Master of International Construction Management
The MICM is a nonthesis, distance education, advanced degree program with a research report/project requirement offered through the Rinker School of Building Construction. The MICM is designed to allow students with computer and Internet access to attend classes at any time, any place and to interact with faculty and classmates via such technology as e-mail, CD-ROM, streaming video, synchronous group discussion software, asynchronous class presentation software, and multimedia courseware. The program incorporates leading-edge interactive technology and proctored course final examinations.
The MICM prepares students to assume upper-level construction management responsibilities in a multinational construction company. Other areas of specialization include sustainable construction, information systems, facilities management, construction safety, affordable housing, productivity and human resource management.
In addition to 6 research-oriented graduate credits, the student selects one or two areas of emphasis and then takes the rest of the required 33 credits from the remaining courses and special electives. Students are required to pass a comprehensive oral and/or written examination at the completion of the course work and their master's research report/project.
Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Services
The Rinker School of Building Construction offers a BSFES degree. The program does not require that the student spend time on the University's Gainesville campus. The first two years of the program can be taken at a community college. The last two years are taken via the Internet at the student's home or work place. Students will be eligible for financial aid and students will have the flexibility to take as many courses as they can complete per term. The student is required to complete 60 credits.
