Description of the C.M. Program

The Construction Management (CM) Program leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree. It is a comprehensive five year cooperative education program aimed at developing managers who have strong understanding of technical and management principles and their application to today's complex construction projects. The curriculum is based on a DESIGN-CONSTRUCT-MAINTAIN continuum. The program is accredited by the American Council on Construction Education (ACCE).

Upon completion of the degree program, students will acquire skills in communication, problem solving, planning, control and resource management. Other support knowledge acquired in the program includes constructability, contracts, finance, safety and the design of construction operations. An important component of the construction management degree is the co-op work experience, which places the student in rewarding, paying employment for six or seven quarters between the freshman and senior years.

The Professional Practice Cooperative Education Program (co-op) is an important component of the Construction Management degree . The co-op program places students in paid work study positions with professional firms for six or seven quarters between the freshman and senior years. This co-op component requires five years to earn a baccalaureate degree. A four year BS' CM is also available with fewer co-op practice requirements.

A dual degree capability exists in the Construction ScienceDepartment. In six years a student may achieve Bachelor of Science degrees in both Architectural Engineering Technology and Construction Management.

Students who intend to acquire only the fundamental skills required in construction technology, may complete, after eight quarters in the program, an Associate of Science Degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology. The CCET degree is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET). This associate degree prepares students to work in the support aspects of construction projects. Typically, the graduates will have skills in surveying, estimating, computer-aided drafting, material testing and building inspection. Two quarters of cooperative education are required before receiving this degree. Additionally, it is possible to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering Technology after receipt of the associate degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology.

Admission Requirements

Freshmen are eligible for admission to the Construction Science Department upon meeting the minimum criteria for admission to the college as well as being in the upper half of their respective high school graduation classes. Applicants must have achieved a minimum score of 550 or 22 on the mathematics sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT), respectively. Transfer students should meet these admission criteria as well as have achieved a 2.50 cumulative grade point average for all previous college work. More information regarding College of Applied Science admission requirements can be found in the college bulletin.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BACHELOR DEGREE GRADUATES - 2004/2005

Career Fair Information - Current Graduate Report

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AVERAGE CO-OP SALARIES - 2004/2005

Average quarterly increase = $1.55/hour
Co-op starting salary: High = $19.85/hour Low = $9.00/hour

University of Cincinnati CO-OP Program