Construction Management (BS)
What is Construction Management?
A professional construction manager is someone who coordinates all that goes into a construction project. The overall goal of a construction manager is to meet the needs of their clients, by producing a financially sound project that is completed on time. This product must meet the specific needs of the client as well as the codes put forth by government.
What can I do with a Construction Management Degree?
Working professionals with construction management degrees often work as project managers, superintendents, estimators, schedulers, or green construction/LEED specialists. Many people in the construction industry own and operate their own businesses.
Course planning
Choose an area of study (associate degree), earn Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and complete pathway courses. The below pathway outlines the required Schoolcraft College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Schoolcraft College can be completed at Wayne State University.
Choose an area of study
| Associate Degree | |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology (AAS) | Engineering -Associate in Engineering (AE) |
| Associate in Science (AS) | Business Information Technology (AAS) |
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *ENG 101 English Composition I (ENG 1020) | 3 | |
| *ENG 102 English Composition II (ENG 3010) | 3 | |
| *MATH 129 Precalculus (MAT 1800) | 5 | |
| *PHYS 181 General Physics 1 (PHY 2130/01) | 4 | |
| *CHEM 104 Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHM 1020) | 4 | Optional: CHEM 111 General Chemistry |
| *ECON 201 Principles of Economics (ECN 2020) | 3 | |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Second Social Science must be from different discipline |
| *PHIL 277 Ethical Problems (PHI 1120) | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 2-3 | Second Humanities/Art must be from different discipline |
| Total | 30 credits min. |
*Meets MTA requirements and/or satisfies Wayne State degree requirement (prerequisites may be required, see Schoolcraft advisor).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 116 Technical Writing (ENG 3050) | 3 |
| CAD 120 Mechanical Blueprint Reading with Sketching (CMT 1XXX) | 3 |
| Any Two ACCT/BUS courses (Business Electives) | 6 |
| **Lower Division Technical | 18 |
| Total | 30 credits |
**Any BMET, CAD, CGT, CIS, DRFG, ELECT, EMT, ENGR, MFG, MET, ROBAT, QM, or WELD course.
Course planning
The following courses are required to finish the degree requirements. Any pathway course(s) not completed at the community college can be completed at Wayne State University.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ET 3430 Appl Diff & Intgr Calc | 4 |
| ET 3870 Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 |
| CMT 2200 Soils & Foundation | 3 |
| CMT 3000 Construction Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| CMT 3010 Introduction to Construction Management | 3 |
| CMT 3020 Residential/Commercial Land Development/Design | 3 |
| CMT 3030 Construction Safety Management | 3 |
| CMT 3040 Building Codes | 3 |
| CMT 3050 Const. Accounting & Financial Mgt. | 3 |
| CMT 3070 Introduction to Green Construction | 3 |
| CMT 3080 Advanced Computers in Construction | 3 |
| CMT 4050 Construction Methods | 3 |
| CMT 5030 Facility Management Principles | 3 |
| CMT 5060 Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CMT 5070 Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings | 3 |
| CMT 4200 Senior Project | 3 |
| CMT Elective (3000 or higher course work) - See WSU Advisor | 3 |
| CMT Applied Building Construction | 3 |
| Total | 55 credits |
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Schoolcraft College transferable credits | 65 credits |
| Required Wayne State University credits | 55 credits (minimum) |
| Total credits required to complete bachelor's degree | 120 credits (transferred or WSU) |
- WSU requires a minimum of 30 hours in residency.
- You can review how courses transfer using the course equivalency tool for other acceptable equivalences.
Engineering Technology Scholarships
- WSU ASSET scholarship ($10,000 per year)
How do I get started?
- Join Wayne State Transfer Pathways
- Schedule a WSU Transfer Success Appointment
- Meet with your academic advisors and track your academic progress
Notes
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer).
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at the community college will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of community college and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.
Primary contacts
Schoolcraft College
Academic Advising
734-462-4429 | eadvise@schoolcraft.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
College of Engineering
313-577-3780 | Academic Advising
Career insights
This tool provides a broad overview of how major selection can lead to careers and is provided without any implied promise of employment. Some careers will require further education, skills, or competencies. Actual salaries may vary significantly between similar employers and could change by graduation, as could employment opportunities and job titles.