B.S. Construction Management

Program Vision

To be recognized as a program of choice for students seeking a construction management education and to serve the needs of the construction industry in California, especially in Los Angeles.

Program Mission

The Construction Management Program helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete construction projects on time and within budget, adhering to construction standards and safety guidelines. Graduates will have sufficient knowledge and skills to find employment in commercial, design build, heavy civil and residential applications of the construction industry.

Program Educational Objectives

The CSUN undergraduate Construction Management Program prepares students for lifelong careers in the construction industry that will allow them to make productive contributions to the construction field and society, and to find job satisfaction.

Graduates of this program will:

1. Establish a record of effective application of undergraduate educational tools to accomplish tasks assigned in the workplace.
2. Demonstrate the managerial skills to organize and control construction projects from conception to closeout.
3. Develop inclusive and equitable leadership capabilities through practical applications and team-building techniques in a diverse environment.
4. Present a sense of exploration and the ability to maintain lifelong learning in the areas of emerging construction methods and management technologies.
5. Provide evidence of strong communication skills and delivery.

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What You'll Learn

As a Construction Management major, you'll receive a solid, broad-based education. Among the topic areas in the core curriculum are:

• Construction drawings
• General physics
• Principles of microeconomics
• Business law
• Construction site surveying
• Calculus or statistics
• Construction materials

More advanced courses develop your expertise in:

• Real estate law
• Computer applications in construction management
• Fundamentals of green buildings
• Site planning and logistics
• Structural design
• Construction law

Juniors and seniors are eligible for a paid off-campus construction management professional experience.

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ACCE Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Program at California State University, Northridge will have the following learning outcomes:

1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.
2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
3. Create a construction project safety plan.
4. Create construction project cost estimates.
5. Create construction project schedules.
6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
7. Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.
8. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
9. Understand construction management skills as a member of a multi- disciplinary team.
10. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
11. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
12. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
13. Understand construction risk management.
14. Understand construction accounting and cost control.
15. Understand construction quality assurance and control.
16. Understand construction project control processes.
17. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
18. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.
19. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.
20. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and piping system.

ABET Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, graduates shall be able to:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline. 
2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs. 
3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions. 
4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 
5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 
6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.

ACCE Accreditation

The B.S. in Construction Management program at CSUN is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and aims to be the program of choice for students seeking a comprehensive education in construction management. Graduates of our program are well-prepared for rewarding careers in various sectors of the construction industry, including commercial, design-build, heavy civil, and residential construction.

The Construction Management Program is accredited by ACCE as of July 2015.

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Degree Requirements

Catalog

• Four Year Plan: Construction Management (2021 to Present)