About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Concrete Industry Management (CIM) is a unique program providing
the foundation to enter the built environment materials field. Concrete is part of a multi-billion-
dollar industry, which strongly supports CIM whose graduates obtain a background in
production, applications, distribution, marketing, and sales. This program exists in only five
universities in the country, where NJIT’s CIM program serves students in the Northeast.

The industry seeks CIM graduates because of their unique background in both STEM and
business. This includes multidisciplinary courses in management, engineering, science, and
technology. Students also have the opportunity for dual degree options in other Engineering or
Engineering Technology disciplines as well as several minors.

This is an applied program with several experiential opportunities including national student
team competitions, industry conferences, trade shows, built environment field visits, and a
required coop program. The unique mix of classroom and experiential opportunities provide
graduates with excellent job placement.

There are several transfer options for students from two and four-year programs including
those focused on business, engineering, or engineering technology.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub
Department of Engineering Technology, FENS 222
Tel: 973.596.6081
Fax: 973.642.4184
Email: mahgoub@njit.edu

Program Advising Information

Nicole Soto
Tel: 973-96-8190
Email: nicole.soto@njit.edu 

• Program of Study
• Student Performance and Achievement Information 
• Course Descriptions and Syllabi
• CIM 101 at Mercer County Community College (MCCC)
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• Dual Degree with B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology 
• Dual Degree with B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology
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The Romans built with concrete more than two thousand years ago, even using a mixture that hardens underwater. In the 21st century, concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. Exceptionally strong and corrosion resistant, it is preferred over steel and wood in many parts of the globe. Today, concrete is a high-tech product precisely formulated for environmental conditions and applications spanning the full spectrum of infrastructure, commercial and residential projects. Given its history and current importance, concrete is one of the oldest building materials as well as one of the newest.

In the United States alone, the $100 billion-dollar concrete industry employs a half-million people. It is also a dynamic industry that needs a growing cadre of professionals with special technical and managerial expertise. That’s why Newark College of Engineering and the Department of Engineering Technology have launched the BS degree program in concrete industry management technology (CIM) that enrolled its first students this fall.

A model partnership

"In many respects, our new CIM  program is a model partnership between industry and academia," says Professor John Schuring. "All those involved are contributing their respective skills to ensure the prosperity of a vital U.S. industry." The economic significance of this initiative is also underscored by financial support from the industry - support that includes a million-dollar gift for NJIT.

The genesis of NJIT’s CIM program was in the 1990s. That’s when pioneering industry executives formed grassroots Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Patrons groups and a National Steering Committee (NSC) to build on the success of CIM courses at Middle Tennessee State University. With the support of firms that supply all types of concrete and concrete products, along with contractors, educators, trade associations and other organizations, the NSC has implemented a strategy of developing regional programs at select universities.  Financial impetus for this effort came from the National Science Foundation in the form of a $600,000 grant. These combined resources have seeded programs at Arizona State University and California State University, as well as at NJIT.

While pre-cast concrete products are a key part of the industry, the familiar sight of mixing trucks delivering concrete for construction projects indicates how the industry also has a unique local character. According to Michael Gentoso, who is affiliated with a CIM Patrons group in New Jersey, the NSC’s regional approach has been shaped by this aspect of the business. In addition to his CIM advocacy, Gentoso is president and general manager of Eastern Concrete Materials, Inc., and president of the New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association.

As Gentoso explains, ready-mix concrete must be prepared shortly before use. Typically, there is a window of two hours or less between the start of the mixing process and pouring in place. Local variables must also be taken into account when preparing concrete, such as weather conditions, specific project requirements, and even variations in the basic constituents.

"CIM education is the future of our industry," says Eugene Martineau, NSC chair and CEO and president of U.S. Concrete, Inc. "It’s essential for meeting the technical challenges of using concrete as a building material and for providing the business skills that companies must have to grow."

Martineau says that the demand for grads is already far greater than the number available, and that NJIT is an ideal focal point for a program in the Mid-Atlantic region. "In addition to location, the university serves students inclined to consider careers in our field, and NJIT’s faculty and administration are very enthusiastic about providing this opportunity. We considered several other schools but found the best match at NJIT."

