Construction Management C.A.S.
The program provides students the opportunity to learn construction skills in a competency based learning environment. In addition to general education courses, students in the program learn the various steps of becoming a successful tradesperson in the construction industry, including safe practices, management and skills competencies. Students construct real world projects and can earn a Certificate of Applied Science and continue for another year to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Certificate of Applied Science - Construction Management
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMX 115S | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | |
| CSTN 120 | Carpentry Basics & Rough-In Framing | 5 |
| CSTN 171 | Site Prep, Foundation, and Concrete Installation | 3 |
| CSTN 261 | Building Management | 4 |
| CSTN 282 | Green Building Concept & Design I | 4 |
| CSTN 298 | SCT Internship | 3 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
One Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| ACTG 101 | Accounting Procedures I | 3 |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| COMX 111A or COMX 115S |
Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| CSTN 120 | Carpentry Basics & Rough-In Framing 1 | 5 |
| CSTN 171 | Site Prep, Foundation, and Concrete Installation 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSTN 261 | Building Management 3 | 4 |
| CSTN 282 | Green Building Concept & Design I 4 | 4 |
| CSTN 298 | SCT Internship | 1-6 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3-4 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3-4 |
| Hours | 15-22 | |
| Total Hours | 32-39 | |
- 1
weeks 6-15
- 2
weeks 2-5
- 3
weeks 1-8
- 5
weeks 9-16
Last Updated Fall 2025