California State University, Fresno

Construction - Degrees

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for California State University, Fresno.

Department of Civil and Geomatics
Engineering and Construction

Construction Management

The Management Technical Specialty of the Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, the professional accreditation organization of the construction industry.

Students in construction management (CM) are exposed to a wide variety of topics, ranging from courses in management and administration of construction companies, projects, people, and equipment to courses focusing on specific techniques for project planning and control work improvement and estimating. The Construction Management program also provides opportunities to develop a strong background in computer applications in construction. Computer skills combined with a solid management and technical background are major assets of the construction management graduate.

Opportunities for construction management graduates are excellent. Examples of positions held by construction management graduates are project manager, construction manager, project administrator, estimator, scheduler, architectural representative, project superintendent, and construction administrator. Students should consider this challenging, satisfying, and high-paying profession.

Construction Management Mission

The mission of the Construction Management Program is to prepare students for employment at the professional level in the discipline of construction and its related fields. The program places emphasis on the acquisition of both fundamental theoretical knowledge and the application of current practices in the field.

The program strives to provide assistance to the student in the development of personal qualities including human sensitivity, disciplined reasoning, and communications.

Educational Objectives of the Instructional Program

Provide students with the ability to recognize and independently diagnose construction related problems accurately, develop creative alternatives, and implement practical and effective solutions.
The students will demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and control work activities, motivate and provide accurate and timely constructive alternatives, and implement practical and effective solutions.
Provide students with the ability to apply construction related techniques, skills, and tools to construction materials as necessary for a managed construction project.
Provide students with the ability to understand technical issues related to the fields of architecture, engineering, business and construction accounting, and finance. Work effectively and efficiently with personnel from these disciplines to properly apply related fundamentals, techniques, and procedures.
Provide students with the ability to apply basic construction related design theory within the areas of structural, mechanical, electrical, thermodynamics, civil, and soil mechanics.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Construction Management Major

Major requirements (68 units)
Construction Core (42 units)
CONST 1, 5, 10, 15, 43, 50, 105, 107, 116, 120, 122, 124, 162, 164
CE 127; GME 11; ACCT 3; MGT 104 (11 units)

Technical Specialty (15 units)
Select one:
Architecture
CONST 31, 32, 131, 132, 134
Management
CONST 144, 150, 151, 166; FIN 180

Additional requirements (5-15 units)
MATH 75; PHYS 2A; ECON 40 or 50
Select one from CHEM 3A, GEOL 1, MATH 76, PHYS 2B

General Education requirements (51 units)*
The following course satisfies both G.E. and major requirements: CONST 114 [IB]

Total (124 units)*

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* This total indicates that 10 units from MATH 75, CHEM 3A or GEOL 1 or PHYS 2A, and ECON 40 or 50 in Additional Requirements are being used to satisfy the General Education requirement of 51 units.

Advising Notes

Courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or construction taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements in construction.
Since the construction major curriculum is very demanding, some students, especially those not fully prepared in mathematics, chemistry, and/or physics may take more than the traditional four years to graduate.
The upper-division writing skills requirement can be met by passing the university examination or by completing IE 182W with a letter grade of C or higher no sooner than the term in which 60 units of coursework are completed.
Other construction specialties may be developed under department advisement.
MATH 75 recommended. May be met with MATH 71 and 72.

Construction Management Minor

Students from interrelated disciplines will acquire professional and specialized construction knowledge and skills. Preparation for participation in the building-related professions leads to careers in solving the infrastructure needs of society and the environment.

Required Core courses (15 units)
CONST 5, 10, 42, 50, 120

Additional elective courses (6 units)
The student will select two additional construction courses in consultation with a faculty adviser. Emphasis may be placed upon a variety of specialization areas.

Total (21 units)

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Note: The Construction Management Minor also requires a 2.0 GPA and 6 upper-division units in residence.