Associate of Science in Construction Management

The Associate of Science degree in Construction Management is a two-year academic degree.

To earn the Associate of Science degree in Construction Management, 90 quarter credits are required. Credits must come from the following sources:

• Core Courses (60 quarter credits)
• General Education Courses (30 quarter credits)

The curriculum is aligned with the American Council on Construction Education requirements for Associates degrees in Construction Management and provides students with a formal education and the essential skills for managing construction projects.

Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Effectively communicate through written, verbal, and graphical media.
• Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of engineering science and mathematics and its application in problem solving
• Understand the basics of structural applications and analysis of construction systems and materials
• Recognize ethical issues and apply professional standards in decision-making
• Utilize appropriate computer tools to analyze and solve engineering problems.
• Apply modern methods for surveying and metrics.
• Exhibit a fundamental understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrate fundamentals of cost estimating and scheduling techniques
• Integrate and apply field inspection techniques to meet safety standards
• Understand and apply the basic principles of project management and control.
• Understand the legal aspects of construction contracting
• Assess conflict and identify resolution strategies
• Work effectively in a team environment

Careers

Construction managers plan, direct, and coordinate a wide variety of construction projects, including the building of all types of residential, commercial, and industrial structures, roads, bridges, wastewater treatment plants, and schools and hospitals. Construction managers may oversee an entire project or just part of one. They schedule and coordinate all design and construction processes, including the selection, hiring, and oversight of specialty trade contractors, but they usually do not do any actual construction of the structure.  ("Occupational Outlook Handbook" U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.)

Requirements

General Education Requirement:
In addition to the core courses required for the Associate of Science degree, the program requires the successful completion of 30 quarter credits in six categories of general education.  You can learn more about National Polytechnic College's General Education Requirement by visiting General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees.

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