Construction Management, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• CON 333 - Materials/Construction Theory Credits: 5
• CON 334 - Construction Techniques Credits: 7
• CON 336 - Care/Use of Hand/Power Tools Credits: 1
• CON 337 - Construction Blueprint Reading Credits: 1
• CON 338 - Materials Takeoff Credits: 1
• HSC 101 - Emergency Care Credits: 1
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Any 3 credits AAS degree core Math    Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CON 341 - Construction Drafting & Desig Credits: 2
• CON 342 - Interior Trim Practices Credits: 3
• CON 347 - Concrete Systems and Forming Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications    Credits: 3
• Select 5 credits from Option 1 Credits: 5

Semester 3

• Select 3 credits from AAS Degree Core Distributed   Credits: 3
• Select 5 Credits from Option 2 Credits: 5
• Select 5 Credits from Option 3 Credits: 5

Semester 4

• BUS 185 - Business Law I Credits: 3
• MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• MGT 130 - Principles of Supervision Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core in Social Behavioral Sciences/Humanities   Credits: 3
• Select 3-4 Credits from Option 4 Credits: 3-4

Semester 5

• MGT 128 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
• MGT 147 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
• MGT 170 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
• Any 3 credits AAS Degree Core Social & Behavioral Sciences/Humanities   Credits: 3
• Select 3 Credits of any MGT, BUS, or ACC course not already required.  Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 79*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits needed to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program:$17,802 **

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Accomplish organizational objectives by directing the efforts of employees.
• Use technology for communication, business applications, web applications, and persentationto individuals and groups.  
• Keep records of people contacted, points discussed, and follow-up promised.
• Listen carefully for what is needed by others.
• Prioritize and delegate work tasks on a daily basis.
• Evaluate the work performance of others.
• Use leadership skills to motivate the efforts of employees and work teams.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements. 

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Communicate effectively with clients and company personnel.
• Ability to use technology for communicaion, business applications, web applications.
• Apply knowledge of contract and agency law
• Read and understand financial statements.
• Plan and organize work tasks.
• Accurately calculate business and financial math problems.
• Plan and organize work tasks.
• Accurately calculate business and financial math problems
• Apply knowledge of methods and importance of delegation.
• Apply knowledge of managerial functions (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling)
• Speak effectively before groups.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Classes for students who state Fall term have a Spring term that is divided into 10 weeks and 5 weeks.  During the 10 weeks, the students complete studies in forming, trim, frafting, and CAD.  The 5 week session of the Spring term is when construction of our house project begins and will end at the completion of the Summer session.  
• There may be much satisfaction from producing a finished project.
• You should be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather.
• Your work is often seasonal.
• Construction work is sometimes dangerous and often noisy and dirty.
• Opportunities for self-employment are very good.
• Students must provide their own transportation to the construction site.
• There is a DMACC Carpenter’s Union Labor agreement that will allow a graduate of the program to drop one year from the apprenticeship program.
• Average hourly wage: $43.00 (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Program Competencies

1. Demonstrate the ability to measure accurately
2. Demonstrate knowledge needed to safely operate stationary machines and hand and/or power tools
3. Estimate the amount of materials needed to construct a building by reading the working drawings
4. Describe the application of various building materials
5. Practice job site safety procedures
6. Demonstrate the construction process, including the selection of material and layout, for floor systems, wall systems, and ceiling systems   
7. Demonstrate the following skills: job seeking, problem solving, listening, writing, positive interpersonal relationships, effective conflict resolution, and leadership skills
8. Adopt motivational strategies to optimize the performance of employees for the benefit of the organization
9. Interpret financial and statistical data to support decisions
10. Interpret the legal aspects of various industries as it relates to a manager’s role in an organization

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Natural and Environmental Science
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Arts, Design, and Visual Communication
Business, Management, and Marketing
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health Science
Hospitality and Culinary
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Transportation & Logistics

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