Program Overview

Introduction to the Construction Management Program

The Construction Management Department offers students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree with a major in Construction Management and a Master of Science in Construction Management. While professional experience is preferred, students with a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, construction management, technology, engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Program Details

• The program offers certificates in project management, land development, and specialty construction.
• The College of Architecture and Construction Management is responsible for advising students in this program.

Admission Requirements

• There are no specific admission requirements for this program.
• Admission to Kennesaw State University is the only requirement to declare this major.

Recommended Courses

• Students should take MATH 1113 or higher.
• Students should take MATH 1179 or higher.
• Students should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in the Natural Sciences, choosing from:
  • CHEM 1211/1211L
  • CHEM 1212/1212L
  • PHYS 1111/1111L
  • PHYS 1112/1112L
  • PHYS 2211/2211L
  • PHYS 2212/2212L
  • BIOL 1107/1107L
  • BIOL 1108/1108L
• Note: Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L, nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Sample Classes

• CM 3170: Heavy Construction Practices
  • Introduction to heavy construction systems, including roads, bridges, sewer/water treatment facilities, and other transportation systems.
  • Topics include contract analysis, work breakdown, equipment selection, site logistics planning, project scheduling, cost productivity, performance management, quality control, and risk management.
• CM 3290: Finance for Facility Managers
  • Study of methods and techniques for managing facilities, including strategic planning, estimating, budgeting, life cycle costing, and integrated decision making.
  • Exploration of the role and responsibilities of facility managers in different business forms and organization models.
• CM 3310: Real Estate Development Practices
  • Overview of the land development process, providing a foundation for advanced land development courses.
  • Focus on planning and carrying out land development projects, including legal issues encountered in the profession.
• CM 3480: Mechanical and Electrical Systems Estimating
  • Continuation of the study of the estimating process, emphasizing the specialty contractors portion of the construction project.
  • Topics include estimating procedure, soft costs, using standard industry references and software, and bidding strategy.

Certificates and Minors

• Construction Management Minor
• Facilities Management Certificate
• Land Development Certificate
• Project Management Certificate
• Specialty Construction Certificate