Accreditation

Program mission, objectives, and learning outcomes

Mission

The mission of the CSM program parallels the mission of the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering (FABE) and is dedicated to:

• Creating and discovering knowledge to improve the well-being of our local, state, regional, national, and global communities; 
• Educating students through distinguished academic programs; 
• Preparing a student body to be leaders and engaged citizens; 
• Fostering a culture of outreach engagement and service. 

Program Educational Objectives

The program leading to a B.S. degree in Construction Systems Management guides, nurtures, and informs students to become alumni who are able to:  

1.  Plan and manage the construction of buildings and other infrastructure, and associated systems that meet all functional, safety, environmental, legal and economic requirements.
2.  Follow the business principles and ethical practices necessary to build and maintain a viable company serving the construction industry.
3.  Function effectively both as a team member and leader interacting successfully with clients, owners, government officials, the general public, and construction industry professionals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
4.  Become an accomplished professional in the construction industry who continuously updates his or her technical and management skills and serves relevant industry associations and organizations.
5.  Contribute technical and management expertise to the improvement of local communities through active participation in community activities, organizations and charities.

Program Learning Goals and Outcomes

GOAL 1.0 Apply the professional, interpersonal and communication expertise and professional ethics essential for employment and advancement in the construction industry
Outcome 1.1 Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline {ACCE SLO #1}
Outcome 1.2 Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline {ACCE SLO #2}
Outcome 1.3 Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles {ACCE SLO #6}

GOAL 2.0 Apply and integrate the appropriate construction methods, skills, and techniques for planning and managing construction projects
Outcome 2.1 Create a construction project safety plan {ACCE SLO #3}
Outcome 2.2 Create construction project cost estimates {ACCE SLO #4}
Outcome 2.3 Create construction project schedules {ACCE SLO #5}
Outcome 2.4 Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects {ACCE SLO #7}
Outcome 2.5 Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process {ACCE SLO #8}
Outcome 2.6 Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control {ACCE SLO #9}

Goal 3.0 Understand the concepts, knowledge, and principles of building subsystems, construction disciplines, and business management
Outcome 3.1 Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process {ACCE SLO #10}
Outcome 3.2 Understand construction accounting and cost control {ACCE SLO #11}
Outcome 3.3 Understand construction quality assurance and control {ACCE SLO #12}
Outcome 3.4 Understand construction project control processes {ACCE SLO #13}
Outcome 3.5 Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project {ACCE SLO #14}
Outcome 3.6 Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction {ACCE SLO #15}
Outcome 3.7 Understand the basic principles of structural behavior {ACCE SLO #16}
Outcome 3.8 Understand the basic principles of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems {ACCE SLO #17}

Program Objectives:

To ensure the success of CSM graduates while meeting the needs of the construction industry, we define the following specific program objectives to measure success, analyze gap and implement changes:

• Recruit, admit and retain a sufficient number of well-qualified students to maintain an optimal program size;
• Monitor and sustain diversity within the CSM program student body through equitable recruitment, outreach and retention intiatives;
• Provide extra-curricular opportunities for students;
• Provide students with experiential learning/internship experience;
• Achieve a high employment rate for CSM graduates;
• Maintain proper accreditation for the program.