MASTER'S DEGREE

In addition to the Master of Science degree, Stevens offers the degrees of Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy with concentrations in Construction Management. A major objective of the graduate program is to encourage research at all levels so that progressively more challenging problems with wider research scope can be undertaken by individuals as they gain confidence and competence.

The department has active research interest in the following areas: high strength concrete, soil-structure interactions, soil mechanics and deep foundation systems, stochastic aspects of saturated and unsaturated flow modeling, advanced oxidation of hazardous wastes, transport of nonaqueous-phase liquids in the subsurface, statistical process control of wastewater treatment, stabilization/solidifaction of contaminated soil, physicochemical treatment of heavy metal contaminated wastes, hydrodynamic modeling of currents and the dispersion of effluents in the coastal zone, coastal sediment transport, and analysis of current and waves observation in the coastal ocean.

COURSES


• CM 501 Construction Engineering I

  Close Construction Engineering I This course is a study of construction industry customs, practices and methods from project conception to close-out. Equipment usage, construction estimating, scheduling, and management techniques are woven into the fabric of this course.

• CM 502 Construction Engineering II

  Close Construction Engineering II This course provides the student in the construction field with a practical analysis and study of the completed construction facility. Case studies are discussed along with the performance of the constructed facility and elements of possible failure within the completed facility. Alternate solutions are discussed along with their economic feasibilty.

• CM 505 Construction Safety Management

  Close Construction Safety Management  Various aspects of construction areas and the necessary design and safety techniques are discussed along with building a corporate culture of zero accidents, planning for high project safety performance, establishing  accountability for safety, and maintaining a safety   communication network. Safety agendas contained within the Total Quality   Management Process and the Partnering Process are discussed using actual job case studies.

• CM 506 Computer Application in the Construction Process

  Close Computer Application in the Construction Process Today's construction manager and engineer should have a thorough knowledge of the latest technology and methods so that various elements within the construction process can be produced, analyzed, and reviewed in an efficient manner. The course gives the construction executive the tools to provide proper planning and scheduling, estimating, cost accounting, cost reports, and other valuable and necessary information in a rapid and professional manner.

• CM 508 Transportation Engineering

  Close Transportation Engineering A description of and introduction to the major areas of transportation engineering planning and management which deals with roadways, streets, and highways and the people and vehicles that interact with each other. Topics of discussion include land use, energy, transportation economics, and transportation systems management, along with the traditional areas of traffic engineering. Open-ended problem solving using practical case examples is stressed.

• CM 509 Construction Cost Analysis & Estimating

  Close Construction Cost Analysis & Estimating This course provides the construction-orientated professional with the analysis tools and methodology to organize and prepare an accurate construction estimate. Topics include development of productivity data, analysis, and applications of historical data, break-even and cost-to-complete analysis and the study and analysis of job cost reporting systems as they relate to the construction estimate. Estimating methods and systems will be discussed, along with field trips and practical case studies.

• CM 511 Construction Accounting

  Close Construction Accounting This course presents the principles of accounting for construction projects. Topics include elements of cost accounting, project accounting, and financial analysis used by the construction manager.

• CM 512 Problems in Heavy Construction

  Close Problems in Heavy Construction The general superintendent, engineering staff and construction manager, in order to manage, schedule and complete the heavy construction project, must be aware of problems associated with the completion of the complex project. Problems associated with pile driving & shoring, excavation methods, tunneling, trenchless technology, and rock excavation are reviewed. Examples and case studies are discussed with alternate solutions reviewed based on site conditions and economic considerations.

• CM 521 Construction Organizations

  Close Construction Organizations This course provides the student with an understanding of human behavior including individual and group performance, motivation, leadership, and industrial relations. Next, the student will examine various theories of management and the basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This body of knowledge will be applied to the management of construction companies and projects.

• CM 522 Labor Relations

  Close Labor Relations This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the practices involved in construction labor relations. Topics include the discussion of union and open shop contractors, job site agreements, collective bargaining and local union negotiations, double-breasted construction operations and termination of the labor agreement, along with case studies in selected areas.

• CM 531 Construction Materials

  Close Construction Materials This lecture course covers civil engineering materials, their properties, and their construction use. Specifics to be discussed include physical and mechanical properties of steel, concrete, asphalt, wood, plastic, timber, and soil. Coverage of ASTM standard tests covering these properties is also presented.

• CM 541 Project Management for Construction

  Close Project Management for Construction This course deals with the problems of managing a project. A project is defined as a temporary organization of human and nonhuman resources, within a permanent organization, for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of the project; conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation and morale. Cases will include construction management, chemical plant construction and other examples.

• CM 542 Quality Management & Construction Performance

  Close Quality Management & Construction Performance This course presents the principles and techniques of total quality management (TQM), with emphasis on its application to construction projects and firms. Students will form teams to apply TQM concepts and techniques to construction projects/firms.

• CM 543 Construction Contract Management

  Close Construction Contract Management This course deals with and discusses in detail the complex set of relationships that are involved when a construction project is undertaken. The course also reviews these relationships and how they interact with the planning, administration, start-up, and completion of the project. Risk in the construction project is discussed as it relates to the management and successful completion of the project, while also reviewing the legal relationships that can evolve during the project duration.

• CM 545 Environmental Impact Analysis and Planning

  Close Environmental Impact Analysis and Planning The impact of engineering projects on the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic environment, preparation of environmental impact statements, regulatory framework, and compliance procedures will be discussed. Topics include: major federal and state environmental regulations, environmental impact analysis and assessment, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• CM 550 Construction Contract Law I

  Close Construction Contract Law I This course introduces the principle areas of construction law and contracts. Areas of discussion include contract formulation, scope of work, changes, delays, no damage for delays, insurance and sureties, completion, termination, and claims and dispute resolutions. Case studies are presented with class presentations and discussions.

• CM 551 Construction Contract Law II: Claims and Disputes

  Close Construction Contract Law II: Claims and Disputes This course presents a review and analysis of the methods used in presenting and solving construction contract disputes. Topics of discussion include the origins of the construction dispute, the contract documents, the design deficiency, the construction schedule, construction of the project and resolving the dispute.

• CM 571 Practicum in Construction Management I

  Close Practicum in Construction Management I This will be a capstone course taken at the end of a student’s program of studies. The students will be organized into construction management groups.

• CM 580 Construction Management I

  Close Construction Management I This course provides a survey and study of the management process for domestic and international contracting business enterprises. Topics of discussion include the roles of the construction manager, bonds and insurance elements of the estimating process, finance and cost control, labor relations, and work culture.