Department of Construction Management

Robert B. Pyle, Interim Chairperson
pyler@ncat.edu

OBJECTIVES
The Department of Construction Management at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares men and women in the scientific, managerial, and supervisory areas required in construction management and occupational safety and health.
The program in Construction Management (CM) emphasizes all areas of construction from the viewpoint of the contractor/constructor. This includes developing, planning, estimating, scheduling, managing, and supervising the construction of structures.

DEGREES OFFERED
Construction Management — Bachelor of Science

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The admission of students to the undergraduate degree program in the Department of Construction Management is based upon the general admission requirements of the University.

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Students who desire to matriculate in the Department of Construction Management and Occupational Safety and Health must have a strong background in math, science and communication skills. Some computer skills are also recommended.

• All majors in the department are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0. A minimum grade of  “C” must be earned in all major courses.
  
  
• Any student transferring to the Department of Construction Management from other disciplines within the University must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
  
  
• Students majoring in Construction Management must complete a minimum of 126 semester hours of University courses.  Included in these 126 semester hours are major courses, which must be completed in order to receive the Bachelor of Science degree in the respective field.

ACCREDITATION
The degree programs in Construction Management are accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
The Construction Management degree program is also accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of our Construction Management programs are very successful in gaining employment in industry, government, and business as supervisors, managers, engineers, technical salespersons and researchers.