Construction Management Undergraduate Degree:
Jointly offered by the departments of:
Construction Management - UNL College of Engineering in Lincoln
Construction Systems - UNL College of Engineering in Omaha (Peter Kiewit Institute)
Construction is the largest and most diversified industry in the country, accounting for approximately 13 percent of the gross national product. The key professionals in this vast enterprise are constructors. They provide leadership for the systematic management, coordination, and supervision of the successful construction processes within the built enterprise during the concept development, design, construction and facility management stages. Controlling production processes may include advice and decisions on time and cost consequences involving planning, budget, design, contracts and awards, estimation, scheduling, logistics, materials, personnel and labor, sub-contracts, safety, codes and regulations, techniques and processes, and coordination of construction project activities.
The College of Engineering's Construction Management program is offered in Lincoln and at UNL's Omaha campus. It has been designed to allow students to take classes on either campus or on both campuses. The program is part of the Charles W. Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction.
Points of Excellence:
- One of the top construction management undergraduate degree programs in the United States
- The Construction Management Bachelor of Science degree program is fully accredited by the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE) since 1967
The construction management curriculum embraces a course of study in specifications, contractual agreements, real estate law, labor relations, personnel, management, materials, methods, and work/risk analysis techniques. Technical and humanity electives provide for a well rounded education in the construction industry.
Program Expectations
- Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing in the college
- CM students must pass all courses offered within the College of Engineering and all math and science courses with a grade of “C” or higher
Courses Include
- engineering graphics
- estimating and scheduling
- electrical systems
- building structural systems (design)
- building mechanical systems (design)
- business and law
The building design courses facilitate construction education by exposing systems and structures to provide a living lab environment. Both UNL engineering campuses have computer laboratories with state-of-the-art Internet and internal connections. Computers are frequently replaced to provide the most current technology available.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to University requirements students must meet the followingCollege requirements:
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4 years of high school math, including:
- 2 years of algebra
- 1 year of geometry
- 1 year of trigonometry, pre-calculus or calculus
- 3 years of natural science, including:
- 1 year of physics
ACT composite of 24 or higher or SAT total score (Critical Reading and Math only) of 1110 or higher. If the minimum admission has not been met, a student still may be admitted based on an individual review of his/her application.
Undergraduate program, Lincoln
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