BYU Construction Management: Outcomes Assesment Survey Results


	A survey is sent to student??ᬨ?s two years after their graduation to evaluate the effectiveness of the Construction Management program. Below are the combined responses to the questions asked in the survey. Alumni rated the CM program on a 5 point scale, with 5 being Agree Strongly and 1 being Disagree Strongly. Considering others who have been hired in similar positions within your company and considering that your education was to prepare you for an entry level management position related to construction, when you were first employed, how would you rate yourself concerning the following?

	4.6	The CM program of study was very good preparation for my professional work.
	4.7	I had the ability to accurately estimate using Excel.??ᬨ?
	4.4	I had the ability to accurately estimate using Timberline/On-Screen Takeoff
	4.6	I had the ability to schedule using CPM and computers.
	4.0	I had the ability to set up cost accounts and variance reports.
	4.1	I had the ability to manage the safety operations of a company.
	4.1	I was aware of the major issues concerning contract law.
	4.2	I had the ability to, schedule, obtain quality from, and effectively work with plumbers.
	4.5	I had the ability to, schedule, obtain quality from, and effectively work with carpenters.
	4.2	I had the ability to, schedule, obtain quality from, and effectively work with electricians.
	4.5	I had the ability to, schedule, obtain quality from, and effectively work with HVAC subcontractors.
	4.5	I had the ability to, schedule, obtain quality from, and effectively work with concrete and masonry subs.
	4.5	I was able to read and interpret contract plans, specifications, and documents.
	4.1	I was capable of working on a survey or layout crew.
	4.3	I was able to communicate effectively with the engineers concerning main engineering principles and practices.
	4.4	I understand and can apply the basic principles of real estate finance and development.
	4.3	I understood the basic fundamentals of business management.
	Would you advise a friend with similar interests to select the major you did? Only one student said he would not advise a friend to select CM as a major.
	If you were starting over would you choose the same major? Only one student said he would not advise a friend to select CM as a major and one was undecided.

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