B.S in Construction Engineering

Program Overview

The Construction Management Program prepares students to manage all aspects of construction projects, from planning and scheduling to cost control and contract administration. The interdisciplinary program combines science and engineering with specialized project management courses, equipping graduates for roles in construction management, engineering, and related fields. The program requires 138 credit hours to complete, including required courses, program-level coursework, and specialized electives.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Construction Management Program (CMP) is an interdisciplinary program that combines a set of strong science and engineering core courses along with specialized courses in engineering and project management skills. The program prepares graduates to execute and manage regular and mega construction projects, including preparing cost estimates, planning, scheduling and auditing construction projects, managing costs and administering contracts, for all levels and types of construction.

Outline:

• Structure of the Program: The program requires 138 credit hours for completion.
• Program Level: 79 credit hours of coursework.
• Required Courses: 30 credit hours.
• Electives: 6 credit hours in respective specializations.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: The program prepares graduates for roles in construction management, including:
• Planning, directing, and coordinating construction activities.
• Supervising the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Participating in the conceptual development of construction projects.
• Overseeing project organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Other:

• Construction Management: Construction management is a professional service that provides a project's owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function.
• Construction Engineering Managers: These professionals plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise activities related to construction and maintenance.
• Interdisciplinary Program: The CMP combines science and engineering core courses with specialized courses in engineering and project management.
• Mega Construction Projects: The program prepares graduates to manage large-scale construction projects.
• Cost Estimates, Planning, Scheduling, and Auditing: Graduates are equipped to handle these aspects of construction projects.
• Managing Costs and Administering Contracts: The program covers these essential skills for construction managers.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Engineering Management: The degree awarded upon successful completion of the program.