Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Tim Hostettler, Program Director
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry 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.

Course Delivery Format

This program is available at the main campus in Brookings or online. Course content is delivered in classroom, laboratory, and field based settings. Online students completing CIM 210L and CIM 440L will be required to complete an on-campus component for each respective course.

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.

Requirements for Concrete Industry Management Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
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: SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 4 and SPAN 102 - Introductory Spanish II (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 4
Goal #5 Mathematics: MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences: CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , and SGR #6 Electives Credits: 3

Major Requirements

CIM 101 - Introduction to Concrete Industry Management Credits: 2
CIM 120 - Introduction to Industrial Safety Credits: 3
CIM 125 - Plans and Specifications Credits: 2
CIM 210 - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties and Testing Credits: 3
CIM 210L - Fundamentals of Concrete: Properties and Testing Lab Credits: 1
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: 2
CIM 440 - Advanced Concrete Materials Credits: 3
CIM 440L - Advanced Concrete Materials Lab Credits: 1
CIM 471 - Capstone Experience Credits: 3
CIM 480 - Industrial Sales and Marketing Credits: 3
CIM 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-3 (3 credits required)
CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 232 - Cost Estimating Credits: 3
CM 400 - Risk Management and Construction Safety Credits: 3
or GE 425 - Occupational Safety and Health Management Credits: 3
CM 443 - Construction Planning and Scheduling Credits: 3
CM 460 - Sustainable Building Systems Concepts and Analysis Credits: 3
CM 473 - Construction Law and Contracts Credits: 3
CM, CEE, or MNET Electives 200-level or above Credits: 6
CM, CEE, MNET, OM, ACCT, ADV, BADM, BLAW, MKTG, MGMT, FIN, or HRM Electives 200-level or above Credits: 6

Supporting Coursework

GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions Credits: 1
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] 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*	33 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	65 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	22 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.