This program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
The full policy can be viewed here.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 120 |
| Major GPA | 2.0 |
| Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 125 |
| Emphasis, Minor, or Certificate Required | Required |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Recommended |
| Additional Fees/Program Fees | Required |
| University Honors Program | Optional |
| AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A | Recommended |
| Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Purpose Statement
Population and business growth in the U.S. and abroad result in the need to construct new residential units, office buildings, hospitals, schools and supporting infrastructure. Existing infrastructure is continually in need of repair and replacement, while trends in increasing energy efficiency leads to the need to retrofit and upgrade existing buildings. Construction managers coordinate and supervise the construction of such projects and are increasingly being called upon to assist in design and operation phases of these projects as well. These professionals work closely with owners, architects, engineers, building officials and trade workers and thus must have strong communication skills and a broad understanding of many disciplines.
Our construction management curriculum is founded on a general education in liberal studies, communications, mathematics and the physical sciences. Graduates will have applied basic principles in construction science topics including materials and methods, analysis and design of systems, design theory, graphics and geomatics. They will have also gained an understanding of fundamental business topics including accounting, economics, business law and principles of management.
These foundations lead to higher-level courses in which such knowledge is applied to construction topics in the areas of estimating, scheduling, accounting, finance, law, safety, ethics, and project management. Throughout their academic career, students will apply the knowledge and skills that they learn in the classroom to an integrated construction project in a laboratory environment.
It is the goal of the Construction Management Department to prepare graduates to enter and succeed as professionals in the construction industry.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation from an accredited ACCE Bachelor Degree program, a graduate shall be able to:
Take the following 88 - 89 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:
Preprofessional Requirements (20-21 units)
Complete the requirements for the Business Minor from the W. A. Franke College of Business. CM 130 will satisfy the requirements for ISM 120.
You must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English that is equivalent to two terms of university coursework in the same language. You may satisfy this requirement by taking language courses or through credit by exam. (8 units)
Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.
We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.
Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.
Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $500 per year in students' Junior and Senior years has been approved for this program.