Construction Management

Bachelor of Technology

The Bachelor of Technology degree in Construction Management provides associate degree students, new students and skilled workers an educational route toward a career as a construction manager or supervisor. The 128-unit program combines knowledge in construction methods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills. This program allows those who have completed an associate degree in construction technology to progress academically and earn a bachelor's degree. 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.

Salary: $69,160–$118,160 / year (Nevada)

Career Outlook: Average growth

Good To Know: Construction managers are in charge of construction projects such as buildings, roads or bridges. Those with a bachelor's degree have a better chance of finding jobs and earning higher pay.

Contact: Students must meet with a counselor and be admitted into the Construction Management program prior to enrolling in upper division courses.

WNC Academic Division: Technology

Total Requirements: 128 Units (Credits)

Course Requirements
Business Core Requirements		18 Units (Credits)
ACC 201	Financial Accounting	3
ECON 102	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON 103	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 261	Principles of Statistics I	3
MGT 323	Organizational Behavior and Interpersonal Behavior	3
MGT 367	Human Resource Management	3
Program Requirements		62 Units (Credits)
AC 198	Special Topics in HVAC	2
BI 101	Introduction to Building Codes	3
CADD 100	Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting	3
CEE 411	Environmental Law	3
CEE 462	Construction Cost Estimating	3
CEE 463	Project Scheduling	3
CEE 464*	Construction Law	2
CONS 282 - Construction Law may be taken in lieu of CEE 464
CEE 465	Construction Cost Accounting	2
CEE 466	Construction Management	2
CEE 495	Special Topics	3
CONS 108	Construction Materials and Methods	3
CONS 114	Soils, Sitework, Concrete and Testing	3
CONS 116	Plumbing Principles and Methods	2
CONS 118	Construction Contract Documents	3
CONS 120	Blueprint Reading and Specification	3
CONS 121	Principles of Construction Estimating	3
CONS 205	Construction Site Safety	1
CONS 216	Structural Layout Assembly	2
CONS 230	Electrical Distribution System	2
CONS 281	Construction Planning Scheduling And Control	3
CONS 351	Advanced Project Supervision	5
CONS 451	Advanced Internship in Construction	2
SUR 161	Elementary Surveying	4
or SUR 265	Introduction to Construction Surveying
General Education Requirements		48 Units (Credits)
Capstone Courses -9 units. Choose from: COM 412, CEM 456, ECON 334, ECON 365, MGT 462, MGT 469
English/Communications Requirements - 9-11 units. Choose from: BUS 107, COM 101, COM 102, COM 113, COM 213, ENG 100, ENG 101, ENG 102
Fine Arts Requirement - 3 units. Choose from: ART 100, ART 101, ART 124, ART 160, ART 224, ART 260, ART 261, DAN 101, HUM 101, MUS 111, MUS 121, MUS 124, MUS 125, MUS 134, MUSE 101, THTR 100, THTR 105, THTR 180
Humanities Requirement - 3 units. Choose from: CH 201, CH 202, ENG 200, ENG 223, ENG 243, ENG 250, ENG 252, ENG 261, ENG 266, ENG 267, ENG 271, ENG 275, HIST 105, HIST 106, HIST 207, HIST 247, PHIL (except for PHIL 102, PHIL 114)
Mathematics and Science Requirements - 15 units. Choose from: a Minimum of 5 units in mathematics and 7 units in science MATH126 & MATH 127, MATH 128 or higher, STAT 152, CHEM 100, CHEM 121, ENV 100, GEOL 100, GEOL 101, GEOL 103, PHYS 100, PHYS 151, PHYS 180.
Social Sciences Requirement 3 units must be an upper division course (300-400 levele, see a counselor) Choose 3 credits from these lower division Courses: ANTH 101, ANTH 201, ANTH 202, ANTH 210, ANTH 212, CH 203, CRJ 101, CRJ 102, CRJ 220, CRJ 230, CRJ 270, GEOG 106, HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 111, HIST 217, HIST 295, JOUR 101, PSC 103, PSC 108, PSC 208, PSC 231, PSC 295, PSC 299, SW 220, PSY (Except PSY 210), SOC (Except SOC 210). Choose 3 units from upper division. See a counselor for more information.
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements - 3 or 6 units. Choose from: CH 203, HIST 111, HIST 101 & HIST 217, HIST 101 & HIST 102, PSC 103, HIST 101 & PSC 208
A list of all courses filling general education requirements for the Bachelor of Technology can be found on the Bachelor of Technology page.

Suggested Course Sequence

1st Year

First Semester: 18 Credits

CONS 108: 3
CONS 120: 3
ECON 102: 3
ENG 101: 3
MATH 126: 3
U.S./Nevada Constitution: 3

Second Semester: 18 Credits

BI 101: 3
CADD 100: 3
CONS 114: 3
ECON 103: 3
English/Communication Course: 3
MATH 127: 3

2nd Year

Third Semester: 17 Credits

Fourth Semester: 17 Credits

AC 198: 2
ACC 201: 3
CONS 118: 3
CONS 121: 3
CONS 205: 1
CONS 230: 2
Mathematics/Science Course: 3

3rd Year

Fifth Semester: 17 Credits

CEE 411: 3
CEE 462: 3
CONS 351: 5
Mathematics/Science Course: 3
MGT 323: 3

Sixth Semester: 14 Credits

Capstone Course: 3
CEE 463: 3
CONS 451: 2
MGT 367: 3
Social Science Couse: 3

4th Year

Seventh Semester: 13 Credits

Capstone Course: 3
CEE 465: 2
CEE 466: 2
Fine Arts Course: 3
Social Science Course: 3

Eighth Semester: 14 Credits

Capstone Course: 3
CEE 464: 2
CEE 495: 3
English/Communication Course: 3
Humanities Course: 3

Mission and Outcomes

Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Technology 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 Division.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completing the Construction Management Bachelor of Technology program, students will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge in basic economic principals, business principals 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 for planning and scheduling a construction project
Application of relevant administrative skills, ethics, safety practices, and problem solving techniques to construction management

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