Printed on 4/25/2024
Construction, Small Business Management
20-455-4
Certificate (C)
9 Credits
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Location*:
Oshkosh
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Would you like to own your own construction business someday? This certificate will give you the foundational skills in both managing the construction process, as well as owning and operating a small business. In addition to your Construction Management training, you'll also be exposed to all aspects of business ownership including legal formation, taxes and insurance, licensing, funding sources and bookkeeping. This certificate can be combined with other degree programs.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Technical Studies
(12 Credits)
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Entrepreneurship, Introduction to
10-145-104
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10145104
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
Provides students with opportunities to investigate, understand and apply the process of choosing entrepreneurship as a career path. Explores the entrepreneurial experience by focusing on an awareness of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition, business concept development and preliminary feasibility testing. Students gain the knowledge, skills, concepts and strategies relevant for start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs. The practical hands-on approach encourages students to immerse themselves in the entrepreneurial experience.
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Construction Contracts and Law (CMT)
10-455-108
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455108
- Credits: 2.00
Explores the legal aspects of construction. Topics include types of contracts, contract procedures and documents, responsibilities of contractors and owners, reporting requirements, insurance, bonds, and change order management.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
Accuplacer Reading 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT Reading 18+ OR Reading Level 3 Coursework
Accuplacer Sentence 250+ OR HS GPA 2.75+ OR ACT English 18+ OR English Level 2 Coursework
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
OR ANY of the following options:
Student is in progress in Construction Project Supervision (20-455-1) Program of Study
Student is in progress in Construction, Small Business Management (20-455-4) Program of Study
Student is not in progress in Associate Degree, Apprenticeship, or Technical Diploma (31 or 32 level)
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Software Fundamentals for Construction (CMT)
10-455-110
1Credit
18
36
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 18
- Outside Effort Hours: 36
- Course Number: 10455110
- Credits: 1.00
Applies business and construction software solutions to functional applications in construction. Explores and applies applications utilizing software that is needed to write and create documents, presentations, emails, and spreadsheets. Explores the use of project management and document management software. Collaborates with software and practices the use of business communication platforms utilized in the construction industry.
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Construction Financial Management (CMT)
10-455-123
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455123
- Credits: 2.00
Introduces the principles of financial management used by construction companies including budget management and cash flow. Emphasis is on the construction manager's role in project profitability. Analyses of construction economic factors through cost, schedule and productivity management. Topics include project cash flow, billing, budget status reports, true profit and value engineering studies.
Prereq: Student has completed or is in process of completing ALL of the following:
ACCTG 10101107 - Accounting, Principles of
TECMANUF 10455106 - Construction Estimating (CMT)
Student is in progress in Construction Management Technology (10-455-4) Program of Study
OR ALL of the following:
OR ALL of the following:
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Construction Supervision (CMT)
10-455-140
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455140
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the function of construction supervision. Practices routine communication, reporting, and documentation techniques. Executes daily and weekly task requirements of a superintendent. Focuses on the oversight of project schedules, site logistics, safety, trade labor coordination, and quality control.
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Construction Project Management (CMT)
10-455-150
2Credit
36
72
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 36
- Outside Effort Hours: 72
- Course Number: 10455150
- Credits: 2.00
Focuses on the leadership skills of a Construction Project Manager. Interactively explores the function and practice of leading a project team. Executes project initiation, planning, execution and control, and closeout activities. Practices effective communications techniques, human resource interface, and balance of workplace culture.