Construction management is an interdisciplinary program combining surveying, construction, and materials engineering with business foundations and operations management. Construction management at Michigan Tech prepares you to become a dynamic leader in large-scale project management.
A bachelor’s degree in construction management from Michigan Tech prepares you to plan, budget, and supervise building and commercial construction projects from start to finish. Learn the basics of surveying, utility systems, construction, and materials science. Develop critical business and communication skills in order to complete projects on time and under budget. Practice sustainable building practices to meet client needs and conserve resources.
At Michigan Tech, construction management is an interdisciplinary program based in both the College of Business and the College of Engineering’s Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering. Work closely with experienced faculty from both colleges. Collaborate with your fellow students in hands-on experiences by joining the Husky Construction and Design Association or American Society for Engineering Management. Meet with dedicated academic and career advisors to gain valuable experience with internships and co-ops in construction trades.
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No. 3best construction management school in Michigan (Niche)
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$108,210average salary
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6,030construction managers employed in Michigan
What Will I Study?
Build on a foundation of mathematics, engineering principles, and project management skills. Develop hands-on expertise working on real construction projects. Put your skills to the test in either an industry-sponsored Senior Design capstone project or collaborative Enterprise team. Expand your expertise with advanced coursework in the following areas:
- Construction planning and scheduling
- Construction contracts
- Construction finance and accounting
- Design-build project delivery
- Structural analysis and design
- Sustainable construction
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Tomorrow Needs Insightful Management
In construction management, you will learn site planning, cost estimation, and construction quantity. Take on legal aspects, finances, planning, and scheduling of tasks. Ensure safe and sustainable construction methods. Tomorrow needs construction managers who understand underlying socio-environmental philosophies. Follow green building solutions and other current issues and trends.
Engineering Enterprise Concentration
You can pursue an Enterprise concentration by taking part in Michigan Tech's award-winning Enterprise program. It's a great way to enhance your undergraduate degree. Enterprise is when students work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that's more like a business than a classroom. Choose from among 25 Enterprise teams on campus to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
All Enterprise teams are open to all majors, including construction management-focused teams such as Built World Enterprise or Green Campus. Tackle real-world design projects for industry sponsors or take part in a national competition (or both). This concentration can add courses in business and entrepreneurship.
Be Career Ready
Earn a construction management bachelor's degree from Michigan Tech. Become career ready for tomorrow's technology-driven world. Construction management graduates from Michigan Tech have a high placement rate.
Explore career opportunities for construction managers.
- Construction Specialist
- Estimator
- Field Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Project Manager
Credentials
Students can obtain:
- ACI Concrete Field Testing—Grade I
- OSHA 30-hour card
The construction management program focuses primarily on building and commercial construction, with a lesser emphasis on heavy civil, industrial, or residential construction.
Our ACCE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepares students to create the future.