The Construction Science Department has established the following program educational objectives for the baccalaureate degree in Construction Management (BS CM) These inclusive and general statements describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation and are consistent with the department’s mission statement.

The primary educational objective of the BS CM is to prepare graduates for project management roles in construction and general contracting companies. Graduates should therefore be able to:

• Function effectively on professional design teams and communicate well.
• Engage and lead others to successful completion of projects in the building environment.
• Employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze and perform many functions within commercial and residential construction projects.
• Demonstrate a respect for the profession that entails ethical and social responsibility as well.
• Understand and manage project manuals and construction documents.
• Coordinate and integrate the work of direct employees, project teams and various allied trades disciplines.

Outcomes Established for the Program

All graduates of the Construction Management Program must demonstrate the following:

1. An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
2. An ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science engineering and technology
3. An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes
4. An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives
5. An ability to function effectively on teams
6. An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems
7. An ability to communicate effectively
8. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
9. n ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities
10. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues
11. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.