The complexities of concrete

In some respects, the recipe for concrete has not changed over the millennia. It still consists of dry cement, mineral aggregates like gravel and sand, and water. Over the past few decades, however, the economics and technology of concrete have become much more complex. Concrete is now formulated with an increasingly sophisticated array of additives, including polymers, synthetic fibers and pozzolans. These determine strength, appearance and other physical characteristics, as well as allowing for control of setting and curing times. For example, ultra-high strength concretes (greater than 20,000 psi) have come into recent use for high-rise and security-protective structures.

"Consider the knowledge and skills that the industry demands and which our CIM program will provide," says Dr. Ronald Rockland, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Engineering Technology. "Young men or women embarking on careers in the field must be knowledgeable about the science of concrete and be familiar with construction techniques and construction management. They also need a solid background in finance, marketing, and law, and it’s essential that they be good communicators. There will be intensive instruction in all of these areas." Graduates will be able to work in many areas of the industry, having been well educated in the varied uses of the product.

In addition to providing scholarships and internships, the industry will collaborate with NJIT on research. The university has long been engaged in materials-science research, including the evolution of concrete as a highly engineered building material. The CIM program will draw extensively on these capabilities. Experts from the industry will also collaborate on curriculum development, and serve as adjunct faculty and guest lecturers. Students will be required to complete at least one internship as they progress toward their degrees.

"All CIM courses will emphasize problem-solving, quality assurance and customer satisfaction," Rockland says. "Practical case studies and industry internships will help to ensure that students have the real-world background they need to be successful in an industry where their skills will be in great demand. It’s also an industry where jobs can’t be sent offshore. You can’t manufacture the concrete for a local construction project and mix it in another country. That’s a big plus these days."

For more information about NJIT’s CIM program, contact:

Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub, mahgoub@njit.edu or 973-596-6081

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About the Program

The construction industry is an interesting and dynamic career that combines the elements of technical knowledge, management skills and creativity to breathe life into a set of plans, turning them into a real structure. The Construction Engineering Technology (CET) student leaves the technical ability to successfully interface with design professionals such as architects and engineers as well as the management skills to work with the talented trade persons that perform the actual work of construction and as the project owners who fund the work.  These skills are acquired in the classroom as well as through internships and co-op educational programs and in all phases of the construction industry such as building construction as well as heavy/highway and utility construction.  These internship and co-op opportunities are supported by our industry partners.

The students in NJIT’s CET Program acquire a broad set of technical skills as well as business, communication and management knowledge in order to successfully enter the construction management field. Graduates of our program are successful contractors, construction managers, project executives, project managers, construction inspectors and professional engineers.   

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Construction Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Accreditation.org (https://accreditation.org/), an effort of New Jersey Institute of Technology, offers information about why program accreditation is an important consideration when choosing a degree program. The portal underscores NJIT’s commitment to accreditation and supports building awareness of the value of worldwide accreditation of academic programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computing.  

Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Professional Engineer’s examination in New Jersey with the appropriate experience, as determined by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. (http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/).  Graduates of the program are also eligible to pursue graduate degrees in civil engineering, management or related areas and students may participate in the BS/MS Program.

Program Coordinator

Professor John Wiggins, P.E., J.D.
Office: Fenster Hall 219
Telephone: 973.596.8193
Fax: 973.642.4184
Email: wiggins@njit.edu

Program  Advisor

Dr. Angy Estrada
Telephone: 973-596-5694
Email: angy.estrada@njit.edu

• Program of Study
• ABET Accreditation Information
• Accreditation.org
• Course Descriptions and Syllabi
• Academic Advising
• SAET Student Information
• Dual Degree with B.S. in Concrete Industry Management 
• Dual Degree with B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology 
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 Adjunct Faculty Employment Opportunities

Current employment opportunities can be viewed here.

CET STUDENT OUTCOMES

About the Program

The Construction Manager needs the technical ability to successfully interface with design professionals such as architects and engineers as well as the management skills to work with the talented trades persons that perform the actual work of construction.  These skills are acquired in the classroom as well as through internships and co-op education programs and in all phases of the construction industry such as building construction as well as heavy/highway and utility construction.  These internship and co-op opportunities are supported by our industry partners.

The students in NJIT’s Construction Management Technology (CMT) program acquire a broad set of management skills as well as business, management, communication, and technical knowledge in order to successfully enter the construction management field. Graduates of our program are successful contractors, construction managers, project executives, project managers, and construction inspectors.

This program is not accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET).  Graduates of the program are eligible to pursue graduate degrees in civil engineering, management or related areas and students may participate in the BS/MS Program (http://www.njit.edu/graduatestudies/program-options/bs-ms/index.php).

