CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Which schools currently offer accredited programs
  in construction management?
• Who should our targeted students be?
• 3. What are sample courses in construction
  management?

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Construction Managers

• Construction processes, equipment, materials,
  safety, regulations
• Management resource/cost control, contracts,
  proposals, bid/estimate preparation, supervision
• Course Work construction, accounting,
  communication, law, physics, geology, math,
  technical writing
• Skills leadership, problem-solving,
  accountability

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Accredited U.S. Programs in Construction
Management

• 57 Bachelors Degree Programs
• 9 Associates Degree Programs

ACCE American Council for Construction
Education http//www.acce-hq.org/
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Accredited Florida Programs in Construction
Management
Univ. North Florida
Univ. of Florida
Florida International Univ.
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Curricular Options to ConsiderBased on Student
Educational Preparation

• A.S. to B.S. Program
• A.S. in Construction Management Technology from
  MCC
• (or any other
  accredited college)
• B.S. in Technology with Concentration in
  Construction Management from USF-SM
• 22 A.A. to B.S. Program
• A.A. from MCC taking suggested curriculum
• B.S. in Construction Management from USF-SM
• Transfer Program
• Attend USF Tampa Campus for 2 years (or any
  other accredited institution) taking specified
  course work and then transfer to USF
  Sarasota-Manatee Campus
• Certificate Program
• For students of any educational level. Take
  sequence of courses to qualify for certificate.

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Question for Construction Management Leaders

• Can the advantages of a bachelors degree in
  construction management versus an associates
  degree versus a certificate be quantified?
• In terms of . . .
• Hiring
• Salary
• Advancement
• Licensure/Certification Requirements
• Public Perception

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Sample Curriculum Years 12 UF
USF Courses-All Campuses Not Offered USF

• Construction Management Courses
• Construction Mechanics EGN 3311 3331
• Construction Materials
• Construction Drawing
• English Expository Writing, Tech Writing, Lit
  ENC 1102
• Physics Applied Physics Lab (2 sem) PHY 2053L,
  2054L
• Geology Environ/Engineering Geology GLY 2030 or
  2010
• Economics Macroeconomics ECO 2013
• Accounting Intro to Financial Accounting ACG
  2021
• Math Statistics, Calculus STA 2023, MAC 2233 or
  2311
• Law Legal Environment of Business BUL 3320
• Humanities Two Courses Multiple
• Social Behavioral Sciences One Course Multiple
• Computers Intro to Comp Program Software
  Packages

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Sample Curriculum Years 12 UF
MCC Courses Not Offered MCC

• Construction Management Courses
• Construction Materials BCN 2230C
• Construction Drawing BCN 1251C
• Construction Mechanics ETG2502 ETG 2530C
• English Writing, Tech Writing ENC 1101,1102,
  2210
• Physics Applied Physics Lab (2 sem) PHY 2053C,
  2054C
• Geology Environmental/Engineering Geology
• Economics Macroeconomics ECO 2013
• Accounting Intro to Financial Accounting ACG
  2021
• Math Statistics, Calculus STA 2023, MAC 2233 or
  2311
• Computers Business Software CGS 1570
• Law Legal Environment of Business
• Humanities Two Courses Multiple
• Social Behavioral Sciences One Course Multiple

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Sample Curriculum Year 3 University of
Florida

• Construction Management Courses
• The Construction Profession and Ethics
• Soils, Foundations, and Equipment
• Construction Techniques Superstructures
• Graphic Communications in Construction
• Construction Methods Lab
• Timber, Form Work Design and Construction
• Steel Design and Construction
• Concrete, Masonry Design and Construction
• Mechanical Systems 1 Plumbing and Piping
• Electrical Systems
• Construction Estimating 1
• Construction Contracts

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Sample Curriculum Year 4 University of
Florida

• Construction Management Courses
• Mechanical Systems 2 HVAC
• Construction Estimating 2
• Construction Planning and Control
• Construction Financing
• Construction Project Management
• Construction Safety
• Managing Construction Operations
• Construction Project Simulation
• Electives, such as residential or commercial
  options

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Sample Curriculum Residential Option

• Construction Management Courses
• Residential Construction
• Creating Affordable Housing
• Housing Transactions for Homebuilders
• Residential Land Development

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Sample Arizona State UnivCertificate Program

• 10 Construction Management Seminars
• Production Homebuilding and the Stakeholders
• Residential Construction Methods Materials
• Residential Production Management
• Codes, Permits, Inspections Blueprint Reading
• Trade Contractors
• Environment, Health Safety
• Business Law Contracts
• Information Technology
• Site Administration
• Supply Chain Management Cost Control
• Held on 10 consecutive Wednesdays in summer from
  4-8 pm

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Questions for Construction Management Leaders

• Should we offer a B.S. Program and/or a
  Certificate Program?
• Should a residential option be offered?
• What are appropriate course topics?
• Should internships/co-ops be required/optional
  and, if so, how should they be structured?

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Available Information

• List of ACCE Accredited Bachelors Associates
  Degree Programs
• MCC Building Construction Technology A.A.S.
  Program
• Courses to Consider for 22 A.A. to B.S. in
  Collaboration with MCC
• Curriculum Sequences at Florida Universities
• University of Florida
• Florida International University
• University of North Florida
• Curriculum Sequences at Other Universities
• California Polytechnic State University
• Georgia Tech
• University of Nevada Las Vegas
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
  University
• Residential Construction Management
  Certificate/Specialization