Construction Management Degree

• An interdisciplinary curriculum that blends project management, civil engineering, science, mathematics and business
• Hands-on learning in surveying, materials testing, structural systems and construction technology
• Experience with industry tools and software used for spreadsheets, CAD, GIS, estimating, scheduling and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Focused coursework in estimating, cost control, safety, risk management, construction law, sustainability and project delivery
• A senior capstone that brings estimates, schedules, bids, safety considerations and project planning together in one comprehensive experience
• Access to the Mulligan Center for Engineering, with classrooms, laboratories and computing resources that support applied learning
• Personal attention, academic advising, tutoring, career planning and internship coordination

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is a 125-credit program that integrates the King’s College Core with mathematics, science, engineering, business and construction management coursework. Unlike construction management programs that concentrate primarily on architecture or business, the King’s curriculum is intentionally balanced to provide a strong technical foundation alongside the leadership and operational knowledge required to manage projects.

Students begin with introductory construction management, computer applications, surveying and engineering seminar coursework. As they progress, they study construction materials, architecture, law and contracts, estimating and cost control, project management and engineering economics, safety, risk, transportation infrastructure, structural design, construction technology and sustainable practices.

What You Will Learn

• Project planning and delivery: understand how construction projects move from predesign and estimating through scheduling, execution, closeout and commissioning.
• Estimating and financial control: interpret drawings, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare estimates and monitor budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Safety and risk management: recognize hazards, evaluate project risks, understand regulatory responsibilities, and develop a construction project safety plan.
• Materials and construction methods: study soils, asphalt, concrete, sitework, field inspection, quality management and constructability through coursework and laboratory experiences.
• Structures and building systems: develop an understanding of structural behavior, load paths, construction sequencing and the fundamentals of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Technology and data: apply spreadsheets, CAD, GIS, estimating and scheduling software, BIM, and other electronic tools to manage the construction process.
• Contracts, law and ethics: examine project delivery methods, contract administration, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and ethical professional decision-making.
• Sustainable construction: explore sustainable materials, waste reduction, lifecycle assessment and approaches that reduce the environmental and social impacts of construction.
• Leadership and communication: communicate with a range of audiences, contribute effectively to teams, plan work, meet deadlines, and manage labor and resources.

Hands-On Learning

Applied learning is built throughout the program. Students use surveying tools for construction layout and control, work with construction and engineering materials in laboratory settings, interpret drawings and geotechnical information, and apply digital tools to real project-management tasks. Coursework connects technical decisions to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and sustainability; the factors construction managers balance every day.

In the senior capstone, students draw on knowledge developed across the curriculum to complete a comprehensive project. Working individually and in teams, they may prepare project plans, estimates, schedules, bids, reports and presentations while addressing technical, financial, legal, ethical and environmental considerations.

Featured Areas of Study

• Introduction to Construction Management
• Surveying with Laboratory
• Computer Applications for Construction Management
• Introduction to Architecture
• Construction Law and Contracts
• Estimating and Cost Control
• Construction Safety, including OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training
• Coursework aligned with professional certification exams, such as Associate Constructor (AIC) and LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)
• Risk Management
• Construction Materials with Laboratory
• Project Management and Engineering Economics
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Construction Technology and BIM
• Sustainable Construction Practices
• Structural Design for Construction Management with Laboratory
• Senior Capstone

Student Learning Outcomes

• The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to manage construction projects with attention to scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and sustainability. By completing the program, students will be prepared to:
• Identify and solve technical problems using mathematics, science and construction-specific knowledge
• Design or improve systems, processes and procedures for an intended purpose
• Conduct tests or experiments, analyze data and use sound judgment to draw conclusions
• Communicate effectively in writing, presentations and professional settings
• Apply ethical and professional responsibilities while considering economic, environmental and societal impacts
• Work effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines and evaluate risk and uncertainty
• Develop cost estimates, schedules, safety plans and project-control strategies
• Use surveying methods and electronic technology to support construction operations
• Understand construction law, project delivery, quality control, structural behavior, building systems and sustainable practices

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