Curriculum & Courses Prior to Spring 2020
For Part-Time Students Enrolled Prior to Spring 2020
- 36 points for degree completion
- On-campus instruction; some business courses available online as pre-approved electives
- Fall and spring intake
- 6–10 terms to complete
- Capstone Project
International students are responsible for ensuring they have read and understand the University’s student visa application eligibility and requirements. Please note that it is not permissible to enroll while in B-1/B-2 status. In addition, if studying on a student visa, you must enroll full-time (12 credits per term) and study on campus.
The curriculum focuses on the commercial and residential building sectors but covers processes of construction administration that are applicable to any kind of project – from stadiums and parks, to railroad terminals and airports, to bridges and tunnels. The program's twelve courses focus on the fundamentals of construction administration: cost estimating and project financing, techniques, human and material resources, construction law, conflict resolution, project management, and environmental safety and conservation.
Program Structure
During the first term, students enroll in two courses: the foundational Elemental Topics in Construction Administration and the core Principles of Construction Techniques(fall only) or Managing the Engineering and Construction Process (spring only). Students who enter the program with significant industry experience may request a waiver of the Elemental Topics in Construction Administration requirement, which will be granted or denied based on the results of a pre-term examination. Students granted a waiver must replace this course with an elective course carrying three points prior to graduation.
Following the first term, students are required to complete five additional core courses, two core electives, two additional approved electives (core or non-core) of choice, and the Capstone Project. Non-core electives may be chosen from courses offered through this program or, with the permission of the program director, from those offered through other schools or departments of the University.
In order to receive the M.S. degree, part-time students must complete the degree requirements within five years (10 terms, excluding summer) with an overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. The recommended timeframe for completion is three years.
Time Commitment
The M.S. in Construction Administration is challenging and requires a significant commitment of time and energy. Most classes are scheduled in the evening and are two to three hours each. Students should plan on allocating a minimum of one to two hours of homework for each hour spent in class. Capstone Project classes may require students to spend time at actual construction sites during the day and/or weekend.
Part-Time Pathway
First Term: Fall
This course is designed to provide students with introductory knowledge and basic skills they will need to understand and apply as they progress through the program. Students receive an overview of key topics that will be covered in greater detail through core courses and electives during subsequent terms. Each class session provides a primer on a specific area of vital importance, including construction techniques, legal issues, contracts, blueprint reading, scheduling, sustainability, claims and more. Upon completion students will be familiar with basic concepts, terminology and procedures associated with the industry, and well prepared to study these subjects in greater depth.
Course Number
CNAD PS5105Format
In PersonPoints
3This course concentrates on the importance of proper means and methods for insuring cost-effective design, construction and maintenance, as well as a safe work environment. The course includes guest speakers from the industry who will discuss various construction methods. Students work in teams on a semester-long case study of a Manhattan construction project, examining field activities, site safety, work progress and quality control.
Course Number
CIEN E4131Format
In PersonPoints
3Second Term: Spring
Covers the basics of estimating construction project costs. The first part of the course focuses on the quantitative aspect of estimating, including quantity take-offs, pricing, overhead costs, and profit. The components required for making successful bids are addressed and analyzed. The second part of the course concentrates on estimating in such areas as procurement, cost control, and change orders during the actual construction process.
Course Number
CNAD PS5100Format
In PersonPoints
3This course introduces students to the principles, methods and tools necessary to manage the design and construction processes. Among the topics examined in detail are: elements of planning, estimating, scheduling, bidding and contractual relationships; valuation of project cash flows; critical path method. The course includes a survey of construction procedures, cost control and effectiveness, and practical techniques for completing capital projects on time and within budget. Spring term only.
Course Number
CIEN E4129Format
In PersonPoints
3Summer
Third Term: Fall
Provides in-depth analysis and discussion on all the relevant case law and statutory information pertaining to New York construction and engineering law along with practical insights, warnings, and advice culled from the instructing team’s years of experience. The major emphasis is on the principal contractual relationships (owner-contractor, owner-architect/engineer, contractor-subcontractor, and architect/engineer-consultant), and the problems that most commonly arise out of these relationships. Topics covered include licensing issues, contract issues, managing construction projects, design through build, bidding and procurement rules, insurance and surety bonds, site safety, mechanics’ liens, claims, alternative dispute resolution, and damages. Fall term only.
Course Number
CNAD PS5103Format
In PersonPoints
3Provides a foundation on the economic aspects of the construction business, including accounting, finance, and taxation. Among the topics covered are accounting and bookkeeping, managerial accounting, internal controls, financial analysis and presentation, contractor surety and lending, tax issues, and fraud. Guest lecturers are featured for certain topics.
