Project Management in the Built Environment Toronto Metropolitan University

Overview

The Project Management in the Built Environment programme at Toronto Metropolitan University provides students with the specialised expertise required to lead complex projects within the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector. This interdisciplinary curriculum addresses the urgent demands of the climate crisis by focusing on innovative and sustainable building practices. Students develop the technical and leadership skills necessary to manage every stage of a project, from initial planning and design to construction, operations, and eventual decommissioning.

The programme is designed to bridge the gap between traditional management principles and the evolving technological landscape of the built environment.

Why Project Management in the Built Environment at Toronto Metropolitan University?

Students benefit from access to the CFI-funded Smart Campus Integration and Testing Hub (SCITHub), which serves as a premier living laboratory for facility management and smart building research. The university maintains deep connections with industry partners, providing a platform for students to apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. The faculty includes leading experts in decarbonisation, digital twins, and advanced construction processes, ensuring that the learning experience is grounded in current global best practices and cutting-edge innovation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 28044 per year
• National fee: CAD 10732 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum offers a blend of core management principles and specialised technical electives. Modules may include:

• Project Delivery from Conception to Project Plan
• Project Delivery from Execution to Operations
• Cost and Schedule
• The Complex Project
• Emergent Design & Construction Processes
• Strategic Leadership and Management in the Built Environment
• International Construction Project Management
• Negotiating Legal, Regulatory and Contractual Issues

Careers with Project Management in the Built Environment

Graduates are prepared for senior leadership roles within the global AECO industry. The programme equips professionals to work as project managers, construction consultants, and facility directors within both private firms and public organisations. Potential career paths focus on managing large-scale infrastructure, implementing smart building technologies, and leading sustainability initiatives. The skills acquired are highly relevant for roles in asset management, digital construction coordination, and strategic building portfolio retrofitting.