Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree is designed to provide students with the leadership and technical skills necessary to effectively manage construction projects from start to finish. This degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education and is one of the largest in the country.

Program Snapshot

• Program Format: Hybrid
• Number of Credit Hours: 129 Total Hours
• Entry Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Time to Complete: Four-year Program
• Primary Campus: Marietta

Program Benefits

The Construction Management degree at Kennesaw State University offers several benefits, including:

• Top 20 Schools in the U.S. that students want to attend, as reported by U.S. News and World Report
• Over 7,100 companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020
• Internships: Most students are able to get paid construction management jobs while earning their degrees at KSU
• Job Placement: The Advisory Board actively helps students and graduates get hired into the industry
• Accreditation and Ranking: The Construction Management degree is accredited by the American Council of Construction Education and is ranked by College Choice in the top 35 Best Bachelor's in Construction Management programs in the nation
• Most Scholarship Awards: The department awards more scholarships, with the largest amounts, than any other department at KSU
• Focused Concentrations: Students can choose from six concentrations, including General Contracting, Land Development, Electrical and Mechanical Construction, Heavy Civil or Highway Construction, Facility Management, and Residential Construction

What Can You Do with a Construction Management Degree?

Graduates with a Construction Management degree can pursue various career paths, including:

• Land Development
• General Contracting
• Specialty Construction
• Electrical and Mechanical
• Heavy Construction
• Facilities Management
• Job Superintendent
• Land Development Manager
• Project Manager
• State Highway Department Supervisor

Double Owl Pathway

The Double Owl Pathway allows undergraduate students to obtain their undergraduate and graduate degrees at significantly lower costs and in less time than pursuing each degree separately. KSU offers a variety of Pathways to choose from, including the Construction Management MS and Public Administration MPA.

Related Degrees and Programs

Related degrees and programs include:

• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Curriculum

The Construction Management curriculum includes a variety of courses that provide students with hands-on experience and professional engagement. The degree pathway maps out courses by semester and by year, helping students stay on track for graduation.