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Nov 08, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Construction Management (B.A., B.S.)
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Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
- Students must earn a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the major requirements.
- Upper-division management courses must be approved through your advisor to waive prerequisite requirements.
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General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)
See General Education for course options.
- Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
- Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)
Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)
Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)
- Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits
** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.
Construction Management Curriculum (96-102 Credits)
Required Construction Management Courses (54 Credits)
Required Engineering Courses (12 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Required Math Courses (14-15 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (3-4 Credits)
Note
* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.
Select Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts: Required Business Courses (15 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Business Elective Courses (9 Credits)
Complete 9 credits from the following:
Bachelor of Science: Required Business Courses (18-21 Credits)
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Business Elective Courses (12-15 Credits)
Complete 12-15 credits from the following:
Total Credits, B.A. Degree: 135-147
Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 125-147
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Southern Utah University Construction Management programs will gain the knowledge, as well as the technical, administrative, and communication skills necessary to succeed in the construction industry. Our students learn vital skills to deliver construction projects concerning scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and the environment. Graduates of the Construction Management program will be considered successful if after a few years from their graduation they can:
- Apply their technical skills to solve broadly-defined problems related to construction project management from pre-design through commissioning, construction methods, site logistics, and project phasing;
- Complete their advanced degrees in construction management or other related disciplines if desired;
- Implement their management skills to deliver a construction project that is acceptable to the owner, on time, with high quality, safe, and within budget;
- Use their financial and business skills to prepare the quantity take-offs, project budget, project life-cycle and sustainability, project resources plan, project cost control, and risks management plan;
- Carry out their administrative skills to comply with regulatory, prepare contract documents, and prevent disputes and resolution; and
- Perform their communication and leadership skills to lead and manage labor and subcontractors, and identify the relationship between project stakeholders.
Student Learning Outcomes
The outcomes of the Construction Management program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will have at least:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
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