Student Learning Outcomes

 

Students completing a degree in Construction Management with the Land Development/Residential Building concentration will be proficient in the following learning outcomes:

 

1. Evaluate and apply knowledge gained in basic construction methods, materials, codes, specifications and plan reading as they apply to residential construction projects.

 

2. Evaluate, analyze and synthesize a design and business plan for a master plan for a subdivision development using knowledge gained from the areas of land development, surveying, construction law, and construction administration.

 

3. Be able to use, identify and solve problems, with the use of Sage/Timberline Estimating, AutoDesk AutoCAD and Revit drawing applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project software.

 

4. Develop and Plot a working set of residential architectural drawings, and estimate and schedule a project applying information from those drawings.

 

5. Develop and produce a project proposal for a subdivision from concept to completion, and present that proposal to a board of industry professionals as an independent Capstone Project.

 

6. Be aware of and understand the ethical, professional and social responsibilities of a professional.

 

7. Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and precisely while conducting construction business as an individual or as part of a team.

 

8. Use teamwork and leadership skills to seek, share knowledge, and perform tasks creatively and effectively.

 

9. Be able to visualize the final product before the conceptual plan is developed.

 

10. Be able to gather, analyze, synthesize and apply research to effectively become a productive member of the Construction Industry.