Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Construction Management Major


On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

Prepares students to be competent in coordinating all phases of building construction including estimating, scheduling, writing contracts, purchasing materials and working with subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure the job gets done on time and within budget. Graduates may begin as project managers, field engineers, estimators, assistant project managers or superintendents. Students are strongly urged to meet with their adviser to select a minor that will support their career goals.

  • Global Campus students interested in the on-line program completion option must meet these additional admission requirements:
  • Completion of supplemental application;
  • Seven years of documented construction industry experience, (or equivalent); Three professional references;
  • Satisfactory completion of prior learning assessment (see supplemental application for more information).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences - DEPARTMENT  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Notes:


Remaining credits must be made up with Elective Courses.

*Requires a “C” and a 2.25 GPA or better in all technical concentration courses.

**CN 152m  is required for students who wish to pursue the 60 hours of pre-licensure training required to obtain a Michigan Builders License.

***MA 115  is a prerequisite to CN 254 and will also count toward the general education requirement.

Select CN courses may have Advanced Placement Test option based on previous experience. Please contact program coordinator for details.

This major does not require a minor.