蘑菇短视频鈥檚 Construction Management Program provides students with
the technical and managerial background needed for career success in the industry.
Students work with advanced technologies and software, while learning the management
and communication skills required of today鈥檚 effective leaders. Carefully designed
by expert faculty members, students, and construction professionals, the curriculum
meets the needs of the students and their future employers.
The curriculum includes several aspects of the profession, such as contracts and specifications,
construction operations, cost estimating, scheduling, computer applications, accounting,
communication and leadership skills. The major requires construction management courses
such as Construction Methods and Materials, Construction Site Planning and Equipment,
and Construction Legal Aspects. BSCM students complete a 400-hour internship that
allows them to gain actual hands-on, project-based industry work experience. They
also earn a minor in Business Administration that allows them to gain an understanding
of the business side of the construction industry, and how to grow and operate a successful
business enterprise.
Where You'll Go
The program prepares graduates for diverse employment opportunities throughout the
construction industry, planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising a wide variety
of construction projects from development to completion, including building of all
types of public, residential, commercial and industrial structures, as well as roads
and bridges. Typical starting positions include project manager, project engineer,
construction administrator, scheduler, estimator inspector, contract administrator,
and facilities or construction manager, among others. According to the U.S. Department
of Labor, the construction management field is predicted to grow at a higher-than-average
rate compared with other industries with more open positions than qualified candidates
available. Additionally, many current construction managers will retire over the next
few years and construction activity is increasing at a rapid rate, yielding good opportunities
for employment and career advancement. Graduates may also choose to pursue graduate
studies in order to deepen their knowledge and further expand their career possibilities.
More About Our Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management (CM) is designed for students
interested in the technical aspects of managing a construction project from inception
to completion. The CM program provides insight into the inner workings of the construction
industry.
The B.S. Construction Management degree is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science
Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Construction Management Program Criteria. Read more about accreditation.
Outside of the classroom, students may get involved with organizations such as the
蘑菇短视频Construction Management Club and the 蘑菇短视频chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi, the honor
society recognizing outstanding students in construction curricula.
The B.S. in Construction Management requires 120 total hours. Students can follow
a suggested eight-semester sequence for timely graduation or explore transfer pathways
for a seamless transition from community colleges. 蘑菇短视频also offers a 19-credit-hour
minor in Construction Management for non-majors.
WCU's Construction Management curriculum sets out to meet specific learning objectives
and prepare each student with particular knowledge and analytic skills to ensure their
success in the industry.
The Construction Management program at 蘑菇短视频combines real-world experience with strong
career pathways. Students complete an internship before graduation and gain the skills
needed to succeed in diverse roles within the construction industry.
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