Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree in construction management will give you the skill set you need to work in this specialized field. Many construction managers work as independent consultants, while others are employed by construction or real estate development companies. People who work in this field take charge of a project from its inception to the point where the structure is ready to be occupied.
This program will help you to appreciate the Big Picture on a project, as well as the individual steps involved in making it a reality. You will need to be able to understand the technical aspects of construction, as well as be able to communicate effectively with tradespeople, supervisors, and engineers. Here are some examples of the courses you would be taking as part of this program:
• Building Codes
• Commercial Construction Methods
• Construction Documents and Contracts
• Construction Project Scheduling
• Construction Quantity Surveying
• Construction Safety Management
• Cost Estimating and Analysis
• Human Communication
• Land Development
• Principles of Building Construction Management
• Real Estate Principles and Construction Finance
• Residential Construction Materials and Methods
• Site Construction and Measurement
• Statics and Strengths of Materials
• Structural Systems
• Utility Systems
Career Options
This degree program will prepare you for the following career choices:
• Construction Superintendent
• Construction Supervisor
• General Contractor
• Program Manager
• Project Manager
