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.

Semester 1

• Complete 3 of 9 critical-tracking courses: ACG 2021, BCN 1210, BCN 1251C (or ARC 1301 and ARC 1302), BCN 2405C, BUL 4310, ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, ENC 3254, STA 2023, PHY 2053/PHY 2053L
• 2.35 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course
• 2.4 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
• 2.45 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 GPA on all attempts of critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete BCN 3730

Semester 6

• Complete BCN 3700

Semester 7

• Complete BCN 4612C

Semester 8

• Complete BCN 4787C

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.

¹

If a student places out of ENC 1101, they should take ENC 1102. 

²

Minimum grade of C required.

Residential Option

Building construction students may graduate with a residential option if they choose the option by registration for Semester 6.

Required Electives

Combination BS/MSCM and BS/MCM Degree Programs

The combination-degree programs require the same freshman, sophomore and junior course requirements as the BSCM program. The senior-year courses vary, as follows:

Summary

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

1. Interpret knowledge of engineering, materials, methods, equipment, and processes to safely construct buildings and structures.
2. Survey and quantify building components to estimate project costs, analyze progress, and control expenditures.

Critical Thinking

3. Create an effective planning, scheduling and control system by identifying, evaluating, and organizing the diverse elements of a construction project.
4. Set up and manage project administration and management systems to efficiently document and monitor the construction process.

Communication

5. Describe technical and financial data effectively in speech and in writing to all stakeholders in the construction process.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Writing assignments
• Presentations
• The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) Level 1: Associate Constructor's exam, the first step toward AIC Professional Constructor Certification