Construction Management

Prepares students to be competent in coordinating all phases of building construction including estimating, scheduling, writing contracts, purchasing materials and working with subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure the job gets done on time and within budget. Graduates may begin as project managers, field engineers, estimators, assistant project managers or superintendents. Students are strongly urged to meet with their adviser to select a minor that will support their career goals.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Studies, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm

Total Credits Required

120

General Education

30-40

Technical Concentration*	51
CN 107 Construction Documents	3
CN 110 Construction Processes	2
CN 153 Introduction to Construction Design	3
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods	2
CN 158 Concrete and Masonry	2
CN 251 Construction Field Operations	3
CN 252 Codes and Inspection	3
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout **	3
CN 278 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems	3
CN 283 Construction Estimating	3
CN 353 Soils and Foundations	3
CN 357 Legal Aspects of Construction	3
CN 369 Construction Economics and Standard Practices	3
CN 372 Advanced Design and Conventions	3
CN 445 Property Development	3
CN 450 Project Control	3
CN 455 Construction Safety	3
CN 459 Construction Management	3
CN 489 Graduation Assessment for CN Majors	0

Other Required Courses	16
ACT 230 Principles of Accounting I	4
MA 115 Precalculus [QUAR] **	4
MET 211 Mechanics-Statics	4
MKT 230 Introduction to Marketing	4

*Requires a "C" and a 2.25 GPA or better in all technical concentration courses.

**MA 115 is a prerequisite to CN 254 and will also count toward the general education requirement.

Bulletin Year: 2019 - 2020 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.