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Jun 05, 2026
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DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Construction Management (B.S.)
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Suzette Burckhard, Interim 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 and offers a minor in heavy-highway residential construction. The CM program is supported by the Construction Industry Advisory Council, which is composed of industry representatives who are committed to fostering the Construction Management Program at South Dakota State University. 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
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.
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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
Major Requirements
- ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
- ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
- CHEM 106 - Chemistry Survey (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and CHEM 106L - Chemistry Survey Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - CM 101 - Introduction to Construction Credits: 1
- CM 101L - Introduction to Construction Lab Credits: 1
- CM 124 - Construction Graphics 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 470 - Capstone Experience I Credits: 1
- CM 471 - Capstone Experience II Credits: 2
- CM 473 - Construction Law and Contracts Credits: 3
- CSC / MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
- GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions [HSDC] Credits: 1
- GE 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
- GE 241 - Applied Mechanics Credits: 3
- GE 385 - Introduction to Systems Engineering and Management Credits: 3
- GE 401 - Engineering Ethics and Economics Credits: 1
- 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
or MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
or MATH 123 - Calculus I (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4 - PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
or PHYS 207 - Fundamentals of Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
and PHYS 207L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 - STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
Technical Electives
Select 12 credits from the following list. Credits: 12 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*: 21 Credit Hours
- Major Requirements: 96-97 Credit Hours
- Electives**: 2-3 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. |
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