Construction Management

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - 66 credits

About this program
The Construction Management program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in construction including management, supervision, estimating, testing and safety. The program focuses on the flow of labor, material, equipment, time and finances from the conception of a project through completion. Students are trained in a combination of skills in construction, business and management. This degree also allows students to continue their education in a baccalaureate program at participating four-year institutions.
Program outcomes
  1. Demonstrate skills in the management of time and finances using construction management principles.
  2. Accurately prepare estimates and project schedules.
  3. Manage Occupational Safety & Health Administration safety programs.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in the development and interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
  5. Apply construction jobsite management skills.
  6. Prepare construction working drawings using various software applications.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
51 Required courses
12 Restricted electives in courses
3 Restricted electives in course types
66 Total

Construction Management - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Required Courses:

Course Credits
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
CADD1000 - AutoCAD Basics 3
CONM1101 - Construction Documents and Codes 3
CONM1102 - Site/Building Layout 2
CONM1104 - Construction Management Principles 2
CONM1108 - Principles of Estimating 4
CONM1124 - Building Systems 3
CONM2204 - Materials Testing 3
CONM2210 - Construction Scheduling 3
CONM2212 - Site Management 3
CONM2213 - Safety Management 2
CONM2217 - Computer Estimating and Bidding 3
CONM2222 - Construction Management Internship 2
ENGL1101 - College Writing 3
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing 3
ENGT1118 - Construction and Manufacturing Math 3
ENGT1126 - Engineering Graphics 3
MCDD2220 - Mechanical Engineering Drawing IV 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
CPTR1104 - Introduction to Computer Technology 3
CSCI1110 - Informatics 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
ENGT1100 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
ECON2210 - Macroeconomics 3
ECON2222 - Microeconomics 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits

Course Credits
CONM1101 - Construction Documents and Codes 3
CONM1102 - Site/Building Layout 2
CONM1104 - Construction Management Principles 2
CONM1124 - Building Systems 3
ENGL1101 - College Writing 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
CPTR1104 - Introduction to Computer Technology 3
CSCI1110 - Informatics 3

1st Spring Term - 16 credits

Course Credits
CADD1000 - AutoCAD Basics 3
CONM1108 - Principles of Estimating 4
ENGT1118 - Construction and Manufacturing Math 3
ENGT1126 - Engineering Graphics 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication 3

2nd Fall Term - 18 credits

Course Credits
BUS2204 - Principles of Management 3
CONM2204 - Materials Testing 3
CONM2212 - Site Management 3
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
ECON2210 - Macroeconomics 3
ECON2222 - Microeconomics 3

3 credits from these course types:

Course Type
General Education w/MnTC Goals

2nd Spring Term - 14 credits

Course Credits
CONM2210 - Construction Scheduling 3
CONM2213 - Safety Management 2
CONM2217 - Computer Estimating and Bidding 3
MCDD2220 - Mechanical Engineering Drawing IV 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
BUS2150 - Legal Environment of Business 3
ENGT1100 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling 3

2nd Summer Term - 2 credits

Course Credits
CONM2222 - Construction Management Internship 2