Program: Construction Management (B.S.) - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 07, 2025

Two individuals looking at a construction jobsite.

Program Coordinator/Contact

Julian Kang, Department Head
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417

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.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

The Construction Management (BS) program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the Construction Management and Similarly Named Programs Criteria.

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.

Academic Requirements

A cumulative GPA of 2.25 is required to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

Requirements for Construction Management Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 3 and
ENGL 277 - Technical Writing in Engineering [SGR #1, HSDC] Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
, PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 ,
CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
, and CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1

Major Requirements

CM 124 - Construction Graphics Credits: 3
CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 210 - Construction Surveying Credits: 3
CM 210L - Construction Surveying Lab Credits: 1
CM 216 - Construction Methods and Materials Credits: 3
CM 216L - Construction Methods and Materials Lab Credits: 1
CM 232 - Cost Estimating Credits: 3
CM 320 - Construction Soil Mechanics Credits: 3
CM 320L - Construction Soil Mechanics Lab Credits: 1
CM 333 - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems Credits: 3
CM 352 - Advanced Estimating with BIM Credits: 3
CM 353 - Construction Structures Credits: 3
CM 374 - Heavy Construction Methods and Systems Credits: 3
CM 400 - Risk Management and Construction Safety Credits: 3
CM 410 - Construction Project Management and Supervision Credits: 3
CM 443 - Construction Planning and Scheduling Credits: 3
CM 471 - Capstone Experience Credits: 2
CM 473 - Construction Law and Contracts Credits: 3
CM 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1
Technical Electives Credits: 9

Supporting Coursework

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
or GE 385 - Introduction to Systems Engineering and Management Credits: 3
CSC 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
or OM 460 - Engineering Economic Analysis Credits: 3
GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions Credits: 1
GE 231 - Technology, Society, and Ethics Credits: 3
GE 241 - Applied Mechanics Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
or LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3
MATH 120 - Trigonometry (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] 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.

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	32 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	57 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	31 Credit Hours
Electives**	0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.

Construction Management (B.S.)

Construction Management (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main CampusClose