Construction Management

The Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management prepares students with the education and skills needed to enter the high-growth industry of construction.

To receive this degree, the student must:

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours to be used toward the degree.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses.
• Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply effective communication, both orally and in writing.
2. Apply the skills to estimate quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project.
3. Apply the aptitude to schedule a basic construction project.
4. Apply current technology related to the construction process.
5. Apply the interpretation of construction documents (contracts, specifications, and drawings) used in managing a construction project.
6. Apply basic principles of construction accounting.
7. Apply basic surveying techniques used in building layout.
8. Understand basic principles of ethics in the construction industry.
9. Understand the fundamentals of contracts, codes, and regulations that govern a construction project.
10. Understand basic construction methods, materials, and equipment.
11. Understand basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures.
12. Understand the basic principles of structural design.
13. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.