The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Industry Management is founded on a strong lower-division base of general education, math, science, and business courses. The upper-division courses allow students to develop the necessary technical knowledge in concrete materials and processes. At the same time, courses in logistics and information systems, finance, marketing, law, safety, quality, and project management prepare students to become effective leaders in the concrete industry.
Students who complete the CIMT program curriculum will also have fulfilled all the course requirements for the Minor in Business Administration.
Program Goals
Student success in this program is best described by the following attributes of its graduates:
First and foremost, California State University, Chico concrete industry management graduates understand how concrete materials and products are produced, used, and tested.
They understand organizational leadership imperatives.
They apply mathematics and science to enhance analysis and decision making.
They have a thorough understanding of contemporary concrete blending, mixing, transport, placement, and finishing processes, and 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 work effectively with other people and are independently resourceful.
They are able to prioritize and complete multiple, time-constrained requirements effectively.
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.
Grading Requirement
All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.
A grade of C- or higher is required in all Concrete Industry Management (CIMT) courses used for the major.
Course Requirements for the Major: 84 units
Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree. Courses in this program may complete more than one graduation requirement.
Students are responsible for declaring the Minor in Business Administration.
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 39 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See General Education and the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings.
This major has approved GE modification(s). See below for information on how to apply these modification(s).
CIMT 363W is an approved major course substitution for Upper Division Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (UD-B).
Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
You must complete a minimum of two courses that focus primarily on cultural diversity. At least one course must be in US Diversity (USD) and at least one in Global Cultures (GC). See Diversity Requirements for a full list of courses. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Writing Across the Curriculum (EM 17-009) is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of four Writing (W) courses, two of which are designated by the major department. See Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and Writing Requirements for more details on the four courses. The first of the major designated Writing (W) courses is listed below.
The second major-designated Writing course is the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GW) (EO 665). Students must earn a C- or higher to receive GW credit. The GE Written Communication (A2) requirement must be completed before a student is permitted to register for a GW course.
