Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Construction Project Management Major, B.A.


Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology  

College of Aerospace, Computing, Engineering, and Design  

  Available Program Format(s): In-Person  

About the Program


This is a multi-disciplinary major created to support a workforce initiative for the Construction Industries. A Minor is recommended. The suggested options are Architecture Minor , Business Minor , and Spanish Minor . Students with a completed U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship (OA) four-year Registered Construction Trades Apprenticeship and journeyman’s credentials are awarded a block of 30 lower division semester credits that may be used in their CPM major or up-to 45 lower division semester credits in case of a transfer from Emily Griffith Technical College, based on the agreement between School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, State of Colorado, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Apprenticeship credits are only applicable for the CPM major and may not be utilized in any other way at MSU Denver.

General Degree Requirements


To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements. 

Program Requirements


  • A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation. 
  • A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
  • A minor is recommended for this program. Recommended minors are:
  • Students are required to take a minor or elective courses to complete their major and fulfill the graduation requirement of 120 credits. Students should consult with an advisor prior to selecting a minor or electives.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits


Students should consult the General Studies Requirements  for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.  

 

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences. 

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits


  • Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement  for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
  • Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement. 

CPM Required Courses: 39 credits*


*The industry internship is required for students who do not bring in the apprenticeship credits noted above. The internship must be an approved construction industry placement.

Students are requested to take 9 credits of internship.

Additional CPM Requirement: 6 credits


All students must complete the following courses:

Select one of the following three concentrations:


Management Concentration: 21 credits


Senior Experience: 3 credits


Summary of Requirements


General Studies Requirements 33 credits
ESSJ Requirement 0-3 credits
CPM Required Courses 39 credits
Additional Requirements 6 credits
Concentration 21 credits
Senior Experience 3 credits
Recommended Minor and Unrestricted Electives 15-21 credits
Total for the Construction Project Management Major, B.A. 120 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.