Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (CONE)
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The construction industry is undergoing rapid change driven by infrastructure investment, advanced manufacturing, sustainability expectations, and digital delivery methods. The Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (CONE) degree program blends civil engineering, construction management, and business/technical sales to prepare graduates to plan, design, and execute construction projects effectively. Graduates develop the technical depth expected of an engineering program while gaining project delivery, contract, and field execution skills required to lead teams and deliver safe, high-quality projects.
The CONE undergraduate degree program includes four integrated areas. The first area includes LSU general education requirements (communication, arts and humanities, social sciences). The second area is math and natural sciences, including the program math pathway (MATH 1530 & 1540 (6 CH) or MATH 1550 (3 CH)) and the required science sequence (CHEM 1201–1202 and PHYS 2110). The third area is engineering, with courses in engineering fundamentals, analysis, design, and application across CE/CONE. The fourth area is construction engineering and project delivery, including construction methods, estimating, scheduling and cost control, and integrated project/contract management.
Culminating experiences occur in CONE 4202 (Capstone Design), which emphasizes written and oral communication through a comprehensive design project, and CONE 4221 (Project and Contract Management), which embeds ethics and professional responsibility within construction contracting and delivery decisions.
Administration
· [Undergraduate Advisor – Samantha Kirkwood
· [Program Coordinator – Amir Jafari
Degree Program Mission
The mission of the Construction Engineering (CONE) undergraduate degree program is to produce graduates with engineering, managerial, and professional practice skills that meet the expectations of business, industry, and government at the local, state, and national levels. The program prepares graduates to apply engineering judgment to construction problems, lead project delivery teams, and contribute to the safe, sustainable, and efficient development of the built environment.
Student Outcomes (ABET)
The degree program is delivered both online and through traditional campus formats. Upon completion of the degree program, construction management students will be able to:
1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make
informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Embedded Minors
The CONE curriculum includes three embedded minors within the 121–122 credit hour degree plan (integrated into required coursework; students do not select among them):
Employment Opportunities
CONE graduates are prepared for engineering roles across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and heavy civil construction.
Positions may include
· Construction Engineer
· Field Engineer
· Project Engineer
· Design-Build Engineer
· Assistant Project Manager
· Project Controls Engineer
· Estimating Engineer
· Scheduling/Cost Engineer
· Quality Engineer
· Owner/Agency Representative
Types of employers may include
· Contractors (general and specialty)
· Design-build firms
· Engineering and consulting firms
· Industrial owners
· Public agencies
· Materials and equipment suppliers
· Facility operators
Continuous Improvement
The CONE program is continually improved through a program strategic and continuous improvement plan; annual assessment of Student Outcomes using direct and indirect measures; and faculty and Construction Industry Advisory Council (CIAC) review of results and actions. Improvement actions are documented to demonstrate a closed-loop process consistent with ABET expectations.