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Bradley’s Bachelor of Science in Construction (BSC) equips you with the technical and business skills to thrive in commercial, industrial, residential, and heavy civil construction. You’ll learn project management, cost estimating, scheduling, safety, and project controls—plus earn a built-in business administration minor covering economics, finance, law, and marketing.

Hands-on experience, real-world projects, and a senior capstone ensure you graduate ready to lead in the construction industry.

Experiential Learning

Bradley’s Bachelor of Science in Construction program immerses students in real-world learning through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and industry engagement. Highlights include:

Industry Connections & Networking

Internships and co-ops with leading construction firms and government agencies
Networking with organizations like the Associated General Contractors (AGC), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Opportunities to attend national conferences, including the MCAA Great Futures Conference and the Roofing Alliance Expo

Hands-On Learning

Faculty-led labs covering estimating, surveying, soil mechanics, and construction materials (concrete, steel, wood, and masonry)
Senior capstone projects addressing real-world infrastructure and construction challenges
Training in industry-standard construction software to prepare students for the workforce

Competitions & Research

Participation in national competitions like the Roofing Alliance Student Competition and AGC and MCAA estimating competitions
Sponsored research opportunities with faculty, offering hands-on experience with emerging construction technologies

Field & Global Experience

Study-abroad programs focused on sustainable infrastructure and global construction practices
Field trips to active construction sites, steel fabrication plants, and concrete facilities for real-world exposure

Program Details

Communications – 9 hrs.

ENG 101: English Composition (3 hrs.)
ENG 300: Advanced Writing — Exposition (3 hrs.)
or ENG 301: Advanced Writing — Argumentative Writing (3 hrs.)
or ENG 304: Advanced Writing — Research in Individual Discipline (3 hrs.)
or ENG 305: Advanced Writing — Technical Writing (3 hrs.)
or ENG 306: Advanced Writing — Business Communication (3 hrs.)
COM 103 Oral Communication Process (3 hrs.)

Mathematics – 7 hrs.

MTH 115: Brief Calculus With Applications I (4 hrs.)
or MTH 121: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
QM 262: Quantitative Analysis I (3 hrs.)

Physical Science – 8 hrs.

PHY 107: General Physics I (4 hrs.)
or Physics 110: University Physics I (4 hrs.)
Science Elective (see list below) (4 hrs.)

Additional Bradley Core Curriculum Courses – 12 hrs.
See Bradley Core Curriculum list in the schedule of classes each semester

MI Multidisciplinary Integration (3 hrs.)
HU Humanities (3 hrs.)
FA Fine Arts (3 hrs.)
GP Global Perspectives (3 hrs.)

Business Management – 27 hrs.

ECO 221: Microeconomics (3 hrs.)
ECO 222: Macroeconomics (3 hrs.)
ATG 157: Accounting Principles – Financial (3 hrs.)
ATG 158: Accounting Principles – Cost Management (3 hrs.)
BLW 342: The Legal Environment of Business (3 hrs.)
ML 350: Managing for Results in Organizations (3 hrs.)
MIS 173: Information Systems and Business Applications (3 hrs.)
Business Electives (see list below) (6 hrs.)

Construction – 63 hrs.

CON 100: Introduction to Construction (1 hr.)
CON 114: Ethics in Construction (1 hr.)
CON 132: Construction Graphics (2 hrs.)
CON 206: Surveying (3 hrs.)
CON 224: CADD in Construction (3 hrs.)
CON 262: Mechanical and Electrical Systems I (3 hrs.)
CON 270: Construction Materials and Methods I (3 hrs.)
CON 320: Soil Mechanics (3 hrs.)
CON 326: Construction Estimating (3 hrs.)
CON 342: Construction Equipment (3 hrs.)
CON 356: Construction Safety (3 hrs.)
CON 372: Construction Methods Improvements (3 hrs.)
CON 388: Contract Administration (3 hrs.)
CON 392: Construction Scheduling (3 hrs.)
CON 470: Design of Steel and Wood Structures (3 hrs.)
CON 471: Concrete and Masonry Construction (3 hrs.)
CON 492: Construction Project Controls (3 hrs.)
CON 493: Senior Project Planning (2 hrs.)
CON 498: Senior Project (3 hrs.)
CE 150: Mechanics I (3 hrs.)
CE 270: Mechanics (3 hrs.)
Construction Elective (6 hrs.)

Minimum semester hours required: 126

Elective Courses
Construction Electives (choose 6 hours )
All electives selected by the student should be approved by the student’s academic advisor. The student should select technical electives that reflect career objectives. Students wishing to enroll in a CEC graduate-level course must have a minimum 2.75 GPA overall.

