Organizational Leadership and Supervision, Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway, Bachelor of Science
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Program Overview
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Overview
Purdue University Northwest's organizational leadership and supervision major with the project leadership for construction trades degree pathway program is intended to help develop construction workers into project supervisors. This pathway combines classes from PNW's Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) program as well as the Construction Management and Engineering Technology (CEMT) program.
Program Details
Department
The program is offered by the Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership.
Why Study Organizational Leadership and Supervision at PNW?
- The courses in the project leadership for construction trades pathway are specifically focused on those in the industry trades.
- Students will only attend classes online or on Thursdays and Fridays, starting at 3:30 p.m.
- This degree is designed to help students become a supervisor or superintendent in their field.
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will lead people and organizations as they advance in careers as human resource, safety, and supervision professionals.
- Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will develop and grow professionally after graduation in order to remain effective as they practice within their field.
- Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in making decisions in leadership and management roles in business, institutional, and technical settings.
Graduate Abilities
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Curriculum
The curriculum includes a balance of general education courses, College of Technology core courses, and organizational leadership and supervision courses. Students will learn how to lead in a variety of scenarios, from innovative technology organizations to global teams undergoing organizational change.
Yearly Breakdown
- Year One: Foundation courses provide an introduction to soft skills relevant to leadership.
- Sample Courses:
- OLS 35000 – Creativity in Business & Industry
- CEMT 34000 – Construction Safety
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- Year Two: Courses identifying expertise and areas of concentration in the leadership field.
- Sample Courses:
- OLS 38400 – Leadership Process
- CEMT 34400 – Construction Inspection
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- Year Three: Courses to further develop knowledge and expertise in leadership.
- Sample Courses:
- CEMT 45000 – Construction Scheduling
- OLS 38600 – Leadership for Organizational Change and Innovation
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- Year Four: Preparing to become successful leaders by consolidating knowledge and applying expertise in a capstone leadership project.
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- OLS 46800 – Personnel Law & Safety Legislation
- OLS 49700 – Senior Project
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Program Requirements
- Eligible students must be current union apprentices or graduates of a union apprenticeship.
- Eligible fields include carpenters, bricklayers, iron workers, election, boiler makers, plumbers, etc.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Highlights
Apprenticeship programs provide technical information and skill development, while this program helps tradespersons develop soft skills to prepare students for leadership roles.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Outcomes
Many graduates pursue careers as corporate presidents and/or CEOs, project managers, production supervisors, project schedulers, human-resource specialists, business administrators, and talent-acquisition supervisors.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Degree Pathway Scholarships
- Construction Advancement Foundation Scholarship
- Charles E. Miller Memorial
- Jerome Hyndman Scholarship
- PNW Haas Foundation COT Scholarship
Faculty
- Rex R. Mudge, Continuing Lecturer
- James Arendas, Limited Term Lecturer in Construction Science
- Kevin Comerford, Limited Term Lecturer in Construction Science
Related Programs
- Organizational Leadership and Supervision, BS
- Construction Management Engineering Technology, BS
- Management, BSB