Campus Location: Calmar
Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Summer term is the start of the program course sequence.
Award: Diploma
Description: Construction Business Management prepares you for entry-level positions in a diverse field of construction management fields including, but not limited to, project managers, crew supervisors, material estimators, general contractors and material distribution centers. Coursework includes construction, marketing, business and general education classes.
This diploma program offers classes in subject areas such as drafting and design, construction theory and building codes, materials estimating, financial accounting and business marketing.
There is a steady demand for trained individuals for supervisory and management positions in lumber and general material distribution centers, material estimators, drafting and design centers and project supervision and management. This program prepares you by providing general construction training along with marketing and business classes which enable graduates to understand how to successfully manage a construction business or material distribution center.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to explain the methods and materials used in residential-based construction.
- Students will be able to model professionalism with respect to others.
- Students will be able to perform the skillsets needed for succeeding in the management of construction businesses.
- Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to construction in estimating procedures.
- Students will be able to compare different management principles.
- Students will be able to demonstrate the communication skills needed to successfully work and perform with others.
Enrollment Process: See Enrollment Process .
Program Requirements: Prior to the completion of Term 1, students are required to provide their program faculty with a copy of their First Aid/CPR certificate.
Minimum Credits: 46.5
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