Course Number
CNAD PS5101Format
In PersonPoints
3Fourth Term: Spring
This course addresses the vital issue of construction site safety from a management perspective. Students gain insight into the challenges of accident prevention and techniques for managing safe and secure building projects. Includes a history of construction safety, accident causation theory, hazard control procedures, insurance and risk management, behavior-based safety initiatives, occupational safety and health management systems in construction firms, and the deployment of technologies such as three- and four-dimensional modeling and PDA-based inspection.
Course Number
CNAD PS5102Format
In PersonPoints
3A comprehensive introduction to the principles, methods and tools required for the development and implementation of scheduling in the construction industry. Topics covered include: the crucial role of the scheduling development plans, budgeting and its impact on project timelines, identification and analysis of critical paths (CPM), resource and cost loading, schedule updating, and schedule management. Coursework is integrated with hands‐on utilization of Oracle Primavera P3 and P6 scheduling and Microsoft Project 2007 software. Students may need to bring their own laptops/notebooks for some class sessions. Guest lecturers may be featured for certain topics.
OBJECTIVE: This course should prepare the student to prepare a CPM schedule, calculate the schedule manually or by use of computer software, evaluate the output of such software, and present such analysis both to field personnel for implementation and to upper management for overview.
Course Number
CNAD PS5120Format
In PersonPoints
3Summer
Fifth Term: Fall
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of key concepts and approaches in green building and sustainability. Specific material will include best practices and trends in design, construction, and business; analysis tools; green building rating systems (with an emphasis on LEED and the Living Building Challenge); the paradigm of sustainable thinking; and applying sustainability in the real (working) world. The course will also provide a preparatory platform for individuals looking to take the LEED Green Associate exam (a precursor to the LEED AP). The course format is designed to support practical understanding, and will include presentations, discussions, guest lecturers, site visits, and a semester long group project to apply the concepts as they are discussed. Students will be provided with resources and tools to facilitate self-directed exploration of the topics, and a forum to develop and communicate findings and considerations.
Course Number
CNAD PS5130Format
In PersonPoints
3Providing an overview of human resources as it relates to construction management firms, this course explores the various aspects of HR and talent management, defined as recruitment, retention, professional and leadership development, corporate culture, performance management, and workforce planning, all in the context of architecture/engineering/construction management (AEC) firms in the United States. The emphasis is on large national or multinational firms and their approaches to HR, now and in the future. Students learn how HR can make a difference in the way current and future general managers view the function in relation to business strategy and competitive advantage. Additionally, students analyze the difference between a strategically aligned HR function that numbers among the CEO's top business partners and a transaction-based HR function that is concerned primarily with personnel administration.
Course Number
CNAD PS5132Format
In PersonPoints
3Sixth Term: Spring
Examines the skills and techniques needed for residential renovations. Residential interior renovation is a multibillion-dollar industry, and while many construction professionals enter the field of commercial core and shell work, there are many high-paying positions available in residential construction and renovation. Topics include residential versus commercial clients, budget development, contracting and subcontracting, schedule management, change orders, construction quality, and managing clients' psychological issues.
Course Number
CNAD PS5133Format
In PersonPoints
3The Construction Administration Capstone Project course introduces the methods and tools necessary to analyze a set of plans and specifications for an active New York City building project (or projects) and includes a comprehensive review and analysis of documentation requirements for the selected project(s). Students are paired with appropriate industry managers and work in small teams, utilizing knowledge acquired from their core courses to develop and draft a comprehensive, professional level project manual. Review of contract plans and documents as well as site visits and interaction with actual project team members are required. To be taken during the final term of study.
Course Number
CNAD PS5500Format
In PersonPoints
3Required Core Courses
All students complete these seven core courses.
This course introduces students to the principles, methods and tools necessary to manage the design and construction processes. Among the topics examined in detail are: elements of planning, estimating, scheduling, bidding and contractual relationships; valuation of project cash flows; critical path method. The course includes a survey of construction procedures, cost control and effectiveness, and practical techniques for completing capital projects on time and within budget. Spring term only.
Course Number
CIEN E4129Format
In PersonPoints
3This course concentrates on the importance of proper means and methods for insuring cost-effective design, construction and maintenance, as well as a safe work environment. The course includes guest speakers from the industry who will discuss various construction methods. Students work in teams on a semester-long case study of a Manhattan construction project, examining field activities, site safety, work progress and quality control.
