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Certificate of Professional Achievement in Construction Management

Offering the professional the most recent innovations and technological advancements in their respective field, CVN now offers a Certificate in Construction Management. The curriculum builds upon a student’s technical background to develop managerial and financial expertise through a mix of fundamental and advanced areas of study. The courses expose students to the activities and issues of planning, financing, procuring, constructing and managing the built environment. The program is particularly attractive for architects and engineers without formal education in project leadership, management and finance who now find themselves confronting these challenges.


Required Courses:

Students must complete the four courses below:

· CIEN E4129: Managing Engineering & Construction Processes

· CIEN E4130: Design of Construction Systems

· CIEN E4131: Principles of Construction Techniques

· CIEN E4132: Prevention and Resolution of Construction Disputes

Candidates for the Certificate of Professional Achievement Program must complete the program of study as defined by the appropriate department. Program requirements for completion of these Certificate Programs is listed below:

· 4 Graduate-level classes all earned through CVN, as a non-degree student. Students currently in any degree program at Columbia University are not eligible for the Certificate Program through CVN.

· Minimum of 12 credit points

· Minimum GPA of 3.0

· Completion of program within two (2) calendar years.

Credits earned to fulfill the requirements of a Certificate Program may be applied toward an MS or PD degree in the same field of study, subject to the approval of an Academic Advisor. However, students must apply for admission to the University and meet all admissions requirements. Entry into, and completion of a Certificate Program does not ensure acceptance into an MS or PD program.

In order to apply for acceptance into the Certificate Programs, please visit the link below:

Certificate Application and Instructions Page