opinions. Try to integrate the best of your thinking with the best of others.
Carefully read others posts and inquire respectfully to understand others thinking or viewpoints
that may be different from your own. Recognize the quality of others ideas, rather than the role or
position.
Be willing to challenge, question and reframe your own thinking.
Be brief, concise and to the point when you email your instructor or other students.
Take time to reflect, note key takeaways from the course and apply what you learn.

Online Learning Resources

For more information and tips to succeed as an online learner, check out these links for support:

Mount Royals Virtual Learning Centre

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/virtual/studentfaq/index.htm

Online Learning Etiquette

http://www.ehow.com/way_5862792_online-learning-etiquette.html

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How to Succeed as an Online Student

http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/a/studentsuccess.htm

7 Steps for Successful Online Learning (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OGfaT4LvzQ
START Program Contact for Blackboard Technical Support (start@mtroyal.ca) or phone (403440-7214)

Program Policies
1.

Withdrawals
i.
Withdrawal (from a course 4 business days prior to the start date)
Withdrawals must be submitted in writing and may be submitted by e-mail
ceregservices@mtroyal.ca fax: 403.440.6743; mail or in person: Registration Services,
Room A101, Kerby Hall, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB, T3E 6K6. Please quote:
student ID number, CRN (Course Reference Number), course name, course start/end
dates, full legal name, date of birth, address and phone number. All withdrawal refunds are
subject to an administration fee of 10% of course tuition (max. $50). Refunds may take up
to two weeks to process.
ii.
iii.

Course Withdrawals (from a course in progress)

A student may request in writing to the Continuing Education Registration office, or the
Continuing Education program area, withdrawal from a course up until 67% (or 2/3s) of the
completion of that course in order to receive a "W" grade. Requests received by CE
Registration must be passed on to the program area for approval first to ensure they are
received before the 67% (or 2/3s) completion point of the course. The program area will
notify CE Registration in writing of their decision. Note: No refunds are associated with
such withdrawal requests.
If the request comes in after the 67% (or 2/3s) completion point of the course, permission for the
grade change will be at the discretion of the Program Director.

2.

Failed Courses
If a student fails a course, it is recommended that he/she repeat the same course. The failed course
remains a permanent part of the student record at Mount Royal, regardless of whether he/she passes the
same course on a subsequent attempt.

3.

Accessibility
It is a student's responsibility to request academic accommodation. If you are a student with a
disability who may require academic accommodation and have not registered with Accessibility
Services, please contact their office at 403.440.6868. You must be registered with Accessibility
Services to access academic accommodations.

4.

Final Papers
Failure to submit a final project, or to present findings at the Final Project Presentation, shall result
in the student receiving a failing grade.

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Course Policies
1. Attendance / Participation
Students are encouraged to actively participate in both classroom and online discussions.
Participation is essential for successfully completing the course.
Students must complete all course assignments with a minimum final grade of 70% to
pass the course.
Students with serious medical or domestic afflictions verified by a physician or medical
professional may negotiate with the instructor an alternate method of completing the course.
Students should contact the instructor immediately if they cannot keep pace with the online
course schedule or foresee submitting assignments late. Decisions regarding extensions are
at the sole discretion of your instructor.
2. A. Course Assessment for classroom
Students must complete all course assignments with a minimum final grade of 70%
to pass the course.
B. Due Dates for online courses
Students who fall significantly behind in the course will not pass the course. The instructor
will monitor and participate in the class discussion activities and track the completion of
individual assignments to assess your final grade. Students must complete assignments
as provided in the course schedule. If you require an extension, please contact your
instructor as soon as the issue arises. Decisions regarding extensions are at the sole
discretion of your instructor.
2. Course Evaluation
Please complete the Course and Instructor Evaluation survey posted in Blackboard (under
Assignments) by or before the final scheduled day of the course.

Internet Access to Unofficial Transcripts and Grades

To access your transcripts you will require your student ID number. Please go to www.MyMRU.ca.
Select the On-Line Services tab, then select the Click here for Administrative Services. Enter
Student Services.
Grades will be available on the web within (10) working days of the course completion date. If you require a
grade notification because you do not have access to the internet, please call Mount Royal University
registration at 403-440-3833.

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can be accesses through the Library link

located under the Information section of the
Blackboard site.

Student Expectations and the

Student Code of Conduct

Library: Cite Sources: MRU Guide to APA

Documentation in Research Papers

Students are expected to familiarize

themselves with the information contained
on the following web pages:

Plagiarism refers to a form of academic

dishonesty occurring when an individual claims
that a piece of work has been authored by him
or herself when indeed the work has been
created by another individual. There are
sanctions for plagiarism. Learn more in the
Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism.

The Continuing Education FAQs webpage

contains policies that are common to all
credit-free students and covers topics such
as:
Privacy
Final Grade Appeal
Policy/Procedure
Grades and unofficial transcripts
Graduating
Tax receipts (T2202A)

Non-Academic Misconduct
Mount Royal expects that its students will
behave in a manner, which does not
seriously disrupt or adversely affect Mount
Royal or its educational mission. Behaviour
which is subject to disciplinary action under
the Code includes violations of established
civil and criminal statutes; conduct that
threatens the safety or well-being of
members of the University community; and
any other behaviour that seriously and
adversely affects the Universitys students or
employees, its property or its reputation.
The Code of Student Conduct is available
through the Office of the Dean, Faculty of
Continuing Education and Extension.
www.mtroyal.ca/codeofstudentconduct.

The Code of Student Conduct is a

comprehensive account of the Universitys
expectations of its students with respect to
academic dishonesty and non-academic
misconduct. It also guarantees the
Universitys obligations to its students and
provides a detailed account of the rights of
students under the Code. Finally, it
describes the procedures for conducting
hearings and appeals and the sanctions
related to infractions of the Code.
Academic Dishonesty
Mount Royal is committed to the principle of
academic integrity, which, as described by
the Center for Academic Integrity, is
grounded in the belief in the fundamental
values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect
and responsibility. From these values flow
principles of behaviour that enable academic
communities to translate ideals into action 1.
The University expects that all of its
members will honour these principles in
maintaining the academic standards and
integrity of the University community.

HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION
Sexual harassment and other forms of
discrimination are unacceptable at Mount
Royal. In cases of harassment or
discrimination or for information about the
Mount Royals Individual Rights Policy, you
are advised to contact the Human Rights
Advisors in Room U216C.

APA Formatting/Avoiding Plagiarism

All students are expected to follow American
Psychological Association (APA) Publication
Manual for referencing and formatting of
their assignments. The 6th edition of APA
standards must be used when completing all
assignments for this course. APA guidelines
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