Course Number
CIEN E4131Format
In PersonPoints
3Covers the basics of estimating construction project costs. The first part of the course focuses on the quantitative aspect of estimating, including quantity take-offs, pricing, overhead costs, and profit. The components required for making successful bids are addressed and analyzed. The second part of the course concentrates on estimating in such areas as procurement, cost control, and change orders during the actual construction process.
Course Number
CNAD PS5100Format
In PersonPoints
3Provides a foundation on the economic aspects of the construction business, including accounting, finance, and taxation. Among the topics covered are accounting and bookkeeping, managerial accounting, internal controls, financial analysis and presentation, contractor surety and lending, tax issues, and fraud. Guest lecturers are featured for certain topics.
Course Number
CNAD PS5101Format
In PersonPoints
3This course addresses the vital issue of construction site safety from a management perspective. Students gain insight into the challenges of accident prevention and techniques for managing safe and secure building projects. Includes a history of construction safety, accident causation theory, hazard control procedures, insurance and risk management, behavior-based safety initiatives, occupational safety and health management systems in construction firms, and the deployment of technologies such as three- and four-dimensional modeling and PDA-based inspection.
Course Number
CNAD PS5102Format
In PersonPoints
3Provides in-depth analysis and discussion on all the relevant case law and statutory information pertaining to New York construction and engineering law along with practical insights, warnings, and advice culled from the instructing team’s years of experience. The major emphasis is on the principal contractual relationships (owner-contractor, owner-architect/engineer, contractor-subcontractor, and architect/engineer-consultant), and the problems that most commonly arise out of these relationships. Topics covered include licensing issues, contract issues, managing construction projects, design through build, bidding and procurement rules, insurance and surety bonds, site safety, mechanics’ liens, claims, alternative dispute resolution, and damages. Fall term only.
Course Number
CNAD PS5103Format
In PersonPoints
3This course is designed to provide students with introductory knowledge and basic skills they will need to understand and apply as they progress through the program. Students receive an overview of key topics that will be covered in greater detail through core courses and electives during subsequent terms. Each class session provides a primer on a specific area of vital importance, including construction techniques, legal issues, contracts, blueprint reading, scheduling, sustainability, claims and more. Upon completion students will be familiar with basic concepts, terminology and procedures associated with the industry, and well prepared to study these subjects in greater depth.
Course Number
CNAD PS5105Format
In PersonPoints
3Additional Core Courses
Choose one course below as the eighth and final required core course.
This course covers the variety of contractual relationships in the engineering and construction industry and the actions that may result in disputes. Emphasis is given to the steps required for rapid, cost-effective resolution of disputes. Resolution techniques such as negotiating, mediation, arbitration, and litigation are examined, and case studies requiring oral and written presentations are incorporated into the class sessions.
Course Number
CIEN E4132Format
In PersonA comprehensive introduction to the principles, methods and tools required for the development and implementation of scheduling in the construction industry. Topics covered include: the crucial role of the scheduling development plans, budgeting and its impact on project timelines, identification and analysis of critical paths (CPM), resource and cost loading, schedule updating, and schedule management. Coursework is integrated with hands‐on utilization of Oracle Primavera P3 and P6 scheduling and Microsoft Project 2007 software. Students may need to bring their own laptops/notebooks for some class sessions. Guest lecturers may be featured for certain topics.
OBJECTIVE: This course should prepare the student to prepare a CPM schedule, calculate the schedule manually or by use of computer software, evaluate the output of such software, and present such analysis both to field personnel for implementation and to upper management for overview.
Course Number
CNAD PS5120Format
In PersonPoints
3This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of key concepts and approaches in green building and sustainability. Specific material will include best practices and trends in design, construction, and business; analysis tools; green building rating systems (with an emphasis on LEED and the Living Building Challenge); the paradigm of sustainable thinking; and applying sustainability in the real (working) world. The course will also provide a preparatory platform for individuals looking to take the LEED Green Associate exam (a precursor to the LEED AP). The course format is designed to support practical understanding, and will include presentations, discussions, guest lecturers, site visits, and a semester long group project to apply the concepts as they are discussed. Students will be provided with resources and tools to facilitate self-directed exploration of the topics, and a forum to develop and communicate findings and considerations.
