Construction Management

WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?

The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management prepares students for professional careers in the management of construction projects. We provide a management-oriented technical curriculum built upon a balanced program of studies drawn from a variety of disciplines related to construction management. Included are a strong knowledge and understanding of construction safety, document reading, estimating, and scheduling.

The construction management concentration is a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques to the planning design and oversight of the building and management of construction projects. The presence of major construction firms and large architect/engineering firms in the region provides ample internship opportunities. The migration to green technology emphasis and increasingly sophisticated construction projects require stronger project management emphasis, making this program viable well into the future.

Kent State's Undergraduate Construction Management Program ranked 8th in the nation by Intelligent Magazine - 2021

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IS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?

What will I study?

The major includes learning the business of construction from inception to completion of a project, including an emphasis on construction materials and methods to enable graduates to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction work site activities and manage projects.

Students may also opt to choose an optional concentration in Civil Management, Mechanical and Electrical Management or Safety Management.

Students interested in pursuing a dual degree with the Architectural Studies major within the Bachelor of Arts degree may substitute certain coursework as outlined in the program requirements.

Are there opportunities outside of the classroom?

Construction management students in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design have the opportunity to:

Compete against other nationally ranked schools in construction competitions
Take field trips to industry conferences, local construction companies and job sites
Study abroad at the Kent State University campus in Florence, Italy
Do services projects and raise funds within the community
Join the Construction Management Student Organization

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For information on all of Kent State’s degrees and majors, go to the online catalog.