Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is a four-year program for students interested in careers in construction management, techniques, operations, and related areas in the construction industry. The degree draws upon skills in communication and interpersonal relations.
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
School Information
The mission of the M. E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management is to be the center of excellence for construction. The Rinker School will pursue this by promoting professional and ethical behavior in education and practice, advancing the industry by creating new knowledge through research and scholarly activities, educating individuals in principles, knowledge, and skills required to be successful in their professional careers, and providing service and transferring knowledge to the citizens of Florida, the construction industry, professional societies, the nation, and the world. Website
Opportunities for advancement and increasing responsibility exist in all areas of the construction industry, including land development; home building; public building; industrialized building systems; commercial, industrial, marine and heavy construction; underwater development; space-age facilities; materials and equipment sales and installations; and construction product research, development, sales and applications.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
Construction Capstone Project (a residential project)
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Combination BS/MSCM and BS/MCM Degree Programs
The combination-degree programs require the same freshman, sophomore and junior course requirements as the B.S.C.M. program. The senior-year courses vary, as follows:
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepares students for a career in the construction industry.
Before Graduating Students Must
Pass the performance based capstone course utilizing Construction Project Simulation.
Successfully utilize and interpret the Florida Building Code in classroom tests and reports.
Satisfy formal presentation requirements; attend field trips and submit reports for them that demonstrate proficiency in writing professional memos and letters.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Content
Interpret knowledge of engineering, materials, methods, equipment and processes to safely construct buildings and structures.
Survey and quantify building components to estimate project costs, analyze progress and control expenditures.
Critical Thinking
Create an effective planning, scheduling and control system by identifying, evaluating and organizing the diverse elements of a construction project.
Set up and manage project administration and management systems to efficiently document and monitor the construction process.
Communication
Describe technical and financial data effectively in speech and in writing to all stakeholders in the construction process.
