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Department of Construction Management


Program Mission

The mission of the BSCM program is to educate students on basic construction management principles and practices, as well as their application to sustainable construction projects. With emphasis on green building technologies, materials and processes, the students will be well prepared to handle projects that require an integrated approach to environmental stewardship.

Objectives

The program graduate will:

  1. Utilize Effective Communication Skills: The students in Construction Management will demonstrate effective communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the bachelor’s level.
  2. Apply Critical Thinking Skills: Students completing the BS degree program in Construction Management will effectively using analytical problem-solving skills appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the bachelor’s level.
  3. Conducting themselves as responsible professionals: Students completing the BS degree program in Construction Management will demonstrate a level of discipline-specific expertise (knowledge, skills, and professionalism) appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the bachelor’s level.
  4. Creative and research Engagement:  Construction Management students will demonstrate ability to engage productively in the review and conduct of disciplinary research and creative professional activity appropriate for professionals in this field of study at the bachelor’s level.
  5. Pursue Professional Development

Program Outcomes

The program graduates will be able to demonstrate:                                                                       

  1. 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.
  2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
  3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions. 
  4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.