ACCE Required Public Information

Our Mission is to prepare students for professional careers in the management of construction projects and companies through education, experiential learning, and research in various and distinctive arenas of the construction industry, in regionally, nationally and globally diverse settings.

Our Vision is to create and maintain an organization of highly skilled faculty members, and staff, housed in a world-class facility, while serving our Students’ needs, and driving innovation within the industry through the utilization of exceptional knowledge and dedication to research and continuous improvement. This will ultimately differentiate ours as the program of choice to those seeking a high quality, well-rounded, focused educational experience.

Kent State University Construction Management is accredited by ACCE.

Construction Management Program Strategic Objectives (By 2024)

Increase six year graduation rate by 5% or to 70%
Increase retention rate to 80%
Achieve 95% placement rate or above every semester
Have 10 endowed scholarships ($25,000)
Maintain an enrollment of at least 250 undergraduates
Faculty to participate in two professional development events annually

Admissions and Enrollment

Standards for the admission of technology, management and applied engineering students are identical to the applicable standards for other majors at Kent State University:

Admission - Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Freshman Application, Instructions and Admission Requirements

All transfer students whether internal or external will meet with our CAED advisors and also with the CMGT director and/or faculty to determine what and where their transfer courses will fit into our CMGT program curriculum.

Undergraduate Transfer Student Application, Instructions, and Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Transfer, Transitioning and Former Students Admission Policy and Transfer Credit Information

Cmgt Quality Improvement Plan (PDF)

Program Learning Outcomes

The ultimate Program Learning Outcome of the Program is to meet 20 ACCE student learning outcomes.

SLO 1. Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.

SLO 2. Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.

SLO 3. Create a construction project safety plan.

SLO 4. Create construction project cost estimates.

SLO 5. Create construction project schedules.

SLO 6. Analyze professional decisions based on ethical principles.

SLO 7. Analyze construction documents for planning and management of construction processes.

SLO 8. Analyze methods, materials, and equipment used to construct projects.

SLO 9. Apply construction management skills as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

SLO 10. Apply electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.

SLO 11. Apply basic surveying techniques for construction layout and control.

SLO 12. Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction process.

SLO 13. Understand construction risk management.

SLO 14. Understand construction accounting and cost control.

SLO 15. Understand construction quality assurance and control.

SLO 16. Understand construction project control processes.

SLO 17. Understand the legal implications of contract, common, and regulatory law to manage a construction project.

SLO 18. Understand the basic principles of sustainable construction.

SLO 19. Understand the basic principles of structural behavior.

SLO 20. Understand the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.

Student Achievement/Awards

Student Achievement

Awards

Competition	Year	Award/Event	Notes
Associated Builders Contractors - ABC Construction Management Competition	2014	1st Place	Quality Control Category
Associated Builders Contractors- ABC Construction Management Competitoin	2015	3rd Place	Project Management Category
MCAA of Cleveland	2015	MCAA Chapter of Excellence Grant	Presented to MCAA of Cleveland Student Chapter
New Builders Competition	2018	1st Place	Commercial Division Category
New Builders Competition	2019	1st Place	Commercial Division Category
Associated Schools of Construction - ASC Region 3	2019	3rd Place	Project Solutions Competitions
New Builders Competition	2020	1st Place	Commercial Division Category
New Builders Competition	2022	2nd Place	Commercial Division Category
MCAA Annual Student Chapter Competition	2022	Final Four	Kent State Student Chapter made it to Final Four for the first time (National Level)

Student Achievement/Scholarships

Construction Management Scholarships

American concrete institute

For a full-time construction management major in good standing in their junior year with a minimum GPA of 2.75. First preference is to students from Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Summit, Portage, Median, Lorain, Stark and Wayne counties. The scholarship may be renewed in the recipient's senior year as determined by the scholarship committee.

Associated general contractors - akron division scholarship

Selected by Construction Management director and faculty.

brewer-garrett construction management

Two awards are given to Kent State University students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. Preference will be given to students actively engaged in the Construction Management Student Organization (CMSO). This is an annual award and is not renewable; however, the current year's recipient may reapply. Kent State University has the final selection authority for this scholarship.

chuck fell construction management travel

This fund supports student travel relating to curricular and/or co-curricular activities for students enrolled in the construction management program.

construction management alumni scholarship

The recipients shall be selected on the basis of Kent State students who are enrolled in the Construction Management program. Kent State University has the final selection authority for this scholarship. May be applied to tuition, room and board, fees, books and supplies, travel expenses for attending conferences and competitions relating to being enrolled in the Construction Management program.

MCAs cleveland endowed scholarship

Kent State University student in their sophomore year of study majoring in Construction Management. Must have a GPA of at least 2.75. Must participate in either a Mechanical Contractor's Association of Cleveland company internship and/or participate on the Fall Mechanical Contractor's Assocation of America student competition project team. Kent State University has the final selection authority for this scholarship.

neca scholarship

To support a scholarship for a full-time Construction Management major in their sophomore, junior or senior year with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preferences given to students whose permanent address is in the following counties: Sandusky, Huron, Erie, Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga, Lake, Ashtabula, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Wayne, Stark, Tuscawaras, Columbiana, Carroll, Jefferson in Ohio plus Brooke and Hancock in West Virginia; students involved with the NECA Student Chapter activities; and students with an MEP Concentration. Kent State University has the final selection authority for this scholarship.

turner construction scholarship

A Kent State University student in good standing, who is in their sophomore year of study or higher and enrolled full time in the Construction Management program in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

The wayne homes residential construction management scholarship

For a student enrolled full time in the B.S. Construction Management program that has interest in home building with first preference for a student from the states where Wayne Homes is located - Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Michigan.

wayne homes construction management home builders competition fund

This fund supports Construction Management program's student teams who participate in the National Association of Home Builders competitions or other similar home builder competitions.

Grunley construction management access scholarship

For students from underrepresented populations who are entering into or enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree. Preference is for first-generation students and for student who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives. The award should go to an incoming freshman and is renewable through the recipient's second year if they remain in good standing in the Construction Management program. It is the donor's intent that this scholarship helps students who are motivated to succeed in college and beyond, and who need a financial helping hand to get "in the door."

grunley construction management completion fund

For Bachelor of Science in Construction Management students who are in good standing and within three semesters of graduation. The awardee should be a student who, after exhausting all other funding options, still cannot cover the expenses allowed under this scholarship.

Placement Data

placement data

Spring 2022 Graduates Spring Capstone Student Survey

Number of Construction Management Capstone Students	Placement Rate	Average Starting Salary
35	94.28%	$62K

Other (please specify)	7%	2
Specialty contractor (MEP)	4%	1
Manufacturers / suppliers of construction materials	0%	0
Residential construction	26%	7
Industrial construction	11%	3
Heavy highway / civil construction	15%	4
Commercial construction	67%	18

2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
220	243	250	247	232	240

2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2017-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
18	25	28	22	26	24	37	36	54	75	60