Construction Management Certificate (Spring 2012)
The construction management certificate is designed to address the management training needs of supervisors in the construction industry. Necessary management skills include construction methods, safety, estimating and management; personnel supervision; business management; and financial and data management. Construction management practices are directed toward those encountered by small- to medium-sized contractors.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 4750; CIP Code 52.2001)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CET 105 | Construction Methods | 3 |
| CET 125 | Construction Specifications | 2 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: CET 105 or equivalent | ||
| DRAF 129 | Interpreting Architectural Drawings | 2 |
| MATH 120 | Business Math or higher | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test | ||
| BUS 140 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 13
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 111 | Small Business Accounting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ACCT 121 | Accounting I | 3 |
| CET 129 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CET 227 | Construction Cost Estimating | 3 |
| Prerequisites: CET 105 and CET 125 or department approval | ||
| AND | ||
| Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAF 129 or department approval | ||
| CET 150 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| Management Electives | 2 | |
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Management Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 141 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| BUS 243 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| 2 hours - any course from electives list. | ||
| BUS 261 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ENTR 131 | Financial Management for Small Business | 2 |
| Prerequisite: ACCT 111 or ACCT 121 | ||
| ENTR 160 | Legal Issues for Small Business | 2 |
Total Program Hours: 28