Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Concrete Industry Management | Texas State University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringCoordinationQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingTime ManagementActive ListeningCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityMathematics

Abilities

Manual DexterityTrunk StrengthMultilimb CoordinationNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionExtent FlexibilityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed,

Technology

Information retrieval or search softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareProject management softwareAccounting software

Tools

Abrasive bladesAbrasive rubbing stonesAluminum floatsBar bendersBar cuttersBarrel mounted sprayersBit spadesBracesBrick hammersBrick jointersBrick splittersBrick tongsBrick trowelsBump cuttersCement trowels

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionAchievement

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2051.00	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	title_inference	$54,660 median$87,620 top	+1.79%	380

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex form systems — evaluate, construct, and align forms for irregular or large-scale pours autonomously, ensuring structural and dimensional accuracy.
Full finishing sequence — execute spreading, leveling, troweling, floating, and brooming across the complete scope of a commercial slab project without oversight.
Non-routine surface defects — diagnose causes such as bleed water, aggregate exposure, or cracking and apply corrective finishing techniques independently.
Environmental curing management — adjust finishing schedules, apply curing compounds, and deploy protective covers in response to changing weather throughout an entire project.
Expansion joint layout — calculate and mold joint placement to control cracking based on slab dimensions, load requirements, and mix specifications.
Concrete placement coordination — direct truck drivers, pump operators, and laborers simultaneously to achieve efficient and accurate material distribution on complex pours.
Project management software — use digital scheduling and tracking tools to monitor pour timelines, material deliveries, and crew assignments across multiple active sites.
Critical problem solving — identify and resolve mid-pour issues such as premature stiffening or form failure using sound judgment under time pressure.
Inspection standards — apply building and construction knowledge to verify finished work meets municipal codes and client specifications before project closeout.
Safety hazard identification — proactively assess and address slip, chemical exposure, and equipment risks to protect crew and public on job sites.

Course Pathway

38 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

US 1100University Seminar

1 cr

CIM 3420Fundamentals of Concrete Materials: Properties and Testing

4 cr

CIM 1360Introduction to the Concrete Industry

3 cr

CSM 2313Architecture I - Construction Documents

3 cr

PHYS 1315General Physics I

3 cr

MGT 3301Introduction to Management

3 cr

MATH 2328Elementary Statistics

3 cr

PHYS 1115General Physics I Laboratory

1 cr

CSM 3368Construction Finance

3 cr

CIM 4330Management of Concrete Industry Operations

3 cr

CIM 3350Precast and Prestressed Management

3 cr

CIM 3366Applications of Concrete in Construction

3 cr

CIM 4350Advanced Concrete Technology

3 cr

CSM 4361Construction Estimating

3 cr

MKT 3301Introduction to Marketing for Non-business Majors

3 cr

MATH 2321Calculus for Life Sciences I

3 cr

ACC 2301Accounting in Organizations and Society

3 cr

CIM 2090Concrete Industry Internship

CSM 4369Construction Contracts, Risks, and Ethics

3 cr

CIM 4310Concrete Research

3 cr

CIM 4290Capstone

2 cr

CHEM 1335Engineering Chemistry

3 cr

CIM 4340Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention and Dispute

3 cr

ECO 2301Principles of Economics

3 cr

CHEM 1135Engineering Chemistry Laboratory

1 cr

GEOL 1410Introduction to Geology

4 cr

TECH 3364Quality Assurance

3 cr

CSM 3366Soils and Foundations

3 cr

CSM 2342Construction Materials and Processes

3 cr

CIM 3330Fundamentals of Concrete Construction

3 cr

CIM 3340Project Management for Concrete Contractors

3 cr

TECH 2351Statics and Strength of Materials

3 cr

TECH 4380Industrial Safety

3 cr

CSM 4380Construction Safety

3 cr

CSM 2361Construction Surveying

3 cr

MGT 3303Management of Organizations

3 cr

FIN 3340Fundamentals of Business Finance

3 cr

MKT 3343Principles of Marketing

3 cr

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