Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This major focuses on the planning, coordination, and oversight of construction projects from inception to completion. Students gain skills in project management, cost estimation, scheduling, contract administration, and safety management, preparing for careers in construction management, project supervision, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand construction management principles and practices. - Develop skills in project planning and management. - Learn cost estimation and budgeting techniques. - Explore scheduling and resource allocation methods. - Analyze contract administration and legal aspects. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. - Ensure safety management and regulatory compliance. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Construction Management** - Overview of construction management, industry trends, and project lifecycle. 2. **Project Management in Construction** - Principles of project management, including planning, execution, and control. 3. **Cost Estimation and Budgeting** - Techniques for estimating project costs and managing budgets. 4. **Scheduling and Resource Allocation** - Methods for creating and managing project schedules and allocating resources. 5. **Contract Administration** - Understanding construction contracts, negotiation, and dispute resolution. 6. **Construction Law and Ethics** - Legal and ethical considerations in construction management, regulations, and compliance. 7. **Safety Management** - Principles of safety management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance in construction. 8. **Construction Materials and Methods** - Understanding various construction materials and building methods. 9. **Sustainable Construction** - Principles of sustainable construction, green building practices, and environmental impact. 10. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in construction management settings, such as construction companies, engineering firms, or project management offices. 11. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying construction management skills, such as developing a project plan, managing a construction budget, or conducting a safety assessment. **Assessment Methods:** - Project management plans, cost estimation and budgeting reports, scheduling and resource allocation analyses, contract administration case studies, construction law and ethics essays, safety management plans, construction materials and methods studies, sustainable construction projects, internship reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Construction Management" by various authors. - "Project Management in Construction" by various authors. - "Cost Estimation and Budgeting" by various authors. - "Scheduling and Resource Allocation" by various authors. - "Contract Administration" by various authors. - "Construction Law and Ethics" by various authors. - "Safety Management" by various authors. - "Construction Materials and Methods" by various authors. - "Sustainable Construction" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of construction principles, engineering, and an interest in project management and construction. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications from professional organizations such as the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent construction management certifications. **Target Audience:** Aspiring construction managers, project supervisors, cost estimators, schedulers, safety managers, and professionals seeking careers in construction companies, engineering firms, project management offices, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial and technical skills needed to excel in construction management, supporting careers in various roles within the construction industry, project supervision, and related fields.