SWAG视频 Partners with ICC for 2+2 Program for Construction Management Degree
Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:57am | By: Ivonne Kawas
SWAG视频鈥檚 (SWAG视频) School of Construction and Design has entered into a partnership with (ICC) for a 2+2 program that will enable students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management.
This partnership allows ICC students who complete their Associate of Applied Science degree the opportunity to seamlessly enter the third-year cohort with the rest of the SWAG视频-BCM track students. The four semesters at SWAG视频 can be completed 100 percent online or on the Hattiesburg campus, which affords ICC graduates the option to seek full-time employment while earning their undergraduate degree.
鈥淭his collaboration with Itawamba Community College holds great promise, and we are excited about the positive impact it will have on the academic and professional growth of our students,鈥� said Dr. Emre Bayraktar, professor and director of the School of Construction and Design at SWAG视频. 鈥淚n addition to facilitating a smoother transfer process, we are delighted to announce the establishment of merit-based and financial need-based scholarships specifically designed to support transfer students continuing their studies at Southern Miss.鈥�
He continued, 鈥淥ur dedication to providing a well-rounded and accessible education is reflected in these scholarship opportunities, which aim to recognize and support the academic achievements and financial needs of our incoming students. We look forward to providing a supportive and enriching journey for all ICC students involved. Upon transitioning to our four-year construction management degree program, the ICC graduates will seamlessly integrate into the advanced coursework at SWAG视频, building upon the strong foundation laid during their initial two years at ICC.鈥�
ICC鈥檚 Construction Management Technology is an instructional program designed to prepare technicians for employment within the construction industries and firms in mid-level management operations as estimators, planners, project managers, layout specialists or other construction opportunities.
Scott Emison, instructor and director of ICC鈥檚 Construction Management Technology program, says the program allows his students to transfer to SWAG视频 upon completion of the two-year curriculum.
鈥淚 am excited about this partnership with SWAG视频 and its alignment with our program鈥檚 curriculum,鈥� said Emison. 鈥淎t ICC, we strive to prepare students for a successful career in the construction field through a hybrid of lecture, lab and field experience, and this collaboration with SWAG视频 presents a wonderful opportunity for our students to enhance their learning experience and employability in the industry.鈥�
A degree in construction management teaches graduates how to plan and manage the workflow, personnel, equipment and processes required to safely and ethically construct a project on time and within budget using best practices and current technology.
Southern Miss program highlights include online option, no out-of-state tuition, accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education, annual Construction and Design Career Expo and scholarship opportunities available for both online and on-campus students.
For more information on the School of Construction and Design at SWAG视频, visit our website.