Offered at: San Luis Obispo Campus
The Construction Management Minor provides students with an introduction to the body of knowledge expected of persons pursuing careers in the construction industry. This minor focuses on the materials, means and methods which encompass the construction process. The Construction Management Minor will give students a competitive edge when applying for certain jobs in the built environment and is recommended for majors in architecture, architectural engineering, city and regional planning, business, civil engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, and mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. Contact the department for more information.
Minor Requirements and Curriculum
The minor must be completed prior to, or at the same time as, the requirements for the bachelor's degree. A major and a minor may not be taken in the same degree program, and a minor is not required for a degree. Requirements for the minor include:
- At least half of the units must be from upper-division courses (3000-4000 level).
- At least half of the units must be taken at Cal Poly (in residence).
- No more than one-third of the units will be taken with credit-no credit grading (CR/NC), not counting courses with mandatory CR/NC. Departments may further limit CR/NC grading if desired.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in all units counted for completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CM 1113 | Construction Materials and Assemblies | 2 |
| CM 1114 | Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Construction Materials and Assemblies | 2 |
| CM 3310 | Construction Means and Methods | 3 |
| Approved Electives | ||
| Select from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Fundamentals of Construction Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Virtual Design and Construction Management | ||
| Jobsite Construction Management | ||
| Select from the following: | 5-6 | |
| Sustainability and the Built Environment | ||
| Housing and Communities | ||
| Construction Law | ||
| Construction Economics, Finance, and Accounting | ||
| Professional Preparation | ||
| Interdisciplinary Practices | ||
| Total Units | 15 | |