Construction Management Technology

The associate degree in applied science in Construction Management Technology program is the only one of its kind in the CUNY system. It prepares students for careers as managers and technicians in the field of construction. All facets of the construction process are studied including construction materials, methods, management and mechanical systems, as well as all elements of structural design. Both the public and private sectors are studied from the time the project is conceptualized until it is turned over to an owner. The program combines an emphasis on construction management with components of engineering technology.

This degree includes within its core of construction management courses important components of both mathematics and physics to give the entry-level construction manager a variety of technical skills including an understanding of basic structural analysis and design. Additional technical skills are developed as they relate to building layout (surveying) and materials testing including training for The American Concrete Institute certification as Field Inspector (Level 1) of Fresh Concrete. Students learn to interpret and read construction drawings through a hands-on approach. All technical courses incorporate computers. Computer-aided drawing and building information modeling (BIM) are integrated into the curriculum.

Graduates are prepared for immediate employment in every phase of building technology. Occupational titles include assistant construction superintendent, assistant estimator, assistant project manager, surveying technician, construction inspector, and CAD technician.

Learning Outcomes

The CMCE department has been able to instill the skills, knowledge, and professionalism that our students need for successful entry into the workplace. Upon graduation, our students will be able to demonstrate following.

1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;

2. an ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline;

3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature

4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results; and

5. an ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.

Articulation Agreements

The program has several articulation agreements in place. Please refer to the college website to see the full text of the agreements.

Approximate Additional Costs other than Tuition and College-Wide Fees

Textbooks           $1200
Supplies               $250
ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification  $140
Survey Technician Certificate      $120

Advisement Information

Students are encouraged to see an advisor each semester.  The advisement process and schedule is posted on the department webpage regularly.