Construction management represents an industry that organizes or brings together numerous independent businesses and trades to create and build. The constructor works closely with engineers, architects and sub-contractors throughout the construction process to assure timely completion of a project.
Our program provides education in technical aspects, such as graphics, equipment, materials, planning and estimating techniques; extensive computer applications exposure; and, the fundamentals of business management techniques. Upon completion of the plan of study, all students will have also earned a minor in business.
Construction careers are broadly diversified. Graduates of this program find employment in many parts of the construction industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as well as infrastructure and heavy construction. Typical careers include supervising construction projects, estimating and cost control, scheduling, and project management.
Roger Williams University is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction, an organization devoted to the development and enhancement of construction education. The Construction Management Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
Specific program educational objectives and outcomes include:
- Demonstrate exemplary technical knowledge and skills while achieving success as a practicing constructor and leader and always displaying the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- Value the concept of life-long learning and continue to grow intellectually while keeping informed of new concepts and developments in the construction process.
- Advance the construction management profession by becoming actively involved in professional associations and societies, serving in professional and community volunteer positions, and acting as a role model for the future generation of constructors and the Roger Williams University Construction Management students.
Program Outcomes:
We expect our graduating students to possess:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science to typical Construction Management tasks
- effective research and problem solving skills applied to typical Construction Management tasks
- an ability to plan, organize and control a construction project
- an ability to lead and/or function as a member of a team
- an educationally beneficial experience resulting from quality facilities and equipment, strong industry support and comprehensive extra-curricular activities
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- an ability to communicate effectively
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of construction in a global, environmental and societal context
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
- a knowledge of contemporary issues
Degree Requirements
The major in construction management leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Students must complete a minimum of 129 credits, including satisfaction of all University Core Curriculum requirements. The approved outline is as follows:
First Year (15 credits) - Fall
CNST 100 Introduction to Construction
Management (3 credits)
CNST 130 Plans, Specifications and
Building Codes (3 credits)
CORE 102 History and the Modern World (3 credits)
MATH 207 Applied Precalculus (3 credits)
WTNG 102 Expository Writing (3 credits)
First Year (16 credits) - Spring
CNST 116 Computer Applications for
Construction (3 credits)
CNST 200 Construction Methods and
Materials & Lab (4 credits)
CORE 103 Human Behavior in Perspective (3 credits)
MATH 207 Applied Calculus (3 credits)
WTNG 220 Critical Writing for the Professions (3 credits)
Second Year (17 credits) - Fall
ACCTG 101 Accounting I: Financial (3 credits)
CHEM 191 Chemistry I & Lab (4 credits)
CNST 201 Advanced Construction Methods
and Materials & Lab (3 credits)
COMM 210 Intro. to Speech Communication (4 credits)
CORE 104 Literature, Philosophy and the
Ascent of Ideas (3 credits)
Second Year (16 credits) - Spring
CNST 250 Construction Equipment (3 credits)
CNST 260 Construction Estimating
and Scheduling (3 credits)
CORE 105 The Artistic Impulse (3 credits)
ECON 102 Microeconomics (3 credits)
PHYS 201 Physics I and Lab (4 credits)
Third Year (16 credits) - Fall
ENGR 210 Engineering Mechanics I (Statics) (3 credits)
CNST 302 Surveying I and Lab (4 credits)
CNST 321 Advanced Building Estimating (3 credits)
MGMT 200 Management Principles (3 credits)
Core Concentration #1 (3 credits)
Third Year (18 credits) - Spring
CNST 304 Applied Structures (3 credits)
CNST 450 Construction Planning and
Scheduling (3 credits)
CORE Core Interdisciplinary Senior Seminar (3 credits)
MATH 124 Basic Statistics (3 credits)
MRKT 200 Marketing Principles (3 credits)
Core Concentration #2 (3 credits)
Fourth Year (16 credits) - Fall
CNST 445 Construction Project Management
and Safety & Lab (4 credits)
CNST 475 Construction Project Control (3 credits)
Core Concentration #3 (3 credits)
Core Concentration #4 (3 credits)
PLS 221 Law of Contracts (3 credits)
Fourth Year (15 credits) - Spring
CNST 455 Mechanical/Electrical Design (3 credits)
CNST 480 Capstone Project, Ethics and
New Technology (3 credits)
PLS 436 Construction Law (3 credits)
Business Elective (3 credits)
Core Concentration #5 (3 credits)
Total: 129 Semester Credits
The business elective must be selected from 200-level or higher courses with a ACCTG, BUSN, ECON, FNCE, MGMT or MRKT prefix.
The Construction Management minor is a six-course program particularly appropriate for students whose major is architecture or business. The courses in the minor are designed to provide students with the skills and basic knowledge required to move into an entry-level professional construction industry position. Estimating, scheduling, and project management are some of the courses that make up the minor. Up to one minor course may be satisfied by courses from the student’s own major field of study.
Required Courses:
CNST 130 Plans, Specifications and Building Codes
-or-
ARCH 287 Introduction to Computer Applications in Design
CNST 200 Construction Methods and Materials & Lab
CNST 260 Construction Estimating and Scheduling
CNST 445 Construction Project Management and Safety
select two:
CNST 250 Construction Equipment
CNST 302 Surveying I & Lab
CNST 321 Advanced Building Estimating
CNST 450 Construction Planning and Scheduling