Program Coordinator

Professor John Wiggins, P.E., J.D.
Office: Fenster Hall 219
Telephone 973.596.8193
Email: wiggins@njit.edu

Program Advisor

Dr. Angy Estrada
Telephone: 973-596-5694
Email: angy.estrada@njit.edu

• Program of Study
• Course Descriptions and Syllabi
• Academic Advising
• SAET Student Information
• Schedule an appointment

Adjunct Faculty Employment Opportunities

Current employment opportunities can be viewed here.

For most options students can either enter the program in their first and second years at a community college or similar institution and receiving an associate's degree in the appropriate area.  Please note that the A.A.S. in Technical Studies is not an appropriate transfer program for any Engineering Technology degree. Details on prerequisites are provided in each option's home page.

Graduate Majors

• M.S. in Engineering Science (ESC)
• Ph.D in Engineering Science (ESC)

Undergraduate Majors

Engineering Undergraduate Programs

• General Engineering (GEN)

Engineering Technology Undergraduate Programs

• Biomedical Engineering Technology (BMET)
• Construction Engineering Technology (CET)*
• Construction Management Technology (CMT)
• Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (ECET)*
• Industrial Engineering Technology (IET)
• Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)*
• Software and Data Engineering Technology (SDET)
• Surveying Engineering Technology (SET)*
• Technology Education (TEED)

Concrete Undergraduate Program

• Concrete Industry Management (CIM)

* The programs in Construction Engineering Technology (CET), Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), and Surveying Engineering Technology (SET) are accredited by The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission, ETAC of ABET, http://www.abet.org  under the General Criteria and Program Criteria. 

The School of Applied Engineering and Technology, a unit of NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering, educates students to become technical and thought leaders. These leaders will be able to offer informed, purposeful, efficient and economical solutions to complex tasks that require knowledge and application of technology and engineering.

To achieve this goal, SAET develops and implements hands-on, reality-based educational programs informed by industrial practices and applications. SAET also expands the State-of-the Art in the areas of pedagogy, knowledge acquisition and skill improvement – within the discipline of Engineering Education.

SAET works with industry, government and New Jersey’s Community Colleges to increase reach and opportunities to new target audiences. Among these opportunities are Makerspace experience, cooperative education, internships, and apprenticeships.
The instructional staff of SAET enhances its abilities and the abilities of its students by engaging in applied research within the disciplines of engineering, engineering technology, and engineering education, and by building and maintaining infrastructure that supports experiential learning, industrial focus, and intellectual growth.

About the Program

The New Jersey Institute of Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the application of electrical/electronics principles and devices and computer hardware and software. Graduates of ECET are involved in product development and improvement, system development, management, manufacturing and engineering operational functions, in a wide variety of companies in the computer, telecommunications, power, manufacturing, medical electronics and other technical fields. Graduates also have positions in technical sales and customer service, and many continue their studies and earn graduate degrees in engineering or management.

The placement of graduating students has been excellent.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology is accredited by The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, and Similarly Named Programs.

Accreditation.org (https://accreditation.org/), an effort of New Jersey Institute of Technology, offers information about why program accreditation is an important consideration when choosing a degree program. The portal underscores NJIT’s commitment to accreditation and supports building awareness of the value of worldwide accreditation of academic programs in engineering, engineering technology, and computing.  

Graduates of the ECET Program are eligible to sit for the Professional Engineer’s examination in New Jersey with the appropriate experience, as determined by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pels/). Graduates of the program are have a path to pursue graduate degrees in biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering management, management or related areas and students may participate in the BS/MS Program (http://www.njit.edu/graduatestudies/program-options/bs-ms/index.php). The full four-year curriculum for the program is shown below. Students who wish to enter the program as a transfer student are typically students with an A.A.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and should have completed most or all of the courses, or their equivalents, in the first two years of the program as shown below. In the case of all students, both four-year and transfer, a minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.

Program Coordinator

Professor Daniel Brateris
Office: Fenster Hall 284 
Telephone: 973.642.6510
Fax: 973.642.4184
E-mail: brateris@njit.edu

Program Advisor

Nisha Reyes
Telephone: 973-642-7155
Email: nisha.reyes@njit.edu

Important Links

• Program of Study 
• ABET Accreditation Information
• Accreditation.org
• Course Descriptions and Syllabi
• Academic Advising
• SAET Student Information

Adjunct Faculty Employment Opportunities

Current employment opportunities can be found here.