Construction Management, B.S.
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Program Description
The Clyde Institute of Construction Management Program has been designed to provide students a strong foundation in Construction Management that prepares them for jobs in construction site supervision . The program provides courses in building construction, construction management and construction science that apply to all segments of the construction industry with an emphasis on heavy civil and commercial construction. Students will learn about construction materials and methods through the use of readings, 3-D models, hands-on laboratory exercises, and site visits. Construction management courses in estimating and scheduling are also provided along with a strong background in mathematics, computer technology, business and other general education subjects. A supervisory course is also required so students can learn to manage workers at construction sites.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 30 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
| College Algebra (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American History (3) | ||
| US Economic History (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 and US History since 1877 (6) | ||
| American Heritage (3) | ||
| American National Government (3) | ||
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology Distribution 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution 2 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Distribution 3 | 3 | |
| Physical Science Distribution 4 | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution 5 | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 76 Credits | |
| CMGT 1010 | Introduction to Construction Management | 3 |
| CMGT 1150 | Construction Safety | 2 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Concrete and Framing Lab (3) | ||
| Finishing Lab (3) | ||
| Internship (1-6) (3 credits maximum towards graduation.) | ||
| CMGT 1020 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 3 |
| CMGT 2010 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 3 |
| CMGT 2035 | Construction Computer Applications | 3 |
| or IM 2010 | Business Computer Proficiency | |
| CMGT 2060 | Construction Job Site Management | 3 |
| CMGT 2080 | Principles of Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| CMGT 2890R | Construction Industry Seminar (Must be taken twice for a total of one credit.) | 1 |
| CMGT 3010 | Construction Materials Testing | 3 |
| CMGT 3030 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (3) | ||
| Applied Structures I - Statics and Applied Structures II - Strength of Materials (6) | ||
| CMGT 3080 | Construction Financial Management | 3 |
| CMGT 4050G | Global Sustainability and the Built Environment | 3 |
| CMGT 4010 | Construction Contracts 6 | 3 |
| CMGT 4500 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| CMGT 4810R | Internship (1-4) (1 credit required for graduation. Maximum of 4 credits may count towards graduation. Students with sufficient management experience may choose an upper division elective in CMGT, EGDT, SURV or Woodbury School of Business with department approval) | 1 |
| LEGL 3000 | Business Law | 3 |
| EGDT 1400 | Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I | 3 |
| EGDT 1600 | Technical Math Algebra | 3 |
| EGDT 1610 | Technical Math Geometry Trig | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) (Highly recommended) | ||
| Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II (6) | ||
| Complete 15 credits from one of the following two specializations (A minimum of 5 credits must be upper division): | 15 | |
| Heavy/Civil | ||
| Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing (3) | ||
| Surveying Applications and Field Techniques II (3) | ||
| Construction Equipment/Planning and Logistics (3) | ||
| Principles of Hydrology in Construction Management (undefined) | ||
or SURV 3230 | Construction and Route Surveys | |
| Advanced Civil Drafting and Design (3) | ||
| Commercial/Residential | ||
| Building Codes (3) | ||
or BIT 1020 | Residential Codes | |
| 3D Architectural Modeling (3) | ||
| Building Envelopes and Mechanical Systems (3) | ||
| Building Information Modeling (3) | ||
| Construction Project Management (3) (High Recommended) | ||
or TECH 3400 | Project Management | |
| Elective Requirements | 14 Credits | |
| Choose 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
Upper division Woodbury School of Business courses | ||
Upper division Technology Management courses | ||
Other upper division Technical Specialty courses as approved by Department Chair | ||
Any upper division CMGT or EGDT courses not already completed | ||
| Complete any 1000-level, or higher, course 7 | 5 | |
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See catalog for approved listings
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Highly Recommended: COMM 1020 Public Speaking. See catalog for approved listings.
- 3
Recommended: COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication or FIN 1060 Personal Finance. See catalog for approved listings.
- 4
Recommended: PHYS 1010 Elementary Physics or PHSC 1000 Survey of Physical Science. See catalog for approved listings.
- 5
Highly Recommended: EGDT 1720 Architectural Rendering. See catalog for approved listings.
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Students who have passed the state Real Estate exam may receive substitution credit. See advisor for more information.
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A total of 40 upper-division credits are required for graduation. Students should select upper-division courses as needed.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours
- A minimum of 40 credits must be upper-division (numbered 3000 or above).
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above
- No grade lower than a C- in any Discipline Core or Elective course
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Residency hours - Minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
| EGDT 1600 | Technical Math Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| CMGT 1010 | Introduction to Construction Management | 3 |
| CMGT 1020 | Construction Materials and Methods I | 3 |
| CMGT 1150 | Construction Safety | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing | 3 |
| CMGT 2010 | Construction Materials and Methods II | 3 |
| CMGT 2890R | Construction Industry Seminar | 0.5 |
| Heavy Civil Track (EGDT 1040) or Commercial/Residential Track (EGDT 1020) | 3 | |
| EGDT 1610 | Technical Math Geometry Trig | 3 |
| EGDT 1400 | Surveying Applications and Field Techniques I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Physical Science Distribution (PHYS 1010 or PHSC 1000 recommended) | 3 | |
| CMGT 2035 | Construction Computer Applications | 3 |
| Heavy Civil Track (EGDT 2400) or Commercial/Residential Track (BIT 1010) | 3 | |
| CMGT 2890R | Construction Industry Seminar | 0.5 |
| MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (or higher) | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15.5 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social-Behavioral Science Distribution (COMM 2010 or FIN 1060 recommended) | 3 | |
| CMGT 2060 | Construction Job Site Management | 3 |
| CMGT 2080 | Principles of Construction Scheduling | 3 |
| CMGT 1190 or CMGT 1220 or CMGT 2810R | 3 | |
| Personal, Professional, Civic Growth | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| CMGT 3030 | Principles of Construction Estimating | 3 |
| CMGT 3060 | Applied Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| Heavy Civil Track (EGDT 3500); Commercial/Residential Track (CMGT 3020) | 3 | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II | ||
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| CMGT 4810R | Internship | 1 |
| LEGL 3000 | Business Law | 3 |
| CMGT 4010 | Construction Contracts | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| CMGT 3010 | Construction Materials Testing | 3 |
| CMGT 3080 | Construction Financial Management | 3 |
| CMGT 4500 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Heavy/Civil Track (CMGT 3090 or SURV 3230) or Commercial/Residential Track (CMGT 3160) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective (WSOB, TECH, CMGT, or EGDT course not already completed) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| CMGT 4050G | Global Sustainability and the Built Environment | 3 |
| Heavy/Civil Track (CMGT 3050) or Commercial/Residential Track (CMGT 4020 or TECH 3400) | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective (WSOB, TECH, CMGT, or EGDT course not already completed) | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Construction project management from pre-design through commissioning.
- An ability to analyze the local and global impact of project life-cycle and sustainability.
- Recognition of the need for health and safety, accident prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- An ability to apply knowledge of law, contract documents administration, and dispute prevention and resolution.
- An understanding of materials, labor and methods of construction.
- An ability to apply knowledge finance and accounting principles.
- An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in planning and scheduling.
- An ability to design, implement, and evaluate construction cost management including plan reading, quantity take offs and estimating.
- An ability to identify and analyze project delivery methods.
- An ability to function effectively on teams and demonstrate skills in leadership and managing people.
- An ability to use and apply verbal and written business and communication skills.