College: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

This major focuses on planning, coordinating, and supervising construction projects from start to finish. Students acquire skills in project management, cost estimation, scheduling, contract management, and safety management, preparing them for careers in construction management, project supervision, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles and practices of construction management.
• Develop skills in project planning and management.
• Learn cost estimation and budgeting techniques.
• Explore scheduling methods and resource allocation.
• Analyze contract management and legal aspects.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ensure safety management and regulatory compliance.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Construction Management - Overview of construction management, industry trends, and project lifecycle.
2. Project Management in Construction - Project management principles, including planning, execution, and control.
3. Cost Estimation and Budgeting - Techniques for estimating project costs and managing budgets.
4. Scheduling and Resource Allocation - Methods for creating and managing project schedules and resource allocation.
5. Contract Management - Understanding construction contracts, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
6. Construction Law and Ethics - Legal and ethical considerations in construction management, regulations, and compliance.
7. Safety Management - Principles of safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in construction.
8. Building Materials and Methods - Understanding different building materials and construction methods.
9. Sustainable Construction - Principles of sustainable construction, green building practices, and environmental impact.
10. Practicum/Applied Training - Hands-on experience in construction management environments, such as construction firms, engineering firms, or project management offices.
11. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project applying construction management skills, such as developing a project plan, managing a construction budget, or conducting a safety assessment.

Assessment Methods:

Project management plans, cost estimation and budgeting reports, scheduling and resource allocation analyses, contract management case studies, construction law and ethics essays, safety management plans, building materials and methods studies, sustainable construction projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Construction Management" by various authors.
• "Project Management in Construction" by various authors.
• "Cost Estimation and Budgeting" by various authors.
• "Scheduling and Resource Allocation" by various authors.
• "Contract Management" by various authors.
• "Construction Law and Ethics" by various authors.
• "Safety Management" by various authors.
• "Building Materials and Methods" by various authors.
• "Sustainable Construction" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of construction principles and engineering, with an interest in project management and construction.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years to earn a Bachelor’s degree.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain certifications from professional organizations such as the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent construction management certifications.

Target Audience:

Aspiring construction managers, project supervisors, cost estimators, planners, safety managers, professionals seeking careers in construction companies, engineering firms, project management offices, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial and technical skills necessary to excel in construction management, supporting careers in various roles within the construction industry, project supervision, and related fields.