Construction Management
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Major: | Construction Management |
| Minor: | Construction Management |
| Department: | Civil Engineering and Construction Management Building 70, Room 105 Coming soon! http://Coming soon! |
| College: | Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering |
| CIP Code: | 15.1001 |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The Construction Management program provides students with foundational experiences and knowledge in both the commercial and residential construction sectors. The program’s focus on teaching ensures that students become proficient in the skills they will need to compete in a competitive job market. Students will study a variety of construction methods and techniques, planning and layout, site preparation, building materials, building codes, and construction safety. Students will also learn about contracting, scheduling, and business management. Coursework provides students with applied learning and field experiences in face-to-face and online learning environments.
General Education
ADDENDUM - 06/12/2025
In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.
General Education Curriculum:
Civic Literacy Requirement
The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, Florida Statutes, to require students initially entering a State University System (SUS) and/or Florida College System (FCS) institution in 2018-2019 and thereafter to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by passing an assessment or taking AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 or POS 2041 American Politics.
The 2021 Legislature further amended Florida Statutes, requiring students to complete both a civic literacy course and an exam. In 2024, the Board of Governors made an additional revision, recognizing two new courses meeting the Civic Literacy requirement, AMH 2010 United States to 1877 and AMS 2010 Civil Discourse and the American Political Order. As a result, there are four cohorts of students currently matriculating at Florida public institutions that are subject to varying requirements.
As demonstrated in the table below, the exact civic literacy requirements are based on the academic term in which a student first enrolled in a Florida public institution.
| Students Included in Cohort | Civic Literacy Competency Requirement |
| Cohort 1: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS before fall 2018 | None |
| Cohort 2: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2018 through Academic Year 2020 | Complete a course or Assessment. |
| Cohort 3: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in Academic Year 2021 through Academic Year 2023 | Course and Assessment. |
| Cohort 4: Students initially entering the SUS or FCS in fall 2024 and thereafter | Course and Assessment. |
Additionally, for Cohorts 3 and 4, approved accelerated mechanisms may meet the course and/or assessment requirement, and students who pass the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) in high school are exempt from the postsecondary exam requirement.
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Students should work with their academic advisor to determine which option is best for their degree requirements/degree plan.
Additional information can be found on our Civic Literacy website, SUS regulation BOG 8.006, and Florida Statute s.1007.25(4,a-b).
Mathematics Pathway
Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the catalog page for Mathematics Pathways. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.
| Algebra through Calculus | ||
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1105C | College Algebra with Lab | |
| or MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| MAC 1140 | Precalculus Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MAC 1114 | Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 1147 | Precalculus with Trigonometry | |
| or MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | |
| or MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| Students will be placed on a starting point based on their mathematics placement. | ||
Common Prerequisites
State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| ACG 2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BCN 2251C | Construction Drawings | 3 |
| BCN 2210 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| BCN 2405 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3 |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro | 3 |
| PHY 2053 | Algebra-Based Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 2053L | Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 1 |
| STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Take ONE of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Business Applications | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 25-26 | |
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 semester hours (sh) in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
Major
| BCN 3281C | Construction Survey and Building Layout + | 3 |
| BCN 3561 | Construction Mechanics + | 3 |
| BCN 3731 | Construction Safety + | 3 |
| BCN 3762 | Building Codes + | 3 |
| BCN 4258C | Building Information Modeling + | 3 |
| BCN 4431 | Structures I + | 3 |
| BCN 4461 | Structures II + | 3 |
| BCN 4701 | Construction Administration + | 3 |
| BCN 4720C | Scheduling + | 3 |
| BCN 4773 | Construction Finance and Controls + | 3 |
| BCN 4940 | Construction Internship/Senior Project + | 3 |
| ETD 2320 | Computer Aided Design + | 3 |
| ETI 3445 | Construction Estimating + | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
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Course included in the Major GPA.
Major Related
Students must complete a minimum of 21 semester hours of Major Related coursework chosen from the following. Students should work with their advisor to select courses that align with their degree goals.
| BCN 3590 | Sustainable Construction | 3 |
| COM 4110 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| FIN 3144 | Personal Finance with Business Applications | 3 |
| MAN 3504 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MAN 3583 | Project Management | 3 |
| PLA 3429 | Contract Law | 3 |
| PLA 3471 | Employment Law | 3 |
| Or other advisor approved electives | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Upper Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 3000/4000 level electives chosen from the following list to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or complete all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
Note: No more than 24 percent of the program requirements may be in traditional business subjects.