Construction Management

Bachelor of Applied Science:
Construction Management

This degree allows those who have completed an associate degree in construction technology to progress academically and earn a bachelors degree.

The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Construction Management offers associate degree students, new students and skilled workers an educational route toward a career as a construction manager or supervisor. The 120-credit program combines knowledge in construction methods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills. It also allows those already working in the construction field to enroll in an applicable baccalaureate degree program and expand career advancement possibilities. Students must meet with a counselor and be admitted into the program.

To apply for this program, please fill out the appropriate application on the Admission and Records Forms page.

  1. Complete a minimum of 30 college units or equivalent with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Within the 30 units:
    • A minimum of 12 units must be in applicable construction courses. This requirement may be waived if the student has construction experience.
    • A minimum of 12 units must be in applicable general education classes, including English 101, with a grade of C or better a grade of C or lower will not be acceptable.
      OR:
    • Have an associate degree in Construction Management from a regionally accredited institution, or an associate degree in Apprenticeship from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.
  2. Meet with a WNC counselor.
  3. Submit application to Admission & Records.

The mission of the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Construction Management is to prepare students for entry-level and mid-level positions within the various construction industry disciplines, and to meet the goals of the Technology Division.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management program, students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge in basic economic principles, business principles and construction accounting, finances and law.
  • Exposure to the design theory and analysis of construction practices and systems.
  • Understanding of the utilization of available resources for construction planning, methods and materials.
  • Understanding, skill and knowledge of construction documents, communications, graphics and surveying.
  • Skill and knowledge in construction accounting, estimating and bidding practices.
  • Ability to plan and schedule construction projects.
  • Application of relevant administrative skills, ethics, safety practices and problem-solving techniques to construction management.

Required Courses

120 Units

Business and Management Core Requirements
 18 Units
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
ACC 201 Financial Accounting 3
Choose 3 units from the following Economics courses:
ECON 100 Introduction to Economics 3
ECON 102 Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECON 103 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Choose 3 units from the following Management courses:
MGT 323 Orgnizational Behavior & Interpersonal Behavior 3
MGT 367 Human Resource Management 3
Choose 6 units from the following Management courses:
COM 412 Intercultural Communication 3
MGT 462 Changing Environments 3
MGT 469 Managing Cultural Diversity 3
Program Requirements
 66 Units
CADD 100 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting 3
CEM 100 Fundamentals of Construction Management 3
CEM 330 Soils and Foundations for Construction 3
CEM 350 Facility Systems Design and Construction I 3
CEM 432 Temporary Construction Structures 3
CEM 451 Construction Estimating 3
CEM 452 Construction Cost Control 3
CEM 453 Construction Scheduling 3
CEM 454 Heavy Construction Methods and Equipment 3
CEM 455 Construction Management Practice 3
CEM 456 Construction Management Capstone 3
CEM 485 Construction Law and Contracts 3
CONS 108 Construction Materials and Methods I 4
CONS 109 Construction Materials and Methods II 4
CONS 111 Commercial Building Codes 3
CONS 118 Construction Contract Documents 2
CONS 120 Blueprint Reading and Specification 3
CONS 121 Principles of Construction Estimating 3
CONS 205 Construction Site Safety 2
CONS 281 Construction Planning Scheduling and Control 3
CONS 451 Advanced Internship in Construction 3
SUR 119 Construction Surveying 3
General Education Requirements
 36 Units
English/Communications Requirements 9
Fine Arts/Humanities Requirement 3
Mathematics: MATH 126 or higher 3
Science Requirement 6
Social Sciences Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
General Electives 9
See Bachelor of Applied Science Degree for a list of courses to fulfill these requirements.

 

Suggested Course Sequence
Bachelor of Applied Science - Construction Management
First Semester Units Fifth Semester Units
CEM 100 3 ACC 201 3
CONS 108 4 Bus/Management Course 3
ENG 101 3 English/Comm Course 3
MATH 126 or higher 3 Fine Arts Course 3
Science Course 3 Science Course 3
Second Semester Units Sixth Semester Units
CONS 109 4 CEM 330 3
CONS 118 3 CEM 350 3
CONS 120 3 CEM 432 3
ENG 102 3 Bus/Management Course 3
Math Course 3 Social Science Course 3
Third Semester Units Seventh Semester Units
CADD 100 3 CEM 451 3
CONS 111 3 CEM 453 3
CONS 121 2 CEM 454 3
Humanities Course 3 CEM 455 3
General Elective 3 Bus/Management Course 3
Fourth Semester Units Eighth Semester Units
CONS 205 2 CEM 452 3
CONS 281 3 CEM 485 3
SUR 119 3 CONS 451 3
Economics Course 3 Capstone Course 3
U.S./Nevada Consitution 3    

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