Construction Management (B.S.)

Program Coordinator/Contact
Teresa Hall, Department Head
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417
E-mail: teresa.hall@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/com
Click here for additional information.  

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. Regardless of the construction industry sector chosen, students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to deliver construction projects with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and the environment.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation from the Construction Management program, our students will have:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and applied sciences
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. an ability to formulate or design a system, process, or program to meet desired needs
4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
5. an ability to identify and solve applied science problems
6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. an ability to communicate effectively
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context
9. a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.

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.

Course Delivery Format
The program provides coursework on the Brookings campus in classroom, laboratory, and field based settings.  The CM program has a dedicated computer lab for CAD, estimating, project management, and building information modeling courses and shared fabrication space in the AME Production Lab.