CON 272: Construction Materials and Methods II (3 hrs.)
CON 330: Housing (3 hrs.)
CON 352: Sustainable Urban Environment (3 hrs.)
CON 368: Mechanical and Electrical Systems II (3 hrs.)
CON 394: Construction Labor and Unions (3 hrs.)
CON 430: Commercial Construction (3 hrs.)
CON 435: Heavy and Highway Construction (3 hrs.)
CON 452: Green Construction and LEED (3 hrs.)
CON 490: Special Topics I (approved topic only) (1-3 hrs.)
CON 491: Special Topics II (approved topic only) (1-3 hrs.)
CON 494: Construction Practice (3 hrs.)
CON 520: Advanced Construction Practice (3 hrs.)
CON 522: Advanced CADD (3 hrs.)
CON 524: Building Information Modeling (3 hrs.)
CON 526: Advanced Cost Estimating (3 hrs.)
CON 528: Advanced Construction Scheduling (3 hrs.)
CON 529: Advanced Construction Contracts (3 hrs.)
CON 536: TQM Principles (3 hrs.)
CON 537: Construction Simulation (3 hrs.)
CON 540: Project and Company Management (3 hrs.)
CE 250: Dynamics (3 hrs.)
CE 356: Pavement Design (4 hrs.)
CE 591: Advanced Topics I (approved topic only) (1-3 hrs.)
CE 592: Advanced Topics II (approved topic only) (1-3 hrs.)

Business Electives (choose 6 hours)

ASB 315: Risk and Insurance (3 hrs.)
BLW 345: Law of Business (3 hrs.)
BLW 355: Labor-Management Relations (3 hrs.)
BLW 395: Real Estate Law (3 hrs.)
BLW 446: Employment Law (3 hrs.)
ENT 280: Entrepreneurial Creativity (3 hrs.)
ENT 381: Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Students (3 hrs.)
or ENT 382: Entrepreneurship (3 hrs.)
ENT 383: Managing Entrepreneurial Growth (3 hrs.)
ENT 385: Technology Entrepreneurship (3 hrs.)
ENT 386: Social Entrepreneurship (3 hrs.)
ENT 389: Topics in Entrepreneurship (3 hrs.)
FIN 322: Business Finance (3 hrs.)
MIS 272: Business Analytics Tools and Techniques (3 hrs.)
MIS 276: Developing Information Systems for E-Commerce (3 hrs.)
MIS 378: Human/Computer Interaction and Usability Testing (3 hrs.)
MIS 379: Information Systems Security (3 hrs.)
ML 353: Operations Management in Organizations (3 hrs.)
ML 356: Human Capital in Organizations (3 hrs.)
ML 357: Leading Organizations (3 hrs.)
ML 358: Managerial Decision Making (3 hrs.)
ML 456: Compensation Management (3 hrs.)
ML 457: Advanced Human Capital Management (3 hrs.)
ML 459: Topics in Management (3 hrs.)
MTG 315: Principles of Marketing (3 hrs.)

Science Electives (choose 4 hours)

GES 101: Principles of Earth Science (3 hrs.)
and GES 102: Principles of Earth Science Laboratory (1 hr.)
CHM 110: General Chemistry I (3 hrs.)
and CHM 111: General Chemistry I Lab (1 hr.)
PHY 108: General Physics II (4 hrs.)

Mission
Produce graduates who possess a keen awareness of the national and global dimensions of the construction industry, leadership skills required to serve our society, and the technical knowledge to pursue multiple career paths including advanced degrees.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Objective I – Leadership in Construction: Graduates understand the need for teamwork, communication skills, integrity, good citizenship, and service. They have the needed knowledge to become leaders in the construction industry.

Objective II – Professional Achievement: Graduates have the needed understanding of ethical responsibilities, certification, the necessity for continuing education, and contemporary issues required for placement and career advancement.

Objective III – Globalization: Offer programs to ensure that graduates have the needed awareness of global construction issues and cultures to help them thrive in an emerging world market.

Objective IV -Industry Partnerships: Partner with the construction profession to offer an innovative program that promotes cultural diversity and responds to the needs of the profession and society in the areas of sustainability, infrastructure, and emerging technology.

Student Outcomes (SOs)

Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.
Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
Create a construction project safety plan.
Create construction project cost estimates.
Create construction project schedules.
Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.
Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.
Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.
Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.
Understand construction accounting & cost control.
Understand construction quality assurance & control.
Understand construction project control processes.
Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.
Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.
Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.
Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

Degree Options

Students may apply to the 4+1 Master of Science in Civil Engineering program while completing their Construction bachelor’s degree. Applications are considered in the spring of junior year or the fall of senior year. Students will not be eligible to apply after the first day of the spring semester of their senior year.

Career Opportunities

Bradley’s BSC degree prepares you for a wide range of dynamic careers, including project management, project engineering, estimating, scheduling, facility management, and field supervision.
As a construction professional, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure and communities where we live, work, and play. This is a diverse, high-impact field at the heart of our built environment—with opportunities to make a tangible difference every day.

Minor

The Construction minor is a great way to break into the booming construction industry—especially if you’re majoring in business or engineering. This program gives you a strong foundation in construction management, covering key topics like project planning, estimating, scheduling, risk management, and the full construction project life cycle.

Designed to complement your major, the minor integrates easily into your existing degree plan with minimal additional coursework—helping you build industry-relevant expertise and a competitive edge in one of the world’s fastest-growing fields.