Construction Management (B.S.)
The B.S. in Construction Management is an interdisciplinary program grounded in discipline-based workforce development and the liberal arts. It is comprised of core courses drawn from Architecture, Business Management, Construction Management and Safety with additional ISP courses in Communication, Math and Physics. This program prepares students for life and work with a focus on a career in the construction industry. It specifically prepares students for a leadership role in the design/build process as a Construction Manager.
Integrative Studies Requirements
Minimum 40 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (64 credits) | ||
| Core Courses (52 Credits) | ||
| ARCH-180 | Intro Arch Design | 4 |
| ARCH-270 | Commercial Construction | 4 |
| ARCH-370 | Architectural Systems | 4 |
| CMGT-300 | Construction Management I | 4 |
| CMGT-400 | Construction Management II | 4 |
| MGT-101 | Introduction to Management (C or better is required) | 4 |
| MGT-140 | Quantitative Decision-Making | 4 |
| MGT-215 | Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| MGT-301 | Org Theory & Behavior | 4 |
| MGT-380 | Project MGT Fundamentals | 4 |
| SAFE-202 | Occupational Safety | 4 |
| SAFE-205 | Construction Methods | 4 |
| SAFE-216 | Safety Standards & Regulations | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Prevention Through Design | ||
| Construction MGT Internship | ||
| Allied Courses (8 Credits) | ||
| IHCOMM-171 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| MATH-111 | Applied College Algebra (or Higher level MATH course excluding MATH-141 and MATH-135) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level
Upon completion of the Construction Management B.S. degree, students will be able to:
- Understand and apply key concepts in construction management, for example, architectural design, construction management processes and methods, materials selection, planning, estimating, scheduling, construction law and contract administration, project management, accident prevention, health and safety standards, and risk management.
- Problem-solve, conceptualize, plan for, make sound judgements about, organize, manage, control and execute complex construction management projects while considering environmental, social and economic impacts.
- Understand fundamental concepts of effective supervision of personnel and the dynamics of organizational theory and behavior.
- Utilize relevant technology and software for construction design and graphics and project management, for example, architectural rendering, graphic and computer aided drafting (CAD) applications and project management software.
- Make effective visual and oral presentations.
- Understand the expectations and ethics for professionals in the construction management industry.
- Explore pathways for career and/or advanced education in construction management related fields.