Construction Management - Northampton County Area Community College

Construction Management from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Associate Construction Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. Program Narrative Large-scale construction requires well-trained managers whose role it is to stay on top of every detail of the job. Construction managers must to be familiar with all aspects of the building process, but they also need to be strong leaders. Because of this, our program not only covers essentials such as codes and blue print reading, but also includes business law, ethics, planning and scheduling and other important management tools. This comprehensive approach results in graduates who are ready to be effective managers and administrators within the construction industry. Program Features Through our balanced mix of liberal arts, specialized courses and hands-on training, Northampton offers you tremendous opportunity for success and professional growth. Our required practicum provides essential real world experience. During the practicum you will have the opportunity to perform various construction management functions, gain insight into the challenges of managing a site, and enhance your critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. Program Outcomes Graduates of Northampton Community College\\\'s A.A.S. degree in Construction Management will be able to: Understand the importance of management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Describe construction operations as they relate to production processes, logistics, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Integrate health and safety issues within the confines of regulatory compliance and current industry standards to the construction industry. Interpret building and zoning codes and other regulatory requirements. Interpret technical information in the form of architectural drawings, schematics, specifications, graphs and procedures. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Apply legal and ethical principles related to the construction industry. Demonstrate a basic understanding of accounting/finance functions as it relates to the construction industry. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Construction Management courses.