Construction Management B.S.

Total Semester Credit Hours = 120

A degree in Construction Management prepares graduates to administer the entire range of construction operations on a project, from start to finish. The construction business is the largest industry in the United States with approximately 7 million employees. Construction and related industries account for more than 8 percent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product. Managing the construction process requires an extensive understanding of the principles of construction management as well as autonomy, professionalism, and leadership skills. Construction Managers are responsible for motivating teams, facilitating subcontractors, and managing equipment and materials to produce a finished structure.

The Construction Management Program prepares graduates for professional careers and leadership roles in construction and construction-related industries. The Construction Curriculum focuses on Professionalism, Leadership, Ethics, and Autonomy. Students are expected to participate in Service Learning and Community Service during their academic career at The University of Texas at Tyler. The Department of Construction Management offers a plan of study leading to Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

Objectives

Students completing the construction management major should be able to:

1. Read construction plans & documents
2. Execute construction specifications and building codes
3. Reliably estimate construction projects by reading plans & specifications
4. Schedule and plan construction projects
5. Incorporate construction management, accounting, and financial principles to interpret and manage construction cost controls and the construction project
6. Develop professionalism, autonomy, and leadership skills needed to excel in the construction industry as leaders and managers.

Graduation Requirements

During a construction management student’s first semester at The University of Texas at Tyler, a construction management faculty member is assigned as the student’s academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program of study to complete degree requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor throughout the semester and are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester or summer session.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree, a student must

1. earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses used to meet degree requirements.
2. complete the general baccalaureate degree requirements of the University,
3. complete the Construction Management curriculum requirements specified in the following sections