International Open University Students who graduate from Bachelor of Science in Construction Management are hereby approved to apply for immediate eligibility for PME certification registration.
Bachelor Of Science in Construction Management (BSCM)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Construction is a basic industry that builds factories, airports, roads, hospitals, offices, schools, and homes. However, there is no focus for the construction industry. Rather construction is highly fragmented according to type of construction (bridges, industrial, commercial) or by specialty trades (mechanical, electrical, plumbing). The program is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental concerns and the requirements of managing a construction project, to provide students with tools, which can assist in managing projects, and to expose students to some of the current trends and problems in construction. The Construction Management program is designed to prepare professionals for positions in the construction industry. Emphasis is placed on methods of construction, construction procedures, law, estimating, scheduling, and management procedures. IOU requirement for the award of BSCM is 144 credit hours. Student entering into the program with an associate degree/diploma or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline would receive an advanced standing of 30 credit hours.
PROGRAM DELIVERY, DURATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Program Duration: 2 - 3 years Bachelor Programs are offered through Distance Learning and seminar support basis. Students can enroll for these programs from anywhere.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Associate degree or equivalent or completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours at undergraduate level. A minimum of two years of occupational experience in a field related to the degree or area of specialization. For residents of countries other than the US, the applicant should in general have educational qualification comparable to those stated for US residents. Applicants with no qualification but having life time experience will be accepts
PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR BSCM:
BSCM010 Information Systems Management
10
BSCM020 Introduction to Business 10
BSCM030 Property Evaluation and Investment Management 10
BSCM040 People & Organization 10
BSCM050 Economics 10
BSCM060 Principles of Management 10
BSCM070 Business Law 10
BSCM080 Human Resource Management 10
BSCM090 Corporate Finance 10
BSCM100 Management Accounting 10
BSCM110 Operation and project Management 10
BSCM120 Construction Management 10
BSCM130 Thesis 24
Total degree requirements 144
International Open University Students who graduate
from Bachelor of Science in Construction Management are hereby
approved to apply for immediate eligibility for PME certification registration.
International Project Management Commission Website: http://www.certifiedprojectmanager.org