CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

The construction industry is the largest industry in the country. It accounts for more than $10 billion annually-nearly 14 percent- of the nation's gross national product. It's an industry employing nearly six million men and women.

The Program

Construction management is a combination of engineering technology, construction techniques and management to meet the needs of the rapidly growing construction industry. The program is designed to prepare students for the art of achieving maximum profit by efficient use of people, machines, materials and money to complete a construction project on time and to the satisfaction of the owner. A meld of engineering, construction, management and business gives the student a background and understanding of a management point of view in the construction industry.

The Mission

The mission of the Department of Construction Management and Engineering at North Dakota State University is to provide quality programs for preparing nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate students for a successful career in construction. The programs are designed to provide educational, research and outreach opportunities that serve both the needs of our students and those of the construction industry.

Educational Objectives

1. Provide to construction students the basic skills necessary to plan, organize and control resources to manage the overall construction process.
2. Provide to construction students the technical knowledge and problem solving skills for a career in construction.
3. Provide to construction students the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, define and compare design alternatives.
4. Provide to construction students necessary communication skills for the successful practice of the construction profession.
5. Provide to construction students the professional opportunities and skills to pursue life-long learning within the broader societal context of the construction profession.

A Modern, Well-Equipped Facility

Construction management is in the eight-building engineering and architecture complex. Well-equipped laboratories are designed for experimentation in each of the areas of construction and engineering studies. Classrooms have ample space, are well- lighted and contain excellent visual aid equipment.

Career Opportunities

Construction management graduates are in high demand by contractors in all types of construction including residential, commercial, industrial, highway and heavy construction. Positions available include superintendent, project manager, sales, field engineer, safety engineer and company executive. Graduates are well qualified in the new and expanding areas of construction programming, cost control and project management. Management training provides enumerable opportunities in construction business as well as other business positions.

Summer Employment

Summer employment in construction is available to NDSU students enrolled in construction management. The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota provides summer jobs for construction management students when possible. The objective of the summer employment is two-fold: for the student to learn more about construction and to provide a good summer income.

Accreditation

The construction management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota, the Home Builders Care Foundation, a charitable arm of the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, and the National Association of Home Builders offer annual scholarships to outstanding freshmen and upperclass students. Contact the department chair or the NDSU Office of Admission for more information and deadlines.

Sample Curriculum

A 2.5 cumulative GPA is required for acceptance into this program. A business minor is required in order to graduate.

A 2.75 GPA is required for acceptance into the professional construction management program.

This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic advisor or with the Office of Registration and Records.

Contact Information

Construction Management and Engineering

Architecture/Landscape Architecture Building, Room 106
North Dakota State University
Dept. #2475
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Tel: (701) 231-7879
Fax: (701) 231-7431
Email:Ingrid.scarski@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/construction

Office of Admission

North Dakota State University
Ceres 114
Dept 5230, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/admission/

(07/12)