Construction Management - B.S.
Kent, USA
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Construction Management - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management employs a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques and oversight to the building and management of construction projects. Students learn the business of construction from inception to completion of a project—including emphasis on construction materials and methods—that will enable them to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction work-site activities and manage projects.
The Construction Management major includes the following optional concentrations:
- Civil Management concentration offers students an opportunity to further explore civil construction estimating functions, utility systems, soils, and subcontractor leadership. Focusing on the critical systems that are needed on all projects, this concertation will provide construction managers with the tools to navigate civil construction on any project.
- Mechanical and Electrical Management concentration offers students expertise in mechanical systems. By exposing students to sustainable building technologies, specific mechanical and electrical estimating, BIM, and leadership this concentration sets students apart in knowledge base and experience. Construction Managers are more effective with an in-depth understanding of critical MEP systems.
- Safety Management concertation is for those wishing to pursue a career in safety and/or construction managers looking to expand their knowledge in safety-related to construction. Students will take advanced OSHA and safety course while exposing them to insurance and workman’s compensation laws and procedures. Safety is the #1 priority of project management teams, and this concentration looks to provide future leaders with the tools to lead a safe job site.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester One
- Understanding Architecture (KFA)
- Introduction to Construction Management
- Trigonometry (KMCR)
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
- Construction Safety
- Construction Materials and Methods I
- Construction Document Reading
- Intuitive Calculus (KMCR)
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
- Sustainability in the Built Environment
- Building Information Modeling for Construction Management
- Introduction to Technical Writing
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
- Construction Materials and Methods II
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS)
- General College Physics I (KBS)
- General College Physics Laboratory I (KBS) (KLAB)
Semester Five
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Mechanical Systems
- Construction Surveying
- Introduction to Building Structures
- Construction Estimating I
Semester Six
- Electrical Systems for Construction Managers
- Construction Estimating II
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
Semester Seven
- Construction Management Internship (ELR) (WIC)
- Construction Scheduling
- Principles of Macroeconomics (KSS)
- Legal Environment of Business
Additional or Concentration Requirements
Semester Eight
- Construction Contracts and Law
- Construction Management Capstone
Additional or Concentration Requirements
Program Outcome
Accreditation
The B.S. degree in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Understand construction materials, methods and processes.
- Competently read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
- Control and manage the scope of work for a construction jobsite.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Understand the scheduling process and use computer software to create construction schedules.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards.
- Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and perform functions within construction projects.
- Communicate effectively to operate effectively in a construction management environment.
- Understand construction laws, codes and regulations.
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