Course Number
CNAD PS5130Format
In PersonPoints
3This course provides students with a solid hands-on foundation in BIM (Building Information Modeling) and other technologies that are revolutionizing the way 21st century construction projects are delivered. Starting from the Owner’s perspective, the class sessions will explore the benefits of BIM tools/methods as used by design teams, construction managers and sub-contractors. Students work with actual industry tools to create BIM Models that extract quantities for estimation purposes, link models to construction schedules (4D simulations), generate clash reports, and effectively communicate 3D site logistics plans. Once a BIM backbone is established, discussions will lead into and highlight: advanced applications, integration opportunities, responsibilities/contractual theories and the introduction of other 3rd Party Software. This course is a recommended companion course to CNAD PS5500, the Capstone Project. Students enrolling in the course are required to have their own notebook PC meeting the noted specifications. (Specs to come).
Course Number
CNAD PS5136Format
In PersonPoints
3Core Elective Courses and Internship Opportunities
Choose at least three elective courses. With the permission of the program director, you may also select approved electives such as an internship or courses through other schools or departments of the University. If you wish to receive academic credit for an internship, you must meet with the program director to review internship opportunities. Once the program director determines the internship opportunity is consistent with the goals and mission of the M.S. in Construction Administration, you will be approved to register for a required companion course linked to your internship experience.
The Internship in Applied Analytics course offers students the preparation to excel in the marketplace with hands-on experience within an organization. The ideal internship will provide students an opportunity to gain tangible and practical knowledge in their chosen field by taking on a position that is closely aligned with their coursework and professional interests.
This course is structured around the internship experience. Though one of the first assignments in this course will have students author their own set of learning objectives, students can also expect that after completing this course they will be able to:
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Discuss the application of program content and theory in a professional context (LO1)
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Define a plan for assessing and building their professional competencies (LO2)
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Describe an organization’s culture and assess their cultural “fit” (LO3)
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Make recommendations for the types of behaviors, structure, and culture they would want to see in a future workplace setting (LO4)
Before registering for this course, students must secure an appropriate graduate-level internship, complete the Internship Application Form and receive approval from the academic program.
To receive approval, the internship must:
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Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to apply course concepts
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Fit into the planned future program-related career path of the student
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Provide a minimum of 210 hours over the semester.
Course Number
CNAD PS5995Format
In PersonPoints
3This course covers planning and financing of capital facilities with emphasis on civil infrastructure systems. Topics covered include project feasibility and evaluation; design of project delivery systems to encourage best value, innovation, and private-sector participation; fundamentals of engineering economy and project finance; elements of life-cycle cost estimation and decision analysis; environmental, institutional, social, and political factors. Case studies from transportation, water supply, and wastewater treatment are featured.
Course Number
CIEN E4133Format
In PersonPoints
3Section/Call Number
CIEN E4133Providing an overview of human resources as it relates to construction management firms, this course explores the various aspects of HR and talent management, defined as recruitment, retention, professional and leadership development, corporate culture, performance management, and workforce planning, all in the context of architecture/engineering/construction management (AEC) firms in the United States. The emphasis is on large national or multinational firms and their approaches to HR, now and in the future. Students learn how HR can make a difference in the way current and future general managers view the function in relation to business strategy and competitive advantage. Additionally, students analyze the difference between a strategically aligned HR function that numbers among the CEO's top business partners and a transaction-based HR function that is concerned primarily with personnel administration.
Course Number
CNAD PS5132Format
In PersonPoints
3Examines the skills and techniques needed for residential renovations. Residential interior renovation is a multibillion-dollar industry, and while many construction professionals enter the field of commercial core and shell work, there are many high-paying positions available in residential construction and renovation. Topics include residential versus commercial clients, budget development, contracting and subcontracting, schedule management, change orders, construction quality, and managing clients' psychological issues.
Course Number
CNAD PS5133Format
In PersonPoints
3This course focuses on the core operational elements of any building: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Prevention, increasingly complex systems requiring specialized coordination and planning. Students develop a thorough knowledge of MEP systems, equipment, and construction methods and a broad understanding of how they are implemented within the general construction process. Construction industry and project management principles are brought together in class lectures and demonstrations illustrating the process of taking a project from design to completion relative to its MEP components. Class sessions and assignments include simulations, case study discussions, individual and group exercises, and a final collaborative project drawing upon the tools and techniques taught during the course.
Course Number
CNAD PS5134Format
In PersonPoints
3This course explores the built environment and real estate cycle as well as major trends in development, design and construction. In depth examination of such topics as acquisition, entitlement, planning and construction provides students with a practical grasp of the many disciplines that come together in the execution of any real estate development project. Students gain an appreciation for the economics and the organizational complexities of the different phases of development while learning best practice in the management of consultants, contractors, government agencies and other stakeholders. Class sessions and assignments include simulations, case study discussions, individual and group exercises, and a final collaborative project drawing upon the tools and techniques taught during the course.
