Program Overview

  • Duration

    6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

  • Total Courses

    06

  • Total Credit Hours

    36

University of North Carolina's Construction Management program offers a comprehensive education that combines academic depth with practical experience. Our expert faculty members create a supportive learning environment, guiding students to develop the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to excel in the field of construction management.

Introduction To Construction Management provides an overview of construction project management. Students learn about project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and construction processes.


Surveying provides an introduction to surveying techniques and principles. Students study land surveying, mapping, and surveying instruments.


Construction Estimation delves into cost estimation for construction projects. Students learn about quantity takeoff, cost analysis, and the preparation of accurate construction estimates.


Construction Materials explores the properties and uses of materials in construction. Students study building materials, their selection, and their impact on construction projects.


Construction Accounting focuses on financial management and accounting in the construction industry. Students learn about budgeting, financial analysis, and accounting practices specific to construction.


Computer-Aided Drawing introduces students to computer-aided design (CAD) for the construction industry. Students learn to create digital drawings and plans for construction projects.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT $3,240
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $3,240
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

Our Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

High school diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

36

Course Duration

6 Months (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

06

Core Business Foundation:

The program traditionally commences by imparting students with a strong grounding in fundamental business disciplines, including but not limited to accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This comprehensive foundation ensures that students gain a holistic grasp of the inner workings of businesses.

Advancing Professional Growth and Building Valuable Networks

Outside the confines of the lecture hall, the College of Business underscores the paramount importance of fostering professional growth and cultivating influential networks. Our students are provided with a diverse array of avenues, including career fairs, industry conferences, and engaging guest speaker events.

Engaging in International Business Endeavors

the College of Business, our dedication lies in equipping students for triumph in a world marked by globalized business dynamics. Our programs furnish distinctive avenues for international involvement, encompassing study abroad initiatives, global business competitions, and partnerships with multinational corporations

Introduction To Construction Management (COM-095)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Overview Of Architechture
     Statics
     Structural Properties Of Areas
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Stress And Strain
     Properties Of Structural Materials
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Shear And Moment
     Flexural Stresses
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Shearing Stresses
     Deflection And Indeterminate Beams
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Beam Design And Framing
     Elastic Buckling Of Columns
     Trusses

Surveying (COM-261)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Scope And Responsibilities
     Communications And Field Engineering
     Getting Started And Organized
     Fieldwork Basics
     Officework Basics
     Distance Measurement Chaining
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Distance Measurement - Edm
     Angle Measurement
     Leveling
     Total Station
     Construction Lasers For Line And Grade
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equipment Calibration
     Math Review And Conversions
     Distance Corrections
     Traverse Computations
     Coordinates In Construction
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Horizontal Curves
     Vertical Curves
     Excavations
     Distance Applications
     Angles Direction
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Leveling Applications
     Construction Layout Techniques
     Building Control Layout
     One-Person Surveying Techniques
     The Punch List

Construction Estimation (COM-320)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art Of Estimating
     Overview Of The Estimating And Bidding Process
     Introduction To Excel
     Fundamentals Of The Quantity Takeoff
     Concrete
     Masonry
     Metals
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Woods, Plastics, And Composites
     Thermal And Moisture Protection
     Openings
     Finishes
     Fire Suppression
     Plumbing
     Hvac
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electrical
     Earthwork
     Exterior Improvements
     Utilities
     Material Pricing
     Labor Productivity And Hours
     Labor Rates
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equipment Costs
     Crew Rates
     Subcontract Pricing
     Markups
     Pricing Extensions
     Avoiding Errors In Estimates
     Submitting The Bid
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Project Buyout
     The Estimate As The Basis Of The Schedule
     Ethics
     Converting Existing Forms
     Creating New Forms
     Proposals And Beyond

Construction Materials (COM-435)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Concepts
     Resultant Of Concurrent Forces In A Plane
     Equilibrium Of Concurrent Forces In A Plane
     Resultant Of Nonconcurrent Forces In A Plane
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equilibrium Of A Rigid Body
     Force Analysis Of Structures And Machines
     Forces In Space
     Friction
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Center Of Gravity, Centroids, And Moments Of Inertia Of Areas
     Internal Reactions; Stress For Axial Loads
     Strain For Axial Loads: Hookes Law
     Shear Stresses And Strains; Torsion
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Shear Forces And Bending Moments In Beams
     Bending And Shearing Stresses In Beams
     Deflection Of Beams Due To Bending
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Combined Stresses And Mohrs Circle
     Columns
     Bolted, Riveted, And Welded Structural Connections

Construction Accounting (COM-805)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Construction Financial Management
     Construction Accounting Systems
     Accounting Transactions
     More Construction Accounting
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Depreciation
     Analysis Of Financial Statements
     Managing Costs
     Determining Labor Burden
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing General Overhead Costs
     Setting Profit Margins For Bidding
     Profit Center Analysis
     Cash Flows For Construction Projects
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Projecting Income Taxes
     Cash Flows For Construction Companies
     Time Value Of Money
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Financing A Company'S Financial Needs
     Tools For Making Financial Decisions
     Income Taxes And Financial Decisions

Computer-Aided Drawing (COM-879)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Components And Interface Of Civil 3d
     A Civil 3d Jumpstart Project
     The Simple, But Time Honored Point
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Civil 3d, The Modern Curvilinead
     Advanced Digital Terrain Models
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advanced Profiles And Sections
     Advanced Corridor Development
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Advanced Site Grading And Virtual Site Design
     Piping For Storm Sewers And Drainage
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Civil 3ds Visualization Capabilities
     Surveying