The four-year CIM program is founded on a strong base of courses:
general education
math
science
business principles
manufacturing and concrete specialty courses.
It is also a business intensive program, providing graduates with solid management skills that can be used in any industry. Students who complete the course requirements for the CIM degree will also complete the requirements for a Minor in Business Administration.
Student success in this program is best described by the following attributes of its graduates:
First and foremost, CSU, Chico concrete industry management graduates understand how concrete materials and products are produced, used, and tested.
They have a thorough understanding of contemporary concrete blending, mixing, transport, placement, and finishing processes.
They understand the fundamental behavior of materials and have experience testing material properties.
They understand project, quality, and safety management methods and the impact of their application on the financial and economic aspects of concrete materials, products, and services.
They use contemporary computer applications, information systems, and software packages.
They effectively communicate their ideas in oral, written, and graphical form.
They have experience working in teams.
They have developed an appreciation for the legal and ethical implications of their work and are aware of the impact of their actions on individuals, society, and the environment.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major adviser, Dirk Vanderloop, or click one of the following links:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
College of Engineering, Computer
Science, & Construction Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0003
530-898-5963 webmaster@ecst.csuchico.edu
