Bachelor of Science with a major in Construction Management

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Program Length:
41 Months

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Number of Credits:
123

The curriculum is designed to allow the student to acquire a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management, as well as to prepare him/her for an entry-level career in Construction Management. This construction management degree focuses on the management skills and business knowledge required for the continually changing environment of the construction industry.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management provides instruction in management skills and construction industry specific technical and occupational subjects, such as construction planning, design, and safety. This degree program prepares graduates for a productive career in the construction industry as a manager, project manager, or property manager. Graduates of this program will be prepared for productive management careers in the construction business with knowledge in construction ethics, estimating, and contracts. This degree program prepares graduates to sit for the LEED Green Associates exam in order to become a Certified LEED Green Associate.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management provides students with a broad-based knowledge of the construction industry combined with a solid general education and extensive training in business and management applications as well as law, regulations, planning, design, theory and methods used in the construction field.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management, students must complete 123 credits as described below. The length of this program is approximately 41 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

BCN3201 Mechanical and Electrical Systems II 3.0 credit hours
BCN3223 Soil Mechanics for Construction 3.0 credit hours
BCN3224 Construction Techniques of Superstructures 3.0 credit hours
BCN3411 Statics and Strengths of Materials 3.0 credit hours
BCN3708 Construction Contracts 3.0 credit hours
BCN3461 Concrete Masonry Design in Construction 3.0 credit hours
BCN3753 Financial Controls of Construction Organizations 3.0 credit hours
BCN3762 Codes and Standards 3.0 credit hours
BCN4284 Construction Layout Planning 3.0 credit hours
BCN4510 Mechanical Systems: Heating and Cooling 3.0 credit hours
BCN4590 LEED Certification and Green Sustainability 3.0 credit hours
BCN4612 Construction Cost Estimating 3.0 credit hours
BCN4703 Managing a Construction Project 3.0 credit hours
BCN4720 Construction Scheduling 3.0 credit hours
BCN4730 Construction Safety 3.0 credit hours
BCN4740 Construction Law 3.0 credit hours
MAN3065 Business Ethics 3.0 credit hours
BCN4709 Construction Management Capstone Course 3.0 credit hours

BCN1014 Introduction to Sustainability 3.0 credit hours
BCN1251C Building Construction Drawing 3.0 credit hours
BCN2020 Introduction to Construction Techniques 3.0 credit hours
BCT1706 Construction Documents 3.0 credit hours
BCT1767 OSHA Standards 3.0 credit hours
BCT1770 Construction Estimating 3.0 credit hours

IDS1021 Interdisciplinary Studies 1 3.0 credit hours
IDS1022 Interdisciplinary Studies 2 3.0 credit hours
IDS1023 Interdisciplinary Studies 3 3.0 credit hours
IDS1024 Interdisciplinary Studies 4 3.0 credit hours
IDS1025 Interdisciplinary Studies 5 3.0 credit hours
IDS1026 Interdisciplinary Studies 6 3.0 credit hours
IDS1027 Interdisciplinary Studies 7 3.0 credit hours
(OR)
ACG2001 Accounting Principles I 3.0 credit hours
BCN1272 Building Construction Plans 3.0 credit hours
BCN2560 Mechanical and Electrical Systems I 3.0 credit hours
BCN2793 Project Management for Construction 3.0 credit hours
BCN2798 Managing a Construction Business 3.0 credit hours
BCT2040 MEP Plans and Specifications 3.0 credit hours
ECO2013 Macroeconomics 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 Associate Dean.

English (6 Credit Hours)
ENC1101 English Composition I 3.0 credit hours
ENC2102 English Composition II 3.0 credit hours
Computer (3 Credit Hours)
CGS1060C Introduction to Computer Applications 3.0 credit hours
Communication (3 Credit Hours)
SPC1017 Speech 3.0 credit hours
Humanities / Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours)
AML1000 American Literature 3.0 credit hours
Math (6 Credit Hours)
MAC1105 College Algebra 3.0 credit hours
(OR)
MGF2106 College Math (or Math courses equivalent or higher) 3.0 credit hours
STA2014 Statistics (required) 3.0 credit hours
Social Science (3 Credit Hours)
POS2041 American National Government 3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (3 Credit Hours)
HUN1201 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3.0 credit hours
Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours)
PSY1012 Introduction to Psychology 3.0 credit hours

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE 123 CREDITS
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