Construction Management, Associate in Applied Science

Program Overview

Northampton Community College's Construction Management program equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the construction industry. Through a combination of classroom instruction, lab work, and fieldwork, students gain expertise in codes, blueprint reading, business law, planning, scheduling, and project management. The program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, including construction management, estimating, and inspection.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Construction Management program at Northampton Community College prepares students to become effective managers and administrators in the construction industry.
The program covers all aspects of the building process, from codes and blueprint reading to business law, ethics, planning, and scheduling.
• Objectives: The objectives of the program are to:
• Provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the construction industry.
• Prepare students for a career in construction management.
• Help students develop the skills necessary to work effectively in a team environment.
• Program Description: The Construction Management program is a two-year, associate degree program.
The program is offered in both day and evening formats, on a full-time or part-time basis. The program includes a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and fieldwork. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the construction industry.

Outline:

• Program Content: The Construction Management program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Codes and blueprint reading
• Business law and ethics
• Planning and scheduling
• Construction safety and health
• Project management
• Construction estimating
• Revit Fundamentals
• Course Schedule: The Construction Management program is a four-semester program.
The following is a typical course schedule:
• First Semester:
• College Success
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Construction Codes
• Introduction to Communication
• English I
• Nature of Mathematics or College Algebra
• Second Semester:
• Construction Methods & Materials
• Construction Safety & Health
• College Algebra
• Third Semester:
• Financial Accounting I
• Management Fundamentals
• Construction Print Reading
• Project Management and Administration
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• Elective
• Fourth Semester:
• Business Law I
• Construction Estimating
• CADM235 Revit Fundamentals
• Construction Management Practicum
• Assessment: Students in the Construction Management program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Teaching: The Construction Management program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are committed to student success.
The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Hands-on exercises
• Field trips
• Careers: Graduates of the Construction Management program are prepared for a variety of careers in the construction industry, including:
• Construction Technicians and tradespersons
• Construction Managers
• Construction Administrators
• Construction and Building Inspectors
• Construction Cost Estimators
• Superintendents
• Project Managers
• Construction Company Owners
• Construction Equipment Operators
• Code Enforcement Officer
• Construction Specifier