Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Tim Hostettler, Program Director
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 115B
605-688-6998

Program Information

Graduates of the Concrete Industry Management program will fill the growing demand for technical managers in pre-stressed concrete product manufacturing, ready-mix sales and marketing, and supply chain management for regional concrete producers. The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program has been developed by and is supported by the Regional Patrons Group representing SD, ND, MN, IA, NE, WI, IL, MI, and MO – a region that has high demand for graduates of CIM programs. As you progress through the program, you will be able to earn two American Concrete Industry technical certifications, a Management or Marketing minor, and participate in paid internships with potential future employers.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the B.S. in Concrete Industry Management will:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology to technical problems.
A knowledge of modern techniques, tools, and concrete construction methods.
An ability to conduct standard tests and experiments, to analyze and interpret data.
An understanding of principles of concrete production, efficiency and quality management procedures.
An ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms and demonstrate effective teamwork skills.
An understanding of the legal, professional and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
An ability to apply basic accounting and management principles applicable to the concrete industry.

Course Delivery Format

Course content is delivered on the Brookings campus in classroom, laboratory, and field based settings.

Requirements for Concrete Industry Management Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: ENGL 101 - Composition I (COM) [SGR #1] Credits: 3 and ENGL 201 - Composition II (COM) [SGR #1] Credits: 3 or ENGL 277 - Technical Writing in Engineering [SGR #1] Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity: SGR #4 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5] Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences: CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6] Credits: 3 , CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6] Credits: 1 , and PS 243 - Principles of Geology [SGR #6] Credits: 3

Major Requirements

CIM 101 - Introduction to Concrete Industry Management Credits: 2
CIM 125 - Plans and Specifications Credits: 1
CIM 210 - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties and Testing Credits: 3
CIM 210L - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties and Testing Lab Credits: 1
CIM 216 - Concrete Methods and Materials Credits: 3
CIM 230 - Concrete Construction Systems Credits: 3
CIM 310 - Management of Concrete Facilities Credits: 3
CIM 350 - Concrete Applications and Estimating Credits: 3
CIM 370 - Concrete Production and Strategy Credits: 3
CIM 440 - Advanced Concrete Materials Credits: 3
CIM 440L - Advanced Concrete Materials Lab Credits: 1
CIM 450 - Concrete Restoration and Repair Credits: 3
CIM 471 - Capstone Experience Credits: 3
CIM 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required)
CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 400 - Risk Management and Construction Safety Credits: 3
or GE 425 - Occupational Safety and Health Management Credits: 3
CM 460 - Sustainable Building Systems Concepts and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 473 - Construction Law and Contracts Credits: 3
MNET 367 - Production Strategy Credits: 3
MNET 367L - Production Strategy Lab Credits: 0
Any 200- to 400-Level CM, OM, GE course or Advisor Approved Technical Elective Credits: 8

Supporting Coursework

GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions Credits: 1
GE 469 - Project Management Credits: 3
OM 425 - Production and Operations Management Credits: 3
OM 463 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5] Credits: 3

Select one of the following

Management Minor

Credits: 18

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
BADM / MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3
CSC / MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3

Marketing Minor

Credits: 18

ADV 314 - Digital Promotions Credits: 3
ADV 370 - Advertising Principles (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 370 - Marketing (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 474 - Personal Selling (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 476 - Marketing Research (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements	31 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	58 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	31 Credit Hours
Electives**	0 Credit Hours

**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

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