Construction Management

Do you want to gain the skills and knowledge that construction industry employers seek when hiring and promoting? If you are looking for a degree program that can help you become proficient in design and technology, as well as project management and communication, consider the University of Minnesota's Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management.

The Construction Management major and certificate are now WIA (Workplace Investment Act) certified! Please contact your local Minnesota WorkForce Center to find out if you are eligible to receive WIA funding for your studies.

Professionals in Demand

Recent statistics show that opportunities construction management graduates in the construction industry; in architectural, engineering, and related services firms; and in local governments are returning. Many construction managers are also self-employed as general contractors.

Do More Than Read Textbooks

In this practical, real-world program, you'll do more than read textbooks — you'll gain professional experience firsthand. That's because faculty focus on actual construction and business issues and relate classroom experiences to the workplace. The Construction Management program is:

Industry-driven and grounded in current industry practices and technologies
Multidisciplinary, to help you develop the broad base of knowledge you'll need in the field
Supportive, with small classes, responsive advisers, and easy access to faculty
Flexible, with evening and online courses

Prepare for Success

Whether you're a working professional seeking a part-time program or a full-time student with a strong interest in construction, this degree will prepare you for success. You'll gain essential knowledge in:

Design and construction technologies
Estimating
Contracts and specifications
Construction project management
Results measurement
Quality assurance

Nationally Recognized Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Science is a nationally recognized, four-year practitioner-oriented degree. Courses are designed and taught by industry professionals and University faculty. They take a hands-on approach — focusing on theory and its application in the workplace.

As a non-freshman-admitting degree program, you are required to complete at least one year of lower division course work before you are eligible to apply for pre-major admission.

Curriculum Options

In addition to the undergraduate degree, several other curriculum options are available in construction management:

You can take construction management courses as a non-admitted student to develop professional skills or to learn more about the construction management degree program. See the Construction Management Fact Sheet for more information on courses and How to Take Credit Courses for more information on taking courses as a non-admitted student.