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Construction Management

 


Goodwin's B.S. degree program in construction management has been growing and developing with the industry since its inception in 1975. While an understanding of the technical aspects of construction is extremely important, it is also essential that construction professionals become proficient in management and leadership skills.

Students in the construction management program receive broad academic, technical, business, and construction management courses that are designed to produce well-rounded construction professionals. The curriculum provides an interdisciplinary education, including core courses in:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Materials
  • Structural behavior
  • Business administration
  • Architecture
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Structural systems
  • Construction methods

All phases of operation and management of the construction organization are addressed, including cost estimation, quality control, financial control, and project control. To satisfy liberal arts and free elective requirements, students may choose from a wide range of subjects in the social sciences and humanities.