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Concrete

Industry

Management

Program Overview

Major: CIM  STEM Curriculum
Minor: Business Management or Interest 
Experience: Paid Internships, Industry Travel, and Conferences

The Bachelor of Science curriculum in Concrete Industry Management offers a balance of science, technology, engineering and business management, preparing students for the wide variety of fulfilling careers in the concrete industry.

This muti-billion dollar industry is made up of businesses from across the globe, so if you can imagine a career in science, technology, engineering, business, environmental, sustainability, communication, marketing, etc. It's here for you!

Yes, CIM provides the knowledge and skills to manage concrete production, distribution, and placement, BUT also builds effective communication, business management, and leadership skills to succeed as a manager/supervisor in the industry.

There are no limits to the career options available. If you want a lab coat careeer, it's here. If you want a creative marketing, design, or communication career, it's here. Minor in your interest and find your path via your summer experiences.

The CIM program coursework, hands-on learning, business management balance is complimented by opportunities to qualify for industry field trips, real-world paid work experience and internships.

 

As a CIM graduate you will be a professional trained in concrete technology, business management and your minot related to your talents and interests to help determine your most fulfilling career path there are a wealth of options waiting for you.   

High Value Low Debt 4-Year Degree
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Hands On Experience
Generous Scholarships
Real-World Learning
Power of the Industry:
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ABOUT CIM

OUR PROGRAM PERKS
  • Generous industry-specific scholarships off-set tuition costs 

  • Variety of management career opportunities in a diverse industry 

  • Experiential summer work opportunities provide income and industry insights 

  • Solid, well-rounded business management education 

  • Industry Internship Program ensures real-world experience 

  • Nearly 100% job placement for CIM graduates 

  • CIM Graduates land management level opportunities, income and respect day 1

  • Strong industry network with leaders in the concrete industry 

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A CIM DEGREE? 
SCHOLARSHIP 
OPPORTUNITIES
 

Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world and is used more innovatively than ever, so there is an urgent need for individuals who possess both focused concrete technology skills and broad business education to move the industry forward.

 

Thus, the concrete industry provides scholarship opportunities for all CIM majors upskilling to management level talent to serve as the cornerstone of the concrete industry’s future.  

  • Marketing Director

  • Environmental/Safety

  • Ready Mixed Concrete Plant Management 

  • Human Resource Management

  • Quality Control Management 

  • Operations Management 

  • Estimator/Sales (Management) 

  • Inventory Control Management  

  • Chemical Technology

  • Concrete Product Management 

  • Contracting Services 

  • Construction Manager  

  • Project Manager 

  • Concrete Pipe Plant Management 

  • Precast-Prestressed Plant Management 

  • Cement Terminal Management 

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The curriculum contains a broad range of courses, from English and history to science and mathematics, including required, and real-world applicable, business courses such as finance, marketing, management, and business law.

 

The concrete-specific courses teach the fundamentals of concrete, properties and testing, sustainability, concrete construction, and more.


Courses utilize case studies to emphasize problem-solving, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction. Optional experiential summer work and a required industry internship ensure CIM students obtain real-world experience essential to starting a successful career.

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Solberg Hall 115B, Box 2223
Brookings, SD 57007

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