Earn an On-Line Certificate from Holyoke Community College in
Building Materials Sales & Management
  • Take college-level courses specific to the building materials industry.
  • Work from your computer any place, any time.
  • Complete the program in two academic years or stretch it out to four years as your schedule permits.
  • Transfer your credits to any number of associate-degree or baccalaureate programs.
  • Simultaneously earn your credential as a Certified Building Material Specialist (CBMS).
  • Lay the foundation for a dynamic career in the building materials industry.

    • The curriculum provides a comprehensive background in business management, marketing, sales and customer service, as well as technical exposure to building materials, and blueprint reading and design. The courses are delivered using the most advanced forms of distance-learning technology including email, on-line discussions, videocassettes, and CD-ROM. The program is ideally suited for those seeking an entry into high-level sales and management careers in both the wholesale and retail sectors of the building materials industry. The growth and change that have been characteristic of this industry have created an unprecedented demand for professionally trained individuals in search of leadership roles in the field.

    The program is endorsed by the Northeast Retail Lumber Association (NRLA). Graduates will also earn credit toward NRLA's Certified Building Materials Specialist (CBMS) credential.

    Prepare for careers as:
  • Architectural and construction liaison
  • Purchasing manager
  • Construction supervisor
  • Estimator
  • Inside or outside sales representative
  • Inventory controller
  • Quality control manager
  • Customer service manager
  • Engineered products designer
    •      		You will learn about:
  • Primary and secondary building materials
  • Light-frame structure technology
  • Architectural blueprint reading and estimating
  • Energy-efficient housing
  • Building materials marketing
  • Engineered materials
  • Windows, doors, trim
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    Courses
    1. TCH 120.66 Building Materials Technology (3 credits)
    2. BUS 115.66 Computer Applications (3 credits) 

    3. MGT 230.66    Principles of Management (3 credits)
    4. MKT 227.66   Customer Service and Sales (3 credits) 
    5. TCH 122.66   Blueprint Reading, Estimating, and Design (4 credits)
    6. MKT 110.66    Principles of Retailing (3 credits)  
    7. MKT 240.66    Principles of Marketing(3 credits)
    8. BUS/COP280.66    Cooperative Education (3 credits)

    All courses follow the standard Holyoke Community College academic Semester Academic Calendar. It is recommended that students take 1 or 2 courses per semester in the order listed above.

    Books may be purchased at the HCC Bookstore Online or by phone at: (413)552-2521 - Specify course number and section (66) when purchasing books.

    For more information about the program, contact the program advisor, John Donnellan, Dean of Business, at (413) 552-2284, or by e-mail at jdonnellan@hcc.mass.edu.

    Students interested in formally entering the program (matriculate) should complete a Division of Continuing Education Matriculation Form, send in official copies (sealed envelope) of high school transcript, and any necessary college transcripts.

    Division of Continuing Education
    Holyoke Community College
    303 Homestead Avenue
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Attn: Roberta Perotti
    rperotti@hcc.mass.edu

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    Holyoke Community College is a fully-accredited two-year degree-granting college operated as part of the Massachusetts State College system. Founded in 1946, HCC offers more than 50 degrees and certificates in areas that include business administration, health care, arts and sciences, and technology.

    © 2001 Holyoke Community College; Holyoke, MA 01040
    		Michael Kowalewski, 2003