Bachelor of Science - Construction Engineering Technology

Program Description

Montana State University's Department of Civil Engineering anticipates that engineering and construction practice will continue to evolve quickly with several very fundamental precepts for success. Among these is the premise that the engineers and constructors will continue to rely on fundamental engineering science coupled with contemporary computational tools to meet the engineering and construction challenges of the future.  We therefore choose to focus our curriculum on fundamental engineering basics and the application of modern engineering tools. Our civil and environmental engineering programs will be acknowledged for their strong emphasis and rigor in engineering science, design, and applications. Our construction programs will be acknowledged for their emphasis on engineering and management skills and the application of those skills to the construction industry. The emphasis of these programs will continue to be preparation of students for professional practice in the engineering and construction industries.

The Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Program is a technically rigorous and production-oriented program that prepares graduates to enter and advance to leadership positions in the construction industry.

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology all students can expect to be able to:

• Enter the construction industry and advance toward leadership positions in the construction industry;
• Work on multi-disciplinary teams and effectively communicate with constructors, architects, engineers, the public and public agents, scientists and others to complete construction projects;
• Continue to develop professionally through work experiences and continuing education, expanding their knowledge base and keeping abreast of advances in construction and engineering practice;
• Contribute to society and the construction industry through involvement in professional related and/or other service activity; and
• Promote and advance the integrity of the construction industry, holding paramount the safety, health and welfare of their co-workers and the public, and striving to comply with the principles of sustainable development.

The curriculum provides a well rounded, four-year, technically specialized university education culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering Technology (CET). Knowledge of mathematics and physical sciences along with applied courses in business management, law, and human relations form a background to transform design, research and planning ideas into physical reality using contemporary construction practices.  Faculty with industry experience instruct students in surveying, estimating, scheduling, quality control, safety, testing, and field analysis.

Graduates use their skills and abilities to construct transportation systems, utilities, buildings, dams, public health and environmental systems, irrigation, industrial facilities, municipal and public works, and also in surveying, mapping, and support of engineering design. Building, industrial, and heavy highway construction are emphasized with particular attention directed toward preparation for employment in management and supervisory positions in both field and office operations.