Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
California State University, Fresno
Key Information
Campus location
Fresno, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 16,089 / per year *
Application deadline
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* with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education, the professional accreditation organization of the construction industry.
Students in construction management (CM) are exposed to a wide variety of topics, ranging from courses in management and administration of construction companies, projects, people, and equipment to courses focusing on specific techniques for project planning and control work improvement and estimating. The Construction Management program also provides opportunities to develop a strong background in computer applications in construction. Computer skills combined with a solid management and technical background are major assets of the construction management graduate.
Opportunities for construction management graduates are excellent. Examples of positions held by construction management graduates are project manager, construction manager, project administrator, estimator, scheduler, architectural representative, project superintendent, and construction administrator. Students should consider this challenging, satisfying, and high-paying profession.
Program Outcome
The mission of the Construction Management Program is to develop character, build leaders, and sustain learning.
Educational Objectives of the Instructional Program
- Improve student success and graduation rates consistent with university initiatives
- Enhance smart growth of freshman and transfer student enrollment in the degree program consistent with available resources
- Enhance the quality of freshman and transfer students enrolled in the degree program
- Enhance academic advising for incoming freshman and transfer students
- Enhance opportunities for students to have diverse and experiential learning through involvement in high-impact education practices
- Enhance student career assistance to increase the placement of graduates in entry-level positions across construction industry sectors.
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (56 units) and additional requirements (28-29 units)
Major requirements (56 units)
Lower-division Major Requirements (13 units)
CM 1, CM 2, CM 17, CM 18, CM 19L, CM 20 and CM 21L
Upper-division Major Requirements (37 units)
CM 105 or CE 20; CM 107, CM 107L, CM 110, CM 116, CM 120, CM 122, CM 127, CM 160, CM 162, CM 164, CM 170, CM 174L, CM 179, CM 180A, CM 180B, CM 193i
Construction Management Electives (6 units)
Select at least one course from the following areas:
Multidisciplinary Design/Build Electives (3 units)
Select one course from the following: CM 134 or CM 144
Construction Sector Electives (3 units)
Select one course from the following: CM 150 or CM 151
Additional requirements (28-29 units)
Construction Math and Science Pathways – Choose one pathway (15 - 16 units):
Pathway 1: MATH 75, MATH 76, PHYS 4A, and PHYS 4AL. Also choose one from: EES 1, CHEM 1A, or CHEM 3A.
or
Pathway 2: MATH 75, PHYS 2A, and PHYS 2B. Also choose either: DS 73 or MATH 11
Business Courses (13 units):
ACCT 4A, BA 18, ECON 40 or 50, MGT 104
2. General Education requirements (48 units)*
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Construction management students are encouraged to take BA 104 or MKTG 100S to double-count toward the business minor and the MI requirement.
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total minimum requirements (120 units)
* This total indicates 12 units for PHYS 2A or PHYS 4A and 4AL [B1], MATH 75 [B4], ECON 40 or 50 [D2], and CM 180B [IB] are used to satisfy the General Education requirements. Note: Construction Management majors are exempt from G.E. third course in Area C, Area E, and Area IC.
Career Opportunities
What You Can Do
- Become a Certified Construction Manager
- Become a Certified Professional Constructor
- Become a Licensed Contractor