Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives of the Construction Management Program

Vision:

The Construction Management program at Drexel University is committed to being the preeminent center for the advancement and dissemination of construction management knowledge.

Mission:

The Drexel University Construction Management program is dedicated to raising the levels of professionalism, integrity, ethical practice, and performance within the construction industry.

Goals:

1. To prepare high-caliber professionals with strong technical, managerial, and practical skills.


2. To produce regional and national industry leaders who are ethically and socially responsible, quality-centered, and dedicated to safety.


3. To enable students to pursue successful, fulfilling careers in an industry that is vital to our nation’s economic health and quality of life.


4. Establish a reputation within the construction industry for professionalism, knowledge and cutting edge technology that will ensure Drexel Construction Management graduates are highly sought after.

Program Objectives:

The Construction Management program will:

1. Sustain an active and engaged industry advisory board.


2. Maintain a motivated and qualified faculty.


3. Endeavor to maintain appropriate equipment for instructional purposes.


4. Produce graduates with significant construction industry field experience.


5. Produce graduates who will be able to integrate ethical decision-making into the construction industry.


6. Foster a dedicated alumni group from satisfied graduates to mentor and enrich our students.

Undergraduate Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree from Drexel University will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant subject matter described in the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) guidelines.


2. Demonstrate leadership qualities through experiential learning.


3. Apply various techniques and methods to efficiently and effectively plan and control construction projects.


4. Understand the value of and apply sustainable building practices to optimize use of available resources.

Graduate Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Graduates with an M.S. in Construction Management from Drexel University will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill sets required for entrepreneurial and/or management positions in the industry.


2. Apply various techniques and methods to efficiently and effectively plan and control construction projects.