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 Oakland Community College courses. Courses not taken or transferred from Oakland Community College can be completed at Wayne State University
Choose an area of study
Earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
| MTA Requirement/Specific Course | Credit Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *ENG 1510 Composition I (ENG1020) | 3 | ENG 1510E also acceptable |
| *ENG 1520 Composition II (ENG3010) | 3 | |
| *MATH 1630 Pre-Calculus (MAT1800) | 5 | |
| *CHM 1000 Intro to Chemistry (CHM1020) | 4 | |
| *PHY 1610 College Physics I (PHY2130) | 4 | Second science must be from different discipline with lab |
| *ECN 2610 Macroeconomics (ECO2020) | 3 | |
| Approved Social Science (see MTA) | 3 | Second Social Science must be from different discipline |
| *PHI 1610 Ethics (PHI2320) | 3 | |
| Approved Humanities/Fine Arts (see MTA) | 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 OCC counselor).
Complete pathway courses
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 2200 Professional Communication (ENG 3050) | 4 |
| Any Two (2) ACC/BUS courses | 6 |
| CMN 1100 Intro to Construction Mgt. (CMT 3010) | 3 |
| CMN 1200 Building Systems (CMT 2XXX) | 3 |
| CAD 1101 Intro to CAD (ET 2140) | 4 |
| *Lower Division Technical | 18 |
| Total | 38 credits |
*Any APM, APP, ATF, CAD, CIS, CMN, DDT, EEC, EGR, ETT, GRD, HER, HVA, IND, MCT, MSE, MTT, ROB, TED, or WEL 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ET 3430 Appl Diff & Intgr Calc. | 4 | |
| ET 3870 Engineering Economic Analysis | 3 | |
| CMT 2200 Soils & Foundation | 3 | |
| CMT 3000 Const. Estimating & Bidding | 3 | |
| CMT 3020 Res. & Comm. Land Development | 3 | |
| CMT 3030 Const. Safety Management | 3 | Satisfied with CMN1200 and OSHA 30 Hour Card |
| CMT 3040 Building Codes | 3 | |
| CMT 3050 Const. Bus. Acct. & Fin. Mgt. | 3 | |
| CMT 3070 Intro. to Green Construction | 3 | |
| CMT 3080 Advanced Computers in Const | 3 | |
| CMT 4050 Construction Methods | 3 | |
| CMT 5030 Facility Management Principles | 3 | |
| CMT 5060 Planning and Scheduling | 3 | |
| CMT 5070 Mech. & Elec. Sys. in Buildings | 3 | |
| CMT 4200 Senior Project | 3 | |
| CMT Elective | 3 | 3000 level or higher |
| Total | 46-49 credits |
Transfer credit summary
| Transfer credit summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Oakland Community College transferrable credits | 74 credits |
| Required Wayne State University credits | 46-49 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.
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.
- Career 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.
Primary contacts
Oakland Community College
Counseling Office
oaklandcc.edu/counseling
248-341-2000
Transfer Student Success Center
transfer@wayne.edu
313-577-2487
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.