Course Number
CNAD PS5135Format
In PersonPoints
3This elective course introduces students to project and construction management and explores industry and construction projects from their place in the larger economy to execution at the project level. Classwork will focus on defining projects and breaking down their critical components within the context of current and evolving markets and regulatory environments. Students will learn the various competencies required to successfully navigate a construction project from concept to commissioning. Assignments and activities include simulation, case study discussions, individual and group projects, and a multi-phase final group project encompassing the concepts, theories, tools, and skills acquired during the course.
Course Number
CNAD PS5139Format
In PersonPoints
3In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamental financial issues of the modern corporation. Students will work on evaluating corporate performance based on a thorough analysis of financial statements, financial ratios, estimating the present and future values of a wide range of cash flows, and using these concepts as the basis for equity valuation, bond valuation and corporate valuation modeling.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify the types of financial management decisions and the role of financial manager
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Understand the concepts of financial planning, managing growth, debt and equity sources of financing and valuation, as well as capital budgeting methods
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Be able to execute a risk analysis, cost of capital, and the process of securities issuance
Course Number
BUSI PS5001Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3In this course, students will learn concepts that are critical to corporate finance, including: financial statement analysis; performance metrics; valuation of stocks and bonds; project and firm valuation; cost of capital; capital investment strategies and sources of capital, and firm growth strategies. Students will work as individuals and in groups to apply the tools of corporate finance to assigned cases. By the end of this course students will understand:
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How to apply fundamental corporate finance tools to analysis of firms’ strategic financial decisions.
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Evaluate the value impact of corporate decisions.
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Explain the rationale for decisions related to mergers & acquisitions or other corporate transactions and allocations of capital.
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Apply the Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance in your evaluation of whether a firm has effectively created value.
Course Number
BUSI PS5003Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3Prerequisite
BUSI PS5001 Introduction to Finance/or Professor Approval is requiredIn this course, students will learn about financial derivative securities: their role in financial management is becoming increasingly important, especially in portfolio management. Students will work on assigned readings, class discussions and examinations .By the end of this course students will be able to:
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Identify valuation of various options and futures as well as their use in risk management.
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Understand option and futures pricing models, option strategies and index arbitraging.
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Evaluate common hedging problems and build synthetic derivative positions
Course Number
BUSI PS5008Format
In PersonPoints
3Prerequisite
BUSI PS5001 Introduction to Finance and BUSI PS5003 Corporate Finance or professor approval.In this course, students will examine the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) underlying financial statements and their implementation in practice. The course is taught from the perspective of the stakeholders who make use of these statements, including investors, financial analysts, creditors, and management. Students will work as individuals and in groups for discussions and class exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Construct a cash flow statement, balance sheet and decipher a 10K report
- Identify basic accounting concepts, assumptions, and principles.
- Utilize accounting tools such as general journals and general ledgers throughout the entire accounting cycle.
- Critically analyze ethical issues in accounting practices and discuss critical accounting theory and processes.
Course Number
BUSI PS5009Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3In this course, students will gain an overview of major concepts of management and organization theory, concentrating on understanding human behavior in organizational contexts, with a heavy emphasis on the application of concepts to solve managerial problems. Students will work in a combination of conceptual and experiential activities, including case studies, discussions, lectures, simulations, videos, and small group exercises.
By the end of this course students will:
- Develop the skills to motivate employees
- Establish professional interpersonal relationships
- Take a leadership role
- Conduct performance appraisals
Availability:
On Campus: Every term
Online: Every term
Course Number
ERMC PS5010Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3Prerequisite
ERMC PS5300 Strategic Communications for Risk ProfessionalsIn this course, students will learn how leaders build competitive advantage within their organizations by creating a clear purpose and then balancing it with agile practices that leverage, challenge and evolve that purpose. It explores how leaders use neuroscience-based techniques to unlock performance and adaptability as the speed of change continues to accelerate. Students will work in individual, whole-group, and small-group activities to engage with the course’s core concepts as well as complete a holistic final assignment.
By the end of the course, students will:
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Assess and build personal and organizational purpose
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Analyze the four fundamental value propositions leaders use to differentiate their organizations and gain strategic competitive advantage
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Identify five levers of organizational design and show how leaders use them to align culture to organizational value proposition.
