Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology

The online Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Technology from Arizona State University is an ACCE- and ABET-accredited program that prepares students for a seamless transition into a professional construction career. This program leverages technology, engineering, and business to equip students with the necessary skills to manage building projects from start to finish.

Program Details

• Total classes: 40
• Weeks per class: 7.5–15
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Degree Questions Answered

The program provides a comprehensive education for future construction professionals, covering technical knowledge, leadership skills, and industry connections. Key areas of study include project planning and scheduling, cost estimating, sustainable practices, construction methods, materials science, and safety management.

Skills Developed

The curriculum emphasizes industry-specific skills in construction, technology, management, and business. Developing these capabilities prepares students to lead building projects and make strategic decisions. Areas of competency include:

• Technical construction: Apply skills in blueprint reading, construction planning, safety compliance, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
• Business: Drive growth through budgeting, cost analysis, ethical decision-making, marketing, and business development.
• Management: Manage contracts, allocate resources, assess risks, lead teams, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Technology: Explore industry-standard software for virtual design, estimating, equipment management, and business operations, including 3D modeling tools for building information modeling.

Hands-on Training Opportunities

The program balances theory and practice to ensure students are equipped to turn blueprints into buildings. Courses include collaborative assignments that strengthen interpersonal skills essential to succeeding in the people-driven construction industry. Faculty members lead courses with years of firsthand experience and strong industry connections.

Professional Licensure and Certification

ASU's academic programs that prepare students for professional licensure or certification are designed to meet Arizona's requirements. Completing an ASU program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

Construction Management Degree Courses

Courses combine theory and hands-on learning to explore every stage of the construction process, from planning to project delivery. Students learn to complete projects on time, within budget, and at the highest quality. The curriculum also strengthens quantitative skills through coursework in statistics and physics. To graduate, students complete a construction project management capstone that applies what they have learned and gives them experience solving construction challenges.

Course Examples

• ACC 382: Accounting and Financial Analysis
• CON 310: Testing of Materials for Construction
• CON 345: Mechanical Systems
• CON 383: Construction Estimating
• CON 424: Structural Design
• CON 453: Construction Technology
• CON 455: Construction Project Management
• CON 448: Sustainable Construction

Career Opportunities

A solid foundation in construction and technology opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Students can pursue roles as construction project engineers, schedulers, safety coordinators, and sustainability specialists. This program also prepares students to pursue graduate studies and advance into leadership positions, including project executive or company owner. Additional career paths include but are not limited to:

• Construction Manager: Growth: 8.7%, Salary: $106,980
• Cost Estimator: Growth: -4.2%, Salary: $77,070
• General Manager (GM): Growth: 4.4%, Salary: $102,950
• Project Manager: Growth: 5.6%, Salary: $100,750

Instruction and Faculty

Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:

• National Academy of Construction members
• National Academy of Engineering members
• National Academy of Inventors members
• National Academy of Sciences member

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

First Year Additional Requirements

• A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score, minