Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

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.

Global Campus students interested in the on-line program completion option must meet these additional admission requirements:  

  • Completion of supplemental application;
  • Seven years of documented construction industry experience, (or equivalent);
  • Three professional references;
  • Satisfactory completion of prior learning assessment (see supplemental application for more information).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Sciences, 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 152 Codes and Inspection** 2
CN 156 Construction Systems and Methods 3
CN 158 Concrete and Masonry 2
CN 251 Construction Field Operations 3
CN 254 Construction Survey and Layout*** 3
CN 272 Introduction to Construction Design 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

Note: Remaining credits must be made up with Elective Courses.

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

**CN 152m is required for students who wish to pursue the 60 hours of pre-licensure training required to obtain a Michigan Builders License.

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

Select CN courses may have Advanced Placement Test option based on previous experience. Please contact program coordinator for details.

This major does not require a minor.


Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin