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Construction Management

College of Engineering and Architecture

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	Requirements and Core Courses
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	Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation
	Scholarships and Financial Aid
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	Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You
	Contact Information

Construction Management

The construction management program prepares students to become construction managers or work in a management capacity in the construction industry. This program covers the wide variety of structures that make up the built environment, offering a focus on the properties of materials and construction systems, how materials are fabricated to produce buildings and other structures, and the business aspects of the construction industry. • Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science • Available at: Pullman

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Requirements and Core Courses

—Bachelor of Science in Construction Management The curriculum is organized into two parts. Pre-construction management occurs during the first year and is followed by a professional construction management curriculum in the last three years. REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING PROGRAM Admission to the construction management program will be considered for those who have qualified for admission to WSU and fulfill the additional program requirements. Students may take their first year at WSU or at other institutions that offer equivalent course work. After fulfilling the requirements of the first year, all students must then apply for admission into the construction management program. Due to limitations of space and facilities, certification as a major in construction management can only be granted to a limited number of the most qualified students. Selection is based upon satisfaction of minimum requirements and overall grade point average in the following courses (see the University General Catalog for specific course requirements for each year). Pre-Construction Management (First Year) Comm Proficiency Engl 101 Geol 101 EconS 101 and 102 Gen Ed 110 and 111 Cst M 102 Math 171 GER [H,D] Second Year Arch 351 and 352 BLaw 210 Cst M 201 and 202 Cst M 254 Phys 101 Acctg 230 Cst M 252 GER [I,G or K] Third Year Arch 432 and 433 Cst M 356 and 357 Cst M 370 and 371 Cst M 451 C E 301 Biol Science [B] Cst M 362 – [M] Fourth Year Arch 463 Cst M 460 Cst M 462 Cst M Elective MgtOp 301 Cst M 473 Cst M 475 [M] Cst M Elective Business Elective (300/400) Tier III GER NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the catalog to graduate.

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Department Facilities and Technology

66,000 square feet in the Pullman campus's Carpenter Hall with gallery, exceptional slide collection, and architecture/construction management library. The School of Architecture and Construction Management provides computer stations with state-of-the-art design and construction software.

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Careers in Construction Management

The need for professionally trained construction managers has increased in recent years. The Associated General Contractors of America, the American Institute of Constructors, the Associated Builders and Contractors, the National Association of Home Builders, and various other national associations have urged universities to educate people at the university level for management positions in the large and rapidly expanding construction industry. WSU has responded to this need by continually expanding and strengthening its construction management program. Many graduates are recruited to positions in building construction or heavy engineering construction as project managers or field engineers. Others opt for positions with employers in real estate development, residential home building, or product sales. They may also work with private or public owners.

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Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation

• Curiosity about how structures are designed and built • An affinity for design, engineering, and management

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

In addition to University-wide scholarships, the College of Engineering and Architecture offers a limited number of scholarships to entering freshmen and transfer students in the School of Architecture and Construction Management. Once certified into the program, the school offers scholarships to students who are high academic achievers. For more information on the full range of scholarships and financial aid available through WSU, and to apply for scholarships, visit the Costs and Financial Aid section of the University Web site.

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Campus Organizations and Activities

• The Associated Students of Construction Management, which includes student chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Design Build Institute of America, provides a link with professional associates. Teams often engage in regional competition, sponsor career fairs, and enjoy social activities. • The University also has a chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi, the construction honorary society.

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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You

• Architecture • Landscape architecture • Interior design • Civil engineering • Management and Operations

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Contact Information

Construction Management Program

Washington State University School of Architecture and Construction Management PO Box 642220 Pullman, WA 99164-2220 Fax: 509-335-6132

soainfo@arch.wsu.edu

509-335-5539

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Strengths of the Program

• WSU developed one of the nation’s first graduate integrated design-build and construction programs, which allows students to collaborate with owners, contractors, and architects.
• This four-year professional degree offers a broad-based instruction in business, construction, architecture, and engineering through several departments.
• WSU’s program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
• WSU’s School of Architecture and Construction Management is a member of the Associated Schools of Construction, a national organization of universities with construction-oriented curricula.
• The program encourages each student to develop an inquisitive and inventive mind to address complex construction methods and management techniques.
• This well-established program has developed a strong tradition in teaching about structures, technology, and problem-solving inherit to construction since its start at WSU more than 50 years ago.

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