Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

The Construction Management (CM) Department started its bachelor's degree program in 1985. Students pursuing the BS can follow one of four areas of specialization: General, Development, Specialty, and Facilities.

Origin and Developmental History

The program has a rich history, with its origins dating back to 1985. The collection of capstone projects was started with the graduates of the Fall 2015 semester, after the consolidation between Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University was finalized in July 2015.

Goals and Objectives

The program has the following objectives:

• Long Term Program Objective (LPO):
  • Continue to update the curriculum to reflect global and national construction industry needs.
  • Improve managerial/business skills of students to take leadership roles.
• Short Term Program Objectives (SPO):
  • Prepare students for a successful construction industry career.
  • Offer courses to prepare students for global and national construction industry needs.
  • Fulfill accreditation agency requirements for curriculum.
  • Encourage undergraduate students to participate in student competitions, industry events, and various professional chapter meetings.
  • Encourage graduate students to write research papers and proposals.

Program Learning Outcomes

The program aims to equip students with the following skills and knowledge:

• Estimate construction project implementation costs.
• Produce construction project implementation schedules.
• Carry out construction project management-related tasks.
• Demonstrate people skills to function as a team player.
• Demonstrate communication ability with construction project team members.
• Demonstrate capability to pursue advanced degree programs.
• Analyze ethical, social, and environmental responsibility of construction professionals.