Construction Management Degrees
The construction industry is becoming increasingly challenging and competitive. It is also employing more advanced technologies and scientific methods.
Not surprisingly college degrees are increasingly required for construction management positions. A growing trend is requiring construction managers to have experience and skills in business. Many construction positions now require knowledge of accounting, project management, finance and related areas.
This means that persons who are seeking a career in construction management will need to have college degrees. The most sought after college degrees include project management, engineering and architecture.
Popular Construction Management Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Everglades University. Everglades is a for profit school. The degree concentrates on practical knowledge such as Construction Contracts, Building Codes, Quality Control, Construction Law, Construction Scheduling, and Construction Project Management.
http://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/degree-programs_prospective_students.asp#2
- Drexel University, a large for profit school in the US with nine campuses offers both bachelors (four year) and masters’ (six year) degrees in construction management. A concentration in real estate is interested for those who want to enter real estate development. A part time study option is available. As is a five year degree program.
http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/ug/goodwin/cmgt-index.htm
- The School of Architecture and Building Engineering at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom offers post graduate construction management degrees. An interesting aspect of this program is that it offers construction management degrees specifically designed for those working in developing nations. It also offers a construction management degree for developed countries.
http://www.liv.ac.uk/lsa/courses/postgraduate/index.htm
- The University of Houston in Texas offers both undergraduate (bachelors) and graduate (masters) degrees in Construction Management. The program concentrates on training construction managers and foremen. It is certified by the American Council for Construction Education. http://www.tech.uh.edu/Programs/Construction_Management/
- Ferris State University in Michigan offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. This degree emphasizes construction technology and construction related computer software is integrated into all of the coursework.
http://www.ferris.edu/construction-management-degree.htm
- Lamar University part of the Texas State University systems offers some of its construction management courses online. It also offers traditional classroom instruction in construction management as well. The degrees are directed towards nontraditional students.
http://ceserver.lamar.edu/construction/
- The Distance Learning Program at the University of Florida offers an online Master of International Construction Management degree. This degree prepares individuals to work on construction projects all over the world.
http://www.distancelearning.ufl.edu/program.aspx?p=5
- The University of Southern Maine in New England offers an industrial technology degree with a concentration in construction management. This degree is aimed at those who are licensed in the building trades and construction workers that want to move up in the world. Non traditional students are welcome but must meet state standards.
http://usm.maine.edu/tech/Programs/const_magt.html
- The Purdue University Department of Building Construction Management offers graduate programs in construction management for those who already have a degree. Two different masters’ degrees in the subject are available as distance learning programs. http://www.tech.purdue.edu/bcm/academics/graduate/index.cfm
- The University of Washington in Seattle offers a master of science degree in construction management. This program focuses on planning and project management. Located in Seattle, Washington in the Pacific Northwest.
http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/academic/cm.html
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