Construction Management, B.S.
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Construction Management:
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management focuses on the management skills and construction business knowledge required for the continually changing environment of the construction industry. With courses in Construction Contracts; Building Codes and Quality Control; Construction Scheduling; Construction Law; Building Construction Drawing; and Managing a Construction Project, this degree provides students with a broad-based knowledge of the construction industry, a solid education, and extensive training in business and management applications. This degree program prepares graduates for productive careers in the construction industry as managers, project managers, or property managers.
To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management, students must complete 123 credit hours as described below.
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General Education Courses (30.0 credit hours) |
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| English (6 Credit Hours) | |
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Computer Applications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communications (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Speech | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours) | |
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Math (6 Credit Hours) | |
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
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College Math (or Math courses equivalent or higher) |
3.0 credit hours |
| Social Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Lower Division Required Courses (33 credit hours) |
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Building Construction Drawing |
3.0 credit hours |
Construction Estimating |
3.0 credit hours |
OSHA Standards |
3.0 credit hours |
Construction Documents |
3.0 credit hours |
Interdisciplinary Studies* |
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Interdisciplinary Studies 1 |
3.0 credit hours |
Interdisciplinary Studies 2 |
3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 3 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 4 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 5 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 6 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 7 | 3.0 credit hours |
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| Macroeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mechanical/Electrical Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| MEP Plans and Specifications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Building Construction Plans | 3.0 credit hours |
| Managing a Construction Business | 3.0 credit hours |
| Project Management for Construction | 3.0 credit hours |
| Financial Management | 3.0 credit hours |
*The IDS courses allow credit for appropriate prior learning. Construction, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Macroeconomics, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business, and Human Resource Management are commonly accepted disciplines for transfer credit into this degree major. Additional courses may be evaluated and accepted at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs or Department Chair. |
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Upper Division Required Courses (60.0 credit hours) |
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Codes and Standards |
3.0 credit hours |
Foundations and Equipment |
3.0 credit hours |
Formwork and Timber Design |
3.0 credit hours |
Mechanical Systems: Plumbing and Piping |
3.0 credit hours |
Electrical Systems |
3.0 credit hours |
Construction Ethics |
3.0 credit hours |
| Concrete Masonry Design in Construction | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Contracts | 3.0 credit hours |
Construction Cost Estimating |
3.0 credit hours |
Managing a Construction Project |
3.0 credit hours |
Construction Techniques of Superstructures |
3.0 credit hours |
| Building Codes and Quality Control | 3.0 credit hours |
| Financial Control of Construction Organizations | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mechanical Systems: Heating and Cooling | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Scheduling | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Layout Planning | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Safety | 3.0 credit hours |
| Operations Management in Construction | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Law | 3.0 credit hours |
| Construction Management Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
| Total Credits Required As Described Above | 123 Credits |