Executive MBA in CIM
The CIM Executive MBA degree program is designed to expand the industry/academic partnership by bringing CIM to the business world through an Executive-type MBA. It stands alone in its focused curriculum on the concrete production and concrete construction industries. The program – offered through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) – is the result of many years of close collaboration between MTSU, the CIM National Steering Committee and companies in the concrete industry. The four CIM intensive courses range from sustainable construction, troubleshooting concrete construction, concrete and construction finance and project scheduling and management.
The program, which began in the fall of 2012, takes participants beyond basics to a true understanding of forces that will shape the concrete and construction industry and will impart the skills necessary for leadership and team building, as well as the motivational skills to create synergy.
This customized MBA is a rigorous, highly interactive degree program that thrives on diversity of cultures with mutual benefit to participants and sponsoring companies. Its major themes are globalization, leadership, strategy, and execution. The program now allows for entry in any semester and is combined with the MBA Flex program to keep many options for courses available to students and can be completed as fast as 15 months or stretched out to accommodate a busy lifestyle. Many students are averaging 18-24 months currently. The format includes distance learning, webinars and one on-campus visit to MTSU. The distinctive partner structure is designed for networking and sharing experiences, while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Getting Started
Students can apply and enter the program any semester and a custom plan will be designed based on your desire to complete the degree in 15 months or longer. The distinctive partner structure is designed for networking and sharing experiences, while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Interested in learning more about the CIM MBA? Visit our website or contact Jon Huddleston at jon.huddleston@mtsu.edu.
Have you already attained your MBA and are looking for more?
We have been contacted by many people who have already earned an MBA and are looking to continue their education, specifically in the concrete industry. To answer this need we have introduced a graduate certificate.
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) graduate certificate was approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Council (THEC) in the spring of 2024. The program provides advanced study beyond the Concrete Industry Management and Construction Management baccalaureate degree programs and is intended as both professional development and as an intermediate step towards a desired graduate degree in the Concrete Industry Management Master of Business Administration (MBA) or as an addition to another graduate degree at MTSU or another academic institution. The certificate is now accepting applicants. The certificate is 12-credit hours and is comprised of four courses covering topics in sustainability, project management, concrete construction troubleshooting, and cost and controls. 
“After graduating the CIM MBA program, I was hired by CHRYSO admixtures and made the move from Colorado to the headquarters in Texas. I was initially brought on as the regional sales manager, but I have since become the U.S. vice president of sales and marketing. Honestly, having the MBA under my belt was a major reason that I was given the opportunity to be considered for the position. So long story short, thank you for helping to facilitate my success!”
Daniel Bentz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
CHRYSO
CIM Executive MBA Class of 2019