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2022-2023 College Catalog

Construction Management Diploma

Construction Management Diploma (Major Code: CM12)

Program Description

The Construction Management diploma program is designed for the student who wishes to prepare for a career in some aspect of construction supervision. The diploma program in carpentry provides background skills in several areas of construction. Supervision courses, computer aided drafting, project management, and accounting for construction businesses provide a core of management and supervisory courses leading to a Construction Management Diploma.

Career Information

Occupation

Construction Manager

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 13.3% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 16.7% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $85,554 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Hector Celis
Chair, Carpentry and Plumbing
Academic Building C2239
404-225-4621
hcelis@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 Terms

Credit Hours: 55

Estimated Program Cost: $10,068

Required Courses

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

English Course (3 Credits)

Select one of the two English courses:

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
Or
ENGL 1105Workplace and Technical Communication

3

Math Course (3 Credits)

Select one of the two Math courses:

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3
Or
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

General Education Course (2 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses (54 Credits)

COFC 1000Safety

2
COFC 1020Professional Tool Use and Safety

3
COFC 1030Materials and Fasteners

2
COFC 1050Construction Print Reading Fundamentals

3
CARP 1070Site Layout Footings and Foundations

3
CARP 1105Floor Wall and Stair Framing

4
CARP 1110Ceiling and Roof Framing

4
CARP 1112Exterior Finishes and Roof Coverings

4
CARP 1114Interior Finishes

4
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
CMTT 2010Residential Estimating Review

3
CMTT 2020Construction Drafting I

3
CMTT 2050Residential Code Review

3
CMTT 2130Computerized Construction Scheduling

3
CMTT 2170Construction Contracting

3

Total Credit Hours: 55

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates should be able to effectively communicate with various parties in the construction process.
2. Graduates should be able to manage the construction process from concept to completion.
3. Graduates should be able to prepare a cost estimate, project schedule, and bid proposal.
4. Graduates should be able to interpret local and national building codes as they apply to a construction project.
5. Graduates should be able to use appropriate accounting procedures to maintain project cost control.
6. Graduates should be able to safely build a residential structure.