Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Pathway: Project Leadership for Construction Trades (BS)
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Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Overview
Purdue University Northwest’s organizational leadership and supervision major with the project leadership for construction trades degree pathway program is intended to help develop construction workers into project supervisors. This pathway combines classes from PNW’s Organizational Leadership and Supervision (OLS) program as well as the Construction Management and Engineering Technology (CEMT) program.
Students learn both leadership skills and important construction management skills that are needed by today’s construction superintendents.
Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership
- The courses in the project leadership for construction trades pathway are specifically focused on those in the industry trades.
- You will only attend classes online or on Thursdays and Fridays, starting at 3:30 p.m.
- This degree is designed to help you become a supervisor or superintendent in your field.
Program Educational Objective One
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will lead people and organizations as they advance in careers as human resource, safety, and supervision professionals
Program Educational Objective Two
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will develop and grow professionally after graduation in order to remain effective as they practice within their field.
Program Educational Objective Three
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision Bachelor of Science program will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in making decisions in leadership and management roles in business, institutional, and technical settings.
Graduates of the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
- An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
- An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Curriculum
You’ll take a balance of general education courses, College of Technology core courses and organizational leadership and supervision courses.
Students will learn how to lead in a variety of scenarios, from innovative technology organizations to global teams undergoing organizational change.
Foundation courses provide an introduction to soft skills relevant to leadership.
Sample Courses
- OLS 35000 – Creativity in Business & Industry
- CEMT 34000 – Construction Safety
Courses identifying expertise and areas of concentration in the leadership field.
Sample Courses
- OLS 38400 – Leadership Process
- CEMT 34400 – Construction Inspection
Courses to further develop knowledge and expertise in leadership.
Sample Courses
- CEMT 45000 – Construction Scheduling
- OLS 38600 – Leadership for Organizational Change and Innovation
Preparing to become successful leaders by consolidating knowledge and applying expertise in a capstone leadership project.
Sample Courses
- OLS 46800 – Personnel Law & Safety Legislation
- OLS 49700 – Senior Project
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Highlights
Apprenticeship programs provide technical information and skill development, this program helps tradespersons develop soft skills to prepare students for leadership roles.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway Outcomes
Many of our graduates pursue careers as corporate presidents and/or CEOs, project managers, production supervisors, project scheduler, human-resource specialists, business administrators and talent-acquisition supervisors.
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Degree Pathway Scholarships
- Construction Advancement Foundation Scholarship
- Charles E. Miller Memorial
- Jerome Hyndman Scholarship
- PNW Haas Foundation COT Scholarship
Project Leadership for Construction Trades Degree Pathway Employers
This degree is offered to help you advance in your current company.
The CSOL: Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway degree program is a unique opportunity for Building Trades Craft persons to expand their education and qualifications to enter leadership roles in the construction industry. Apprenticeship programs provide technical information and skill development; this program helps tradespersons develop soft skills to prepare students for leadership roles.
[The CSOL: Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway is] a unique facet of the pathway in that it combines classes from both OLS and CEMT degrees for students to learn both leadership and construction management skills…
Meet the Faculty
James Arendas
Limited Term Lecturer in Construction Science
Kevin Comerford
Limited Term Lecturer in Construction Science
Earn a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision: Project Leadership for Construction Trades Pathway at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s project leadership for construction trades pathway enables you to advance your career by providing you with leadership skills.
To see how a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision with the pathway for project leadership for construction trades from PNW opens doors, from the office to the construction site, take the next step today!
