USM Partners with ICC for 2+2 Program for Construction Management Degree
Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:57am | By: Ivonne Kawas
91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 (USM) School of Construction and Design has entered into a partnership with (ICC) for a 2+2 program that will enable students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management.
This partnership allows ICC students who complete their Associate of Applied Science degree the opportunity to seamlessly enter the third-year cohort with the rest of the USM-BCM track students. The four semesters at USM can be completed 100 percent online or on the Hattiesburg campus, which affords ICC graduates the option to seek full-time employment while earning their undergraduate degree.
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He continued, 91吃瓜网淥ur dedication to providing a well-rounded and accessible education is reflected in these scholarship opportunities, which aim to recognize and support the academic achievements and financial needs of our incoming students. We look forward to providing a supportive and enriching journey for all ICC students involved. Upon transitioning to our four-year construction management degree program, the ICC graduates will seamlessly integrate into the advanced coursework at USM, building upon the strong foundation laid during their initial two years at ICC.91吃瓜网�
ICC91吃瓜网 Construction Management Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare technicians for employment within the construction industries and firms in mid-level management operations as estimators, planners, project managers, layout specialists or other construction opportunities.
Scott Emison, instructor and director of ICC91吃瓜网 Construction Management Technology program, says the program allows his students to transfer to USM upon completion of the two-year curriculum.
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A degree in construction management teaches graduates how to plan and manage the workflow, personnel, equipment and processes required to safely and ethically construct a project on time and within budget using best practices and current technology.
91吃瓜网 program highlights include online option, no out-of-state tuition, accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education, annual Construction and Design Career Expo and scholarship opportunities available for both online and on-campus students.
For more information on the School of Construction and Design at USM, visit our website.