Construction Administration (BA)

Foundation Courses

LA-120 Accounting for Managers: Accounting and financial theory: complete accounting cycle; emphasis on financial statement interpretation and preparation; in-depth examination of balance sheet accounts.

LF-200 Finance for Managers: Practical and conceptual problems associated with financial management in business: planning, obtaining, and utilization of funds. Prerequisites: LA-120 and LG-230.

LB- 250 Business Law I: An introduction to the law affecting business and individuals with a focus on contracts (legality, formality and interpretation, nature and transfer, discharge, breach and remedies) and negotiable instruments (their use and significance).

L6-365 Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Students study the application of psychological principles in governmental, non-profit and private sectors. Emphasis is on the understanding of human resource management processes, motivation, communication, leadership, group dynamics, organizational structure and organizational change. Prerequisites: L6-100; L6-360 or LB-200 recommended.

LB-200 Principles of Management and Leadership: Historical development of management; universal functions of management; strategic management; organizational theory; managerial communication; and control of operations.

LW-310 Principles of Project Management: In this course we will define the attributes of a project, the steps involved in the project management process, the benefits of project management, the project life cycle, and what makes projects successful. The key roles of the Project Manager will be presented. The student will obtain knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to satisfy the expectations of the project stakeholders. Knowledge areas presented will include project planning, definition of scope, estimating and controlling of time and costs, quality assurance, human resource management, the creation, collection, and distribution of information, risk management, and procurement. Prerequisite: LG-200.

LB-300 Business Communication in the Digital Age: Extensive practical application of diverse forms of written and oral business communication with the aid of technology. Topics include writing memos, reports, e-mail messages; using multimedia PowerPoint slides in presentations; facilitating business meetings; creating electronic resumes; using online discussion groups; and handling the challenges of international and cross-cultural communications. Prerequisites: LN-112 and 90+ Earned Credit Hours.

LM-200 Principles of Marketing: Marketing is the engine that drives all successful organizations. This course provides a strong foundation of all the principles which make up the art and science of marketing. Students are introduced to the theory and application of advertising, promotion, sales, public relations, marketing research and consumer behavior. Subsequent marketing courses build on this important foundation of marketing knowledge. This is an essential course for anyone interested in business.

LG-349 Statistics for the Decision Maker: Presentation and use of data in decision making, with emphasis on practical business applications; graphic and tabular summarization; measures of central tendency and dispersion; sampling distributions and estimation of important statistical parameters; hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; non-parametric methods; and single and multiple regression analysis. Excel is used to solve large scale case problems. Prerequisites: LG-230 or equivalent and LG-200.

Major courses

L6-368 Organizational Staffing: Students examine the systems, strategies and practices of effective provision of the staff of organizations. Emphasis is on the psychological principles that shape the design of successful recruitment and selection of members of organizations. This includes external searches, as well as internal transfer or promotion. A case-oriented, practical approach is used to aid in skill development. Prerequisite: L6-100; L6-365 or LB-200 recommended.

LB-450 Current Issues in Management and Business Ethics: Students study current management and ethical issues using various techniques in a seminar setting. Emphasis is on student participation and integrating knowledge gained from previous management courses. This course should be completed as one of the student’s final business courses. Prerequisite: LB-200, LB-360 or LB-375, and 90+ Earned Credit Hours.

L6-371 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: This course will examine how small groups and organizations deal with interpersonal and intergroup conflicts. It identifies forces for conflict and methods by which the conflicts can be minimized or controlled. Small group exercises will augment theoretical discussion.

LI-415 Cost Analysis and Value Engineering: This course includes instruction and practice in estimating construction project costs: direct and indirect costs, labor, materials, and equipment along with accounting for overhead and profit. Conceptual estimating methods, cost variance analysis, depreciation, variable costs, and funding sources and arrangements are also addressed. Students will analyze a contractor’s ability to bid, bond, and perform a construction project and how to effectively identify and deal with cost overruns. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; LA-120; LF-200.

L6-372 Labor Relations: This survey course will provide the theoretical, historical, and legal framework for labor-management relations in the U.S. Students will be introduced to union structures, political considerations; and strategies for management to use in collective bargaining. Variations in labor relations for government employment and project contracts are included. Management planning for labor agreements, forms of grievance administration, and alternative forms of contracts and mediation are presented. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; L6-365; L6-368.

LI-320 Construction Safety, Program Planning and Development: Introduces students to occupational safety hazards associated with the construction industry; emphasis is placed upon recognition, evaluation, and control of safety hazards particularly related to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Students will learn how to plan, implement, and manage safety management programs. Safety training and its economic impact will be included in the course. Students completing this course will be eligible for OSHA safety certification. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; L2-106.

LI-315 Construction Management Document Software: An introduction to a variety of computer software and decision-making tools used in the construction industry is the focus of this course. Spreadsheets, sketching and drawing techniques, construction graphics, scheduling software, modeling, and web-based construction management techniques are presented. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; Computer Systems course.

LI-310 Construction Contracts: Students will learn about the legal aspects of contracts, bidding techniques, and the types of construction contracts and documents related to OSHA, local, state and federal regulations. Bonding, insurance, and indemnification are studied; ethical practices related to contracts are common throughout the course. Contract principles involved in private and public construction and the effective writing of such documents are presented in this course. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; LB-250.

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02-260 Intro to Geographic Information Systems: This course is designed for students wanting some exposure to an emerging technology. Topics include: an introduction to the ArcView9.0 interface, criteria selection, map development, data representation, joining tabular and graphical data, and decision support. Prerequisite: 02-222.

LB-331 Principles of Commercial Real Estate: This survey course provides an overview of land acquisition/site analysis, building design and public approvals, legal, market analysis, project management, leasing and financing for a commercial real estate project. Industrial real estate brokerage, land development and the effects of local and regional labor markets on commercial real estate are also included in the course. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; LB-250.

LB-368 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship: The fundamentals of starting and operating a successful small business are studied; students learn how to develop a business plan incorporating principles of accounting, finance, marketing, management, promotion, location analysis, and other related factors. The formation of new enterprises as well as operational and organizational aspects of managing a small business will be included in the course. Prerequisite Courses: All construction elective courses; LB-200.

Capstone

LI-410 Advanced Project Management in Construction: This course serves as the capstone learning experience for the degree program. Students explore the roles and tasks of the construction manager through case studies and small group work. The culminating project for the course will involve methods to coordinate people, equipment, materials, money, and schedule to complete a construction project on time and within the approved budget. Prerequisite Courses: All Foundation and Elective courses; all other Major courses.

 

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