Overview
This program fills a pressing need in the construction industry for individuals to conduct and manage activities within the construction industry. The industry experts are aware that there has been substantial growth in this industry, causing a shortage of individuals with the proper training due to a lack of alignment of academic programs and industry needs.
This program fulfills the accreditation requirements of the American Council for Construction Education as well as the needs identified by construction industry experts. The program exceeds the normal requirement of 180 quarter units because of these constraints. It covers significant components in business, accounting, management and law not normally found in construction programs and prepares students for careers in management, administration and entrepreneurship beyond those in typical construction engineering programs.
The purpose of the Construction Management Program is to provide students with a well rounded general education in written and verbal communication, mathematics, business, law, humanities, fine arts, and social, behavioral and natural sciences in preparation for a concentration in coursework that will prepare them for a career at management, administrative and ownership positions in the construction industry.
This degree program will prepare the student for careers such as construction superintendent, field engineer, assistant project manager, project manager, project coordinator, facilities engineer, junior cost estimator, quality and safety controller, CAD drafter, vice president, and president. Additionally, graduates of the Construction Management Program, with experience, interest and/or knowledge about specific construction trades, will be capable of performing in a large number of management and administrative positions within those respective subcontracting companies. These companies include trades such as carpentry, excavation, concrete work, plumbing, structural steel, cabinetry, roofing, insulation, drywall, electrical, HVAC, and landscaping.
Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, students must complete at least 183 units as articulated below, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level and 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University. The following courses are specific degree requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, students may need to take additional general electives to satisfy the total units for the degree. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission requirements for specific information regarding application and matriculation.
Preparation for the Major
(11 courses; 46.5 quarter units)
COM 200 Effective Communication*
MTH 210 Introduction to Probability and Statistics*
MTH 215 College Algebra and Trigonometry*
ILR 260 Information Literacy and Report Writing*
ECO 204 Principles of Microeconomics*
ECO 203 Principles of Macroeconomics*
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology*
SCI 104/104A General Physics & Lab*
ACC 201 Financial Accounting Fundamentals*
CIS 425 Programming for Information Technology Environment*
*May be used to satisfy a general education requirement
Required Courses
(24 courses; 108 quarter units)
COM 422 Technical Writing and Presentation
HUB 401 Conflict Resolution
MGT 409C Principles of Management and Organization
EGR 301 Engineering Mathematics
(Prerequisite: EGR 301)
EGR 304 Statics and Strength of Materials
(Prerequisite: EGR 301)
EGR 307 Introduction to Software, Engineering, and Ethics
EGR 310 Engineering Economics
(Prerequisite: MTH 210)
EGR 313 Electrical Circuits and Systems
(Prerequisites: SCI 104 and SCI 104A)
EGR 316 Legal Aspects of Engineering
EGR 319 Introduction to Engineering Graphics and AutoCAD
DEN 408 Computer Aided Engineering (AutoCAD II)
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 320 Surveying, Metrics, and GS
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 323 Structural Analysis
(Prerequisites: EGR 301 and EGR 304)
CEN 410 Construction Materials and Methods
CEN 413 Plans and Specifications
(Prerequisite: EGR 319)
CEN 416 Mechanical and Electrical Systems
CEN 419 Estimating, Scheduling, and Control
(Prerequisites: CEN 410, CEN 416 and CEN 413)
CEN 420 Estimating, Scheduling, and Control II
CEN 421 Construction Accounting and Financial Management
CEN 422 Field Inspection and Safety
(Prerequisite: CEN 419)
EGR 440 Project Management Fundamentals
(Prerequisite: MTH 210)
CEN 425 Overall Construction Process
Students must complete at least 16 of the 22 required program courses before enrollment in the project courses.
Engineering Senior Project
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
EGR 486A Engineering Senior Project I
(Prerequisite: Completion of 12 BSCE or 14 BSDE core courses)
EGR 486B Engineering Senior Project II
(Prerequisite: EGR 486A)
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| This degree is offered online | |
| La Mesa Campus | |
| Mission Valley Campus | |
| South Bay Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |