The major in construction management leads to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management. Graduates of the Construction Management (CM) program enter the industry as project superintendents, field supervisors, project managers, or owner’s representatives for a variety of construction related firms such as general contractors, specialty subcontractors, construction managers, designers, developers, consultants, or owners.

Mission Statement

Producing construction professionals by providing construction management knowledge and skills to pursue multiple career and educational paths.

Program Goals

The goal of the Construction Management program is to prepare baccalaureate degree graduates who have the necessary skills to plan, organize, staff, lead and exercise control in the directing and coordinating of resources to achieve construction project objectives. Therefore, the objective of the program is to produce graduates who have the technical grounding in construction processes for infrastructure and have managerial skills to plan and direct projects.

Co-curricular Activities

The CM faculty supports and encourages the involvement of construction management majors in at least one technical organization relevant to the construction enterprise.

Admission

Students are typically admitted into the Construction Management program as high school graduates, transfer students from other colleges, or transfer studentss from other units at this university. Therefore, students who join the Construction Management program must meet the Colorado State University-Pueblo admission requirements as described under admission requirements in this catalog.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the CM program are expected to have the ability to:

• Apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and tools of the construction industry in construction activities;
• Select and apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to construction problems;
• Perform standard tests, organize and interpret test data, and apply test results to improve construction processes;
• Function effectively as members or leaders on construction teams;
• Communicate effectively regarding subjects related to construction activities; and
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

• The program has a documented processes for assessing and evaluating the extent to which student outcomes are being attained. Assessment of student outcomes takes place in individual courses through a variety of methodologies including assigned homework, tests, semester exams, lab reports, oral presentations, and capstone activities. The results of the evaluations are used as input for program improvement actions.
• The CM Advisory Committee meets every year to review the three year cycle report and make suggestions for program improvement. The committee also meets with current CM students for an open discussion regarding the CM program.

Specific Program Requirements

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ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 c.h.) and ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1) (3 c.h.) are also counting for the Social Science General Education Requirement.

Specific Graduation Requirements

• Students are required to complete an approved program of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better in the CM major courses.
• Construction management majors are expected to demonstrate the ability to solve problems pertinent to the construction industry by completing a senior-year capstone activity that requires a packaged submittal and an oral presentation.

Planning Sheet CM(BS)

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.