Construction management (CM) represents an industry that coordinates multiple independent businesses, contractors and building trades to erect structures in the built environment. The construction manager works closely with owners, engineers, architects, suppliers, municipalities, and sub-contractors throughout the construction process to assure all of the project goals have been met. This certificate program will provide a sound basis of knowledge to allow students with undergraduate degrees from a wide range of disciplines to work in the construction industry. It also will provide education in both the technical aspects of CM and fundamentals of business management techniques. Students who complete this program will seek employment in many parts of the construction industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, as well as in infrastructure and heavy construction. Typical careers include supervising construction projects, estimating and cost control, scheduling, and project management.
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