The B.S. in Construction Engineering and Management (BSCEM) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become both construction engineers as well as construction managers.

Program Educational Objectives

A critical goal of the CEM faculty is to provide undergraduate students of varying backgrounds and abilities every opportunity for achieving success in the Construction profession. To address this goal, the Program Educational Objectives for the Bachelor of Science program have been established with input from alumni, students, and industry representatives. The mission of the BSCEM program is to produce students capable of functioning an entry level in construction management. The Construction Engineering and Management program accomplishes its mission by defining the following educational objectives for students who:

a. Will lead, represent, advance, and contribute to public safety and the profession in their communities and globally.
b. Will be well-rounded and ethical professionals displaying strong technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
c. Will be effective at communicating with diverse multi-disciplinary populations.
d. Will effectively reinforce their knowledge with real world experiences and apply their education to be lifelong learners and contribute to innovation in construction.
e. Will enrich the quality of life and sustainability of communities by providing ethical solutions to complex construction problems considering dynamic social, political, technological, and economic realities.
f. Will contribute to problem-solving, quality management and improvement of personal and organizational skills.

Program Student Outcomes

The program student's outcomes are in line with the learning outcomes described by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The graduates will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Marketable Skills

1. Communication: Reach mutual understanding through the effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings
2. Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions
3. Listening: Be able to accurately receive and interpret messages during a conversation 
4. Organization: Use resources effectively and efficiently in order to stay focused on different tasks
5. Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues
6. Teamwork: Participate as an effective, efficient member of a group in order to meet a common goal
7. Writing: Be able to write in a clear and comprehensible manner to the reader

Additionally, students will learn Claims Avoidance and Schedule Management.  

Fast Track

The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs.  Not all undergraduate programs have elected to participate in the Fast Track option, so students should see their departmental graduate advisor for information about requirements and guidelines. A list of courses that have been approved for possible use at the graduate level is found here. 

Degree Plan

Required Credits: 120

C

Courses require a grade of C or better.

4-Year Sample Degree Plan 

BS Construction Engineering & Management (Starting with Pre-Calculus)

BS Construction Engineering & Management (Starting with Calculus)