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Interpret and apply the Culturetek Model, a practical tool leaders can use to align strategy, culture, and leadership practices on an enterprise and functional level
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Utilize tools to diagnose personal leadership style and analyze how leadership styles/strengths impact organizational culture, value proposition, and purpose
Course Number
BUSI PS5015Format
In PersonIn this course, students will learn fundamental marketing concepts and their application. Students will work extensively with case study projects. By the end of this class students will understand:
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The essential elements of a market and large-scale company strategy
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How to identify customers and competition
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The fundamental elements of the marketing mix (product, price, placement and promotion)
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How to research consumer behavior and pricing strategies.
Course Number
BUSI PS5020Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3In this course, students will develop analytical skills used to formulate and implement marketing-driven strategies for an organization. Students will work on case studies in both individual and team-based projects. By the end of this course, students will:
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Develop a marketing strategy based on market assessments and company needs
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Develop a deeper understanding of marketing strategies
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Learn how to implement tactics to achieve desired goals
Course Number
BUSI PS5025Format
Online & In PersonPoints
3Prerequisite
BUSI PS5020 Introduction to Marketing/or Professor Approval is requiredIn this course, students tackle the central business concept of how one creates, builds and leads companies. They look at aspects of entrepreneurship and leadership for both individuals and teams in the face of complex situations. Students will work using the case study method as taught in business school, also known as “participant centered learning,” hear first-hand experiences on innovation and entrepreneurship.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand key business concepts and their application in the world of entrepreneurship
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Develop and present a pitch deck for a new business venture or new business idea for an existing company and pitch the idea to both small and large groups
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Launch a business or product and confidently engage with potential investors
Course Number
BUSI PS5030Format
OnlinePoints
3In this course, students will learn about the valuation of publicly traded equity securities through case study analyses, class discussion, independent exercises, reading assessments, group work, and weekly deliverables, culminating in a final investor pitch.
By the end of the semester students will be able to:
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Perform fundamental analysis ("bottoms-up," firm-level, business and financial analysis)
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Prepare pro forma financial statements, estimate free cash flows and apply valuation models.
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Understand the importance of reasoned analysis and critical thinking when evaluating firms.
Course Number
BUSI PS5040Format
In PersonPoints
3Prerequisite
BUSI PS5001 Intro to Finance and BUSI PS5003 Corporate Finance or professor approval is requiredIn this course, students will learn how to benchmark countries’ performance and analyze business opportunities in the world economy. Additionally, students will learn to examine the relationships between trade policy, financial flows and development to understand factors contributing to financial crisis and the policies to remedy them. Students will work on individual readings and a substantial final group project over the course of the semester. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Evaluate development and economic indicators in order to understand trends in economic growth
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Characterize EFMs’ capital flows, policies, and financial institutions
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Assess risks and estimate returns through the use of common risk management approaches
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Construct frameworks needed to formulate a global investment strategy
Course Number
BUSI PS5100Format
In PersonPrerequisite
BUSI PS5001 Introduction to Finance (mandatory) and BUSI PS4009 Financial Accounting (recommended) or professor approval.In this course, students learn the principles of management as they relate to enterprise-wide information and knowledge services. Attention is given to the philosophy and history of information and knowledge services, specifically as this background affects students’ future performance as business managers and leaders in the workplace. The focus is on management and leadership skills, knowledge sharing, and the role of knowledge strategy in strengthening the corporate knowledge culture.
Students will work with readings and videos to prepare for class discussions and will also complete commentaries and two research papers over the course of the semester.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Complete a knowledge services audit of an organization’s approach to managing and using knowledge in the workplace
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Explain the importance of aligning knowledge strategy with the organizational management strategy
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Articulate good practices for promoting enterprise-wide knowledge development, knowledge sharing, and knowledge utilization (KD/KS/KU)
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Outline information and knowledge strategy for organizations specifically related to people, processes, and technologies.
Course Number
BUSI PS5301Format
In PersonPoints
3Capstone Project
The Construction Administration Capstone Project course introduces the methods and tools necessary to analyze a set of plans and specifications for an active New York City building project (or projects) and includes a comprehensive review and analysis of documentation requirements for the selected project(s). Students are paired with appropriate industry managers and work in small teams, utilizing knowledge acquired from their core courses to develop and draft a comprehensive, professional level project manual. Review of contract plans and documents as well as site visits and interaction with actual project team members are required. To be taken during the final term of study.
Course Number
CNAD PS5500Format
In PersonPoints
3Spring 2020
View the details of the Spring 2020 curriculum here.