Concrete Industry Management (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Alan Sparkman, 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.

This program is available at the main campus in Brookings or online. Online students completing CIM 210L and CIM 440L will be required to complete an on-campus component for each respective course.

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 232 - Cost Estimating 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, or CHEM 112 (or higher) Credits: 9
CM, CEE, MNET, OM, ACCT, ADV, BADM, BLAW, MKTG, MGMT, FIN, HRM, or SPAN Electives 200-level or above, or CHEM 112 (or higher) Credits: 6
GE 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3

Supporting Coursework

GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions [HSDC] Credits: 1
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3

Select one of the following

Management Minor

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select twelve credits from the following list. Credits: 12

ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 320 - Cost Accounting (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 457 - Business Ethics (COM) Credits: 3
CSC / MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems (COM) Credits: 3
DSCI / ECON 453 - Risk Management - Personal and Business Credits: 3
FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 464 - Organizational Behavior (COM) Credits: 3
OM 363 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
OM 415 - Logistics and Transportation Management Credits: 3

Marketing Minor

ADV 370 - Advertising Principles (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 370 - Marketing (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 476 - Marketing Research (COM) Credits: 3

Select from the following

Select nine credits from the following list. Credits: 9

ADV 314 - Digital Promotion Strategies Credits: 3
ADV 476 - Global and Multicultural Advertising Credits: 3
CA 230 - Consumer Engagement Credits: 3
FSRM 462 - Retail Management Credits: 3
HMGT 482 - Hospitality Marketing Credits: 3
MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 474 - Personal Selling (COM) Credits: 3
MKTG 475 - Consumer Behavior (COM) Credits: 3
PUBR 243 - Public Relations Principles (COM) Credits: 3
RECR 411 - Sports Marketing (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.

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