About Bachelor Of Construction Management in Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Construction Management (BCM) degree program is unique in Saskatchewan offering students the opportunity to earn an after-diploma baccalaureate degree with an additional two years of study. The program was developed in response to industry need and global trends for trained professionals in the construction industry. The BCM program combines practical multi-faceted skills with theoretical knowledge and technical training, truly a practitioner's degree.
Sask Polytech is proud of its reputation of providing industry with 'career ready' graduates, and this degree is no exception while providing a unique, direct and relevant path for students to earn a degree in this increasingly important area. The curriculum encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of construction management topics including:
- scheduling
- estimating
- safety
- contract law
- cost control
- tendering
- project management
During Year 4 of the BCM, students will participate in an industry-supported capstone project.
This program is offered with the written authorization of the Minister of Advanced Education, effective July 1, 2017. This authorization was provided after the program proposal underwent a quality assurance review and was found to meet the standards established by the Minister. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and degree will be appropriate to their needs.
Your Career
Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in the growing heavy industrial, commercial, engineering, and construction industries. They will be actively engaged in managing the safe, timely and cost effective delivery of a broad range of projects in industries like construction, oil and gas, engineering, design, research and development, and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities could include roles such as assistant construction manager, assistant project manager, project document controller, junior contract administrator, assistant facilities manager, project coordinator, and construction inspector.
Academic qualification equivalents:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, include one English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U), minimum 60%
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Overall minimum score of Band 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component.
- TOEFL : An overall minimum score of 81 on the Internet-based Test of English
- PTE : A minimum score of 63 with minimum component scores of 50.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Application mode |
Online and Paper mode available |
Graduation rate |
62% |
Acceptance rate |
96% |
Number of Students |
16,008 |
Overall cost of living |
14,762 CAD |
Academic calendar |
Semester based |
% of International students |
6% |
Number of campuses |
4 |
Medium of instructions |
English |
Undergraduate Tuition fee |
14,044 CAD |
Postgraduate Tuition fee |
16,426 CAD |
Cost of living |
694 -1147 CAD per month |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic First-Year Tuition Fees And Living Expenses For International Students
Over the course of one academic year, the following graph displays tuition and living expense estimates in Canadian currency for one full-time international undergraduate student. Please bear in mind that these are only estimates; actual pricing will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other factors to consider include currency changes, visa and study authorization fees, and vacations back home.
- For international students, the overall fees will range from:-
Particulars |
Amount |
Administrative fees |
50.00 to 150.00 CAD |
Application fees |
150 CAD |
Student association fee |
95.00 to 445.00 CAD |
Non-refundable fee at the start) |
1,000 CAD |
Tuition fee range |
6,195 to 18,089 CAD |
Laboratory fee |
100.00 to 409.00 CAD with no fees for
some courses which do not have a lab service. |
Books and Supplies |
200 to 3,725 CAD |
Technology fee |
50 to 146 CAD |
- For a student of Saskatchewan Polytechnic the required financials (Cost of Attendance) can be:-
Description of Financials |
Amount in CAD |
Average cost of tuition |
11245.77 CAD |
Cost of living |
10799.39 CAD |
Application fee |
150 CAD |
Estimated total (per year) |
22,195.16 CAD |