Construction Project Management Major, B.A.

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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 but not required.The suggested options are Architecture Minor , Business Minor , and Spanish Minor . Students who have completed training through programs such as U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Registered Apprenticeships, School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver, or Emily Griffith Technical College may be eligible for transfer credit toward lower-division requirements. All transfer credit is subject to review and approval by the Department of Construction Project Management and may not be utilized in any other way at MSU Denver.

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are used to evaluate the students and support the program educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of construction project management.

Apply construction methods, estimating, scheduling, safety, and project controls to plan and manage the built environment, using industry-standard software and tools.
Demonstrate leadership, collaboration, and ethical decision-making while communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders in real-world project settings.
Utilize and adapt to emerging technologies and systems in construction, earning industry-recognized credentials to demonstrate workforce readiness and professional competence.
Integrate classroom knowledge with hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, certifications, and real-world applications to support career success across multiple roles in the construction ecosystem.
Address complex construction challenges with an interdisciplinary, inclusive mindset-drawing from business, real estate, facility management, and sustainability to expand professional impact and adaptability.
Engage in continuous personal and professional development to adapt to industry change, pursue certifications and advanced education, and support the evolving needs of the workforce and society.

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.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Recommended: ENG 3527 - Professional Writing
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Recommended: PHI 3360 - Business Ethics or PHI 3370 - Computers, Ethics, and Society
Historical (3 credits)
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics (required in the Additional CPM Requirement)
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** 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: 49 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.

CET 3100 - Construction Methods and Materials Credits: 3
CET 3110 - Construction Estimating Credits: 3
CET 4570 - Engineering Law Credits: 3
CPM 1010 - Introduction to Construction Project Management Credits: 3
CPM 1100 - Introduction to Facilities Management Credits: 3
CPM 2000 - Engineering Principles for Construction Managers Credits: 3
CPM 2010 - Building Technology and Software Credits: 3
CPM 2100 - Blueprint Reading and Interpretation Credits: 3
CPM 2200 - Surveying for Construction Project Management Credits: 3
CPM 2950 - Career Preparedness Credits: 1
CPM 3000 - Workplace Safety Credits: 3
CPM 3020 - Facilities Maintenance and Operations Credits: 3
CPM 3040 - Soils and Concrete in Construction Credits: 3
CPM 3120 - Project Delivery and Scheduling Credits: 3
CPM 3300 - Construction Documents Credits: 3
CPM 3980 - Industry Internship Credits: 1-9 (3 credits required, with additional as elective credits)
CPM 4000 - Project Closeout, Commissioning, and Handoff Credits: 3

Additional CPM Requirement: 18 credits

All students must complete the following courses:

ACC 1010 - Fundamentals of Accounting Credits: 3
or
ACC 2010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
COMM 3010 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: 3
ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
or
ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I Credits: 3
MGT 3000 - Organizational Management Credits: 3
REL 2200 - Real Estate Principles Credits: 3

Senior Experience: 3 credits

CPM 4925 - Project Controls Credits: 3

Recommended Electives

The following are recommended but not required electives for students to complete their 120 required graduation credits. The total number vary based on your transfer credits.

CPM 3980 - Industry Internship Credits: 1-9
CPM 4700 - Team Project Experience Credits: 3
ARCH 2003 - Building Structures Credits: 3
CET 3120 - Engineering Economy Credits: 3
CIS 2010 - Foundations of Information Systems Credits: 3
ENG 3527 - Professional Writing Credits: 3
HLDR 1000 - Introduction to Hospitality Credits: 3
HLDR 3400 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
MGT 3220 - Legal Environment of Business II Credits: 3
MGT 3240 - Employment and Human Resource Law Credits: 3
MGT 3260 - Managing Business Risk Credits: 3
MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management Credits: 3
MGT 3550 - Operations Management Credits: 3
MGT 4050 - Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
MGT 4550 - Project Management Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
CPM Required Courses	49 credits
Additional Requirements	18 credits
Senior Experience	3 credits
Unrestricted Electives	14-20 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.