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Al-Zarrad, M A (2018) Multi-criteria decision-making model to improve linear repetitive projects time-cost trade-off in uncertain environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Awolusi, I G (2017) Active construction safety leading indicator data collection and evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Chau, A D (2018) Conceptual cost estimation decision support system in university construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Egan, C M (1989) An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Mankato State university construction management program, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: education; effectiveness; population; skills; construction technology; construction education; employer; graduate; mathematics
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/303722093
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Construction Management Program at Mankato State University (MSU), Mankato, Minnesota. Initially, a review of the literature was conducted relating to construction education. This was followed by a review of the MSU Construction Management Program. The primary source of information for this study was responses to questionnaires by graduates of the program prior to 1988-89 academic year and their employers. The population was asked to rate 62 competency items grouped under six subject areas according to level of importance to career preparation and perceived degree of proficiency attained by graduates. Graduates and employers agreed there is a significant relationship between the perceived degree of proficiency graduates have attained and the importance of knowledge and skills in the six subject areas to career preparation. In the subject areas of business and management, management of construction, construction technology, and mathematics and science, graduates after December 1986 perceived themselves to be more proficient than graduates prior to December 1986. Graduates rated management of construction as the most important subject area, and employers rated construction technology as most important. The researcher concluded that although there may be some deficiencies in the subject areas of mathematics and science and construction design, the philosophy of the MSU Construction Management Program is in step with the shift in emphasis to the subject areas of business and management, construction technology, and management of construction occurring in construction curricula nationwide. The program is achieving its basic objectives, namely: (a) to provide graduates with the essential tools for a managerial career in construction or a related industry and (b) to maintain a relevant curriculum that will meet the current and future needs of the industry it is intended to serve.
Giron Matute, W A (2018) Sustainability analysis for construction companies under the LEED code, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Harbin, K B (2020) A decision analysis tool for building renovations regarding adaptive reuse, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Hatamleh, M T (2020) Enhancing the management proficiencies in developing countries: The impact of project risk management within a project management maturity model on project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Macdonald, R N (2013) A strategy for materials price risk mitigation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Mejia Aguilar, G (2013) Improving accuracy of project outcome predictions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Nguyen, T T (2017) Modeling of clt creep behavior and real-time hybrid simulation of a clt-lifs building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama.
Ogunrinde, O (2020) Enhancing quality management in highway construction using emerging methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Okpala, I U (2022) Robotics and automation in construction: Developing foundational insight and tools to support safe implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Premraj, P (2017) Assessment of project controls for shutdowns/turnarounds/outages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Shen, X (2017) Location-based leading indicators in BIM for construction safety, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Song, S (2017) Construction equipment travel path visualization and productivity evaluation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Stone, M L C (2013) Development of unit cost estimating models with respect to scale economies and material price volatility for use in probabilistic life cycle cost analyses, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama.
Thomas, W K (2013) The impact of RFP phase project scope development on the successful outcome of construction projects using the design build project delivery method, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Watson, S V (2010) Pre-disaster planning for transportation infrastructure recovery, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Alabama at Birmingham.