Construction Technology and Management

Programs

CoTM PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the CoTM program define the broad professional and career achievements expected of graduates within three to five years after completion of the program. They were developed through a systematic four-stage process involving academic staff input, internal selection workshops, external validation with industry experts, and formal approval by the Departmental Council. Each PEO is aligned with the mission of both the CoTM program and Debre Berhan University, ensuring relevance to institutional goals and industry needs.

 

PEO 1

To develop Graduate who are  technically and managerially competent professionals in Construction Technology and Management capable of pursuing successful careers at national and international levels.

 

PEO 2

To enable graduates to engage in applied research and innovation to identify and solve real-world construction problems using sustainable and ethical approaches.

 

PEO 3

To produce graduates who exhibit entrepreneurial, communication competence, leadership capacity, and competitiveness within the evolving national and international construction sector.

 Mapping: DBU And Program Mission To PEOS

Mission Statement

PEO 1 Technical & Managerial Competence

PEO 2 Innovative Applied Practice

PEO 3 Entrepreneurial Leadership

DBU INSTITUTIONAL MISSION STATEMENTS

 

 

 

M1 Preparing graduates for the job market and entrepreneurship through practice-oriented education

M2 Applied research, innovation, and technology transfer for sustainable industries

M3 Strategic partnerships for practice-oriented education, research, and community engagement

CoTM PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENTS

 

 

 

CoTM M1 To produce knowledgeable, skilled, and ethically responsible graduates through practice-oriented education, preparing them for emPLO/SOyment and entrepreneurship in the construction sector.

CoTM M2 To promote applied research, innovation, and technology transfer in construction and project management to support sustainable industrial and societal development.

CoTM M3 To establish and strengthen partnerships with construction industries, government institutions, and communities to enhance practical training, research, and community engagement.

COTM PROGRAM  STUDENT OUTCOME (PROGRAM LEARNING OUT COMES)

PLO/SO

Type

Full Statement

SO-1

ABET Std.

An ability to identify, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

SO- 2

ABET Std.

An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, welfare, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

SO- 3

ABET Std.

An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

SO- 4

ABET Std.

An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, considering the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

SO- 5

ABET Std.

An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

SO- 6

ABET Std.

An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

SO- 7

ABET Std.

An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

SO- 8

Program+

An ability to apply sustainable construction principles including energy-efficient design, environmentally responsible material selection, and waste management strategies in compliance with legal, health, and safety requirements across the construction project lifecycle.

SO- 9

Program+

An ability to manage construction projects efficiently and effectively by organizing resources, supervising site operations, making economic decisions, forecasting budgets, administering contracts, and planning and scheduling in compliance with construction codes and standards.

 Mapping of SOs and PEOs

          PEO

SO/PLO/SO

PEO-1

PEO-2

PEO-3

SO/PLO/SO-1

ü

ü

-

SO/PLO/SO -2

ü

ü

-

SO/PLO/SO -3

ü

-

ü

SO/PLO/SO -4

ü

ü

ü

SO/PLO/SO -5

ü

-

ü

SO/PLO/SO -6

ü

ü

-

SO/PLO/SO -7

ü

ü

ü

SO/PLO/SO -8

-

ü

ü

SO/PLO/SO -9

ü

-

ü


IEA Washington Accord Graduate Attributes

GA

Description

GA-1

Engineering Knowledge

GA-2

Problem Analysis

GA-3

Design/Development of Solutions

GA-4

Investigation

GA-5

Modern Tool Usage

GA-6

The Engineer and Society

GA-7

Environment and Sustainability

GA-8

Ethics

GA-9

Individual and Team Work

GA-10

Communication

GA-11

Project Management and Finance

GA-12

Lifelong Learning

 SO/PLO/SO to Graduate Attributes Mapping

PLO/SO

PLO/SO Short Title

IEA Washington Accord Graduate Attributes (GA)

Total

GA-1

GA-2

GA-3

GA-4

GA-5

GA-6

GA-7

GA-8

GA-9

GA-10

GA-11

GA-12

 

 

PLO/SO-1

Problem Solving

3

3

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

1

21

 

PLO/SO-2

Engineering Design

3

2

3

1

3

2

2

1

1

1

2

1

22

 

PLO/SO-3

Communication

1

1

1

X

1

2

1

2

2

3

2

1

17

 

PLO/SO-4

Ethics & Professionalism

1

1

2

X

1

3

2

3

1

2

1

1

18

 

PLO/SO-5

Teamwork & Leadership

1

1

1

X

1

2

1

2

3

2

3

1

18

 

PLO/SO-6

Experimentation & Analysis

2

3

1

3

2

2

2

1

1

2

1

2

22

 

PLO/SO-7

Lifelong Learning

2

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

3

16

 

PLO/SO-8

Sustainable Construction

2

2

3

1

2

3

3

2

1

1

2

2

24

 

PLO/SO-9

Project Management

2

2

2

1

3

3

2

2

3

2

3

2

27

 

Column Total:

17

16

16

9

17

20

15

15

14

15

17

14