Construction Management

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepares students to plan, coordinate, and supervise residential, commercial, and civil construction projects from concept through completion. The program combines technical construction knowledge with business, leadership, and project management skills to prepare graduates for successful careers in one of the nation's largest and fastest growing industries. 

Students develop expertise in construction methods, surveying, site layout, cost estimating, scheduling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), risk management, safety practices, construction materials, and project supervision. Coursework emphasizes both technical knowledge and practical decision making, helping students understand every phase of the construction process. 

A defining feature of Â鶹¹ú²ú's Construction Management program is its focus on hands on learning. Students gain practical experience through laboratory activities in Klehm Hall, including concrete testing, soil analysis, structural design projects, construction planning exercises, and work with construction materials and equipment. These experiences help students connect classroom concepts with real world construction applications. 

The program is strengthened by strong industry engagement opportunities, including guest speakers, job site visits, field tours, trade shows, professional conferences, and participation in the Construction Club. An active Industrial Advisory Board helps ensure the curriculum remains aligned with current industry needs and workforce expectations. 

Graduates are prepared for careers as construction managers, project managers, superintendents, estimators, and other leadership positions within the construction industry. Students choose Â鶹¹ú²ú because of its applied learning environment, industry connections, modern construction technologies, and commitment to preparing graduates for successful professional careers.

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Completion time: Four (4) years to Complete the Degree.

Internships:

Internships are an experiential learning activity designed to help students apply academically learned concepts, theories, principles, and skills while working in an industrial or business environment. Students will have the opportunity to increase their marketability as well as their technical knowledge and managerial and interpersonal skills in their area of concentration by participating in the day-to-day operation of a specific industry or business. Students must link the internship directly to their program of study.

 

The work description and specific activities of the internship will be made jointly by the internship coordinator at the School of Technology, the supervisor at the cooperating business or industry, and the student. The internship program is a directed, quality experience designed uniquely for each business/industry partner as well as each student intern.

 

A mandatory final evaluation from the business/industry supervisor, and weekly journal of activities are requirements of the internship and must be completed before credit can be earned. The internship can carry up to six semester hours of credit for students (most internships earn three hours of credit), depending on academic loads and the approved degree program. A minimum of 40 clock hours are required for one semester hour of credit.

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