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Twin Cities Campus
Construction Management B.A.Sc.
Bachelor of Applied Science
College of Continuing Education
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Requirements for this program are current for Summer 2006.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 51.
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This program requires summer terms.
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Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science.
The bachelor of applied science (B.A.Sc.) degree with a major in construction management is offered in close collaboration with the construction industry. Construction management combines building design and engineering with management and business studies to equip students with the skills needed to deliver projects on time and within budget. The major offers experience and education leading directly to a professional management career in high demand areas in the construction industry. The construction management major was designed around the needs of working adults who are part-time students.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 45 credits before admission to the program.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.5 for students already admitted to the degree-granting college.
2.5 for students transferring from another University of Minnesota college.
2.5 for students transferring from outside the University.
Students complete either 45 credits (including construction plan reading, physics, and calculus) or the A.S. in construction management before admission to the major.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Preparatory Coursework
Students may complete the preparatory coursework either through Option 1 (U of M coursework) or Option 2 (A.S. in construction management).
Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.
Option 1 (U of M Preparatory Courses)
Students complete construction plan reading, physics and calculus before admission.
ACCT 2050 - Introduction to Financial Reporting (4.0 cr)
CMGT 2019 - AutoCAD for Construction Managers (2.0 cr)
CMGT 3001 - Introduction to Construction (3.0 cr)
CMGT 3011 - Construction Plan Reading (2.0 cr)
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3402 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, SSCI (3.0 cr)
or COMM 3605W - Persuasive Speaking and Speech Writing, WI (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 1223 {Inactive}
or PSTL 1461 - Multicultural Perspectives in Public Speaking, C/PE (3.0 cr)
PSTL 1211 - Multicultural Perspectives in Sociology , CD, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or PSTL 1281 - Principles of Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
or SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology, CD, SSCI (4.0 cr)
MATH 1142 - Short Calculus, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1101W - Introductory College Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1107 - Introductory Physics Online I, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1111 - Basic Physics I (3.0 cr)
or PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
APEC 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics, SSCI (3.0 cr)
or ECON 1101 - Principles of Microeconomics, IP, SSCI (4.0 cr)
BBE 3101 - Introductory Statics and Structures for Construction Management (3.0 cr)
or AEM 2011 - Statics (3.0 cr)
or BBE 3001 - Mechanics and Structural Design (4.0 cr)
ABUS 4023W - Communicating for Results, WI (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 3562W - Technical and Professional Writing, WI (4.0 cr)
ABUS 4022 - Management in Organizations (3.0 cr)
or MGMT 3001 - Fundamentals of Management (3.0 cr)
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Option 2 (A.S. in Construction Management)
Students may satisfy the prerequisites for the major by earning an A.S. in construction management at North Hennepin Community College or Inver Hills Community College.
Major Courses
ABUS 4101 - Cost Accounting, Analysis, and Control in Organizations (3.0 cr)
ARCH 4542 {Inactive}
ARCH 4552 - Integrated Design Processes (3.0 cr)
CE 3202 - Surveying and Mapping (2.0 cr)
CE 4101W - Project Management, WI (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4011 - Construction Documents and Contracts (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4012 - Risk Management, Bonds, and Insurance (2.0 cr)
CMGT 4013 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Construction (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4021 - Construction Planning and Scheduling (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4022 - Construction Estimating (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4031 - Construction Safety and Loss Control (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4041 - Specifications and Technical Writing for Construction Professionals (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4051 - Construction Materials for Managers (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4111 - Construction Productivity Management (2.0 cr)
CMGT 4196 - Construction Management Internship (1.0-4.0 cr)
CMGT 4201 - Construction Accounting (3.0 cr)
CMGT 4572 - Structural Frames and Building Design/Construction (3.0 cr)
ABUS 4103 {Inactive}
or ABUS 4701 - Introduction to Marketing (3.0 cr)
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