Concrete Industry Management Program
Concrete is the backbone of America's infrastructure, supporting everything from buildings and roads to schools and factories. The industry relies on advanced technology and sustainable practices to meet modern demands. As innovation grows, so does the need for professionals with both concrete expertise and business knowledge. Graduates of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Concrete Industry Management bachelor's program will be prepared to lead and advance the industry.
Graduates of the concrete industry management program will fill the growing demand for technical managers in prestressed concrete product manufacturing, ready-mix sales and marketing and supply chain management for regional concrete producers.
The concrete materials science minor provides graduates with a solid background in concrete and related materials technology.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- Achieve positions of increasing responsibility or leadership with employers, professional organizations, or civic organizations as an indicator of professional competence, demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, and successfully function in team environments;
- Apply principles of critical thinking and management techniques to solve problems and manage concrete-industry projects; and
- Continue to learn via continuing education, graduate degrees, employer-based training programs, or other development opportunities that increase productivity, open doors to promotion, and make them more effective managers.
Student Outcomes
- SO1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- SO2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure, or program for the intended purpose.
- SO3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- SO4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- SO5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- SO6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
+ Many career opportunities, graduates move straight to management roles.
+ Internship program ensures real-world experience.
+ Nearly 100% job placement for graduates.
+ Industry-specific scholarships.
+ Strong industry network with leaders in the concrete industry.
- Project manager
- Estimator
- Marketing manager
- Entrepreneur
- Safety manager
- Operations manager
- Sales representative
- Construction superintendent
- Environmental specialist
- Field/technical services manager
- Plant manager/plant superintendent
- Virtual design and construction manager
- Logistics specialist
- Financial and accounting manager
