Program Mission

The mission of the BSCM program is to educate students on basic construction management principles and practices, as well as their application to sustainable construction projects. With emphasis on green building technologies, materials and processes, the students will be well prepared to handle projects that require an integrated approach to environmental stewardship.

Objectives

The program graduate will:

1. Graduates will utilize advanced technical and management skills to deliver projects safely on budget and on schedule and with sustainable practices.
2. Graduates will demonstrate effective communication skills, including written, oral, and interpersonal abilities, along with teamwork and ethical behavior suitable for professionals in their field of study.
3. Graduates will pursue professional development opportunities to meet the emerging demands and increasing responsibilities in the workforce.

Program Outcomes

The program graduates will be able to demonstrate:                                                                       

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.