BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management is an interdisciplinary program administered by the Center for Construction Management Technology in the Department of Civil Engineering. The program prepares students for a challenging career in the construction industry – as future leaders in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. It concentrates on the essential skills necessary to develop competency in the profession and be competitive in the marketplace. Graduates will be positioned for opportunities with owners, developers, construction managers, contractors, architects and engineers, lenders and others involved in the construction industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program covers a broad range of basic through advanced subjects in engineering and construction management, such as planning, cost estimating, scheduling, project management and construction administration. The program also exposes students to the latest applications in construction research and technology. The program teaches students the fundamentals of engineering and construction science, as well as business aspects of construction and the application of traditional and emerging construction methods and technologies. Students also learn basic economics and management, with particular emphasis on their application to the construction industry.
Modern and practical systems integration courses and projects in the program’s junior and senior years provide project management knowledge through the utilization of course materials from, and site visits to, actual construction projects led by experienced mentors.
Beyond the classroom, real-world work experience is available through internships and summer and part-time employment and through professional organizations and associated student chapters, including the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the New York Building Congress (NYBC). Polytechnic’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education also supports these efforts.
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program covers a broad range of basic through advanced subjects in engineering and construction management, such as planning, cost estimating, scheduling, project management and construction administration. The program also exposes students to the latest applications in construction research and technology. The program teaches students the fundamentals of engineering and construction science, as well as business aspects of construction and the application of traditional and emerging construction methods and technologies. Students also learn basic economics and management, with particular emphasis on their application to the construction industry.
Modern and practical systems integration courses and projects in the program’s junior and senior years provide project management knowledge through the utilization of course materials from, and site visits to, actual construction projects led by experienced mentors.
Beyond the classroom, real-world work experience is available through internships and summer and part-time employment and through professional organizations and associated student chapters, including the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the New York Building Congress (NYBC). Polytechnic’s Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education also supports these efforts.
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