C S M 655 Reducing Adversarial Relations in Construction 3(3,0) Focuses on the delivery of projects and how adversarial relations can affect the successful completion of the venture. Topics include management of human resources, understanding needs and processes of the participants, where problems lie, methods of avoiding and settling disputes. Preq: Construction Science and Management or Architecture major, senior standing, or consent of department chair.
C S M 852 Construction Management Research 3(3,0) Research methodology applied to the construction industry. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 860 Construction Financial Planning and Analysis 3(3,0) Theory of financial management as it relates to the financial challenges faced by the construction firm.
C S M 861 Construction Control Systems 3(3,0) Development and analysis of cost, resource, and quality control programs for a company's construction projects.
C S M 862 Personnel Management and Negotiations 3(3,0) The role of management and unions in the construction industry. Topics include contract negotiation, collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and management for productivity improvement. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 863 Advanced Planning and Scheduling 3(3,0) Analysis and control of construction projects using advanced techniques for planning, scheduling, and resources control. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 864 Construction Business Strategy and Marketing 3(3,0) Techniques for business strategy development and marketing of various types of construction companies.
C S M 865 Project Management 3(3,0) Theory of project administration and control with special emphasis on the role and responsibilities of the project manager.
C S M 866 Contractor Role in Development 3(3,0) Addresses the various roles and responsibilities of the contractor in development including discussion of the owner/designer/constructor relationship. Does not count toward Master's in Construction Science and Management degree requirements. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 881 Professional Seminar 3(3,0) New and emerging methods for management of the construction or construction-related firm. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 890 Directed Studies 3-6 Special topics not covered in other courses. Emphasis is on field studies, research activities, and current developments in building science. Preq: Consent of instructor.
C S M 891 Master's Thesis Research 1-9 With approval of the advisory committee, students carry out independent research and analysis. Thesis is presented orally and in writing and in strict compliance with the guidelines of the Graduate School.