2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Construction Management (B.S.)


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Byron Garry, Academic Program Coordinator
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417
E-mail: byron.garry@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/com
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Program Information
The Construction Management (CM) program prepares graduates to assume entry-level management positions in construction and related industries. Our CM curriculum is primarily focused on commercial building construction, the program also covers heavy-highway-utilities and residential construction. The program also provides instruction in sustainable construction, construction safety, design-build project delivery, and collaborates on projects with the Architecture program.

Program Objectives

  1. Compare favorably in their technical and managerial knowledge with students completing similar programs both regionally and nationally.
  2. Demonstrate technical and managerial proficiency in managing all aspects of a complex construction project as expected of an entry level constructor.
  3. Be productively employed in the construction industry in some aspect of managing the construction of projects in the state, region, or nation.

Academic Requirements
Construction Management students must have a minimum grade of “C” in all construction courses that are designated as prerequisites to 300-400 level construction courses, have a 2.25 cumulative GPA, and take the CPC exam in order to graduate.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) which is the accreditation body for construction management programs. Students take the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Level 1 exam from the American Institute of Constructors Certification Commission as their required exit exam.

Course Delivery Format
The program provides coursework on the Brookings campus in classroom, laboratory, and field based settings.

Requirements for Construction Management Major: 120 Credits


Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

System General Education Requirements


Institutional Graduation Requirements


  • Goal #1 First Year Seminar:    Credits: 2
  • Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility:   Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 120


Internship Program


Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through CM 494. A formal work plan must be approved by the Internship Coordinator prior to registering for credit and entering the field.  Further information can be found in the course syllabus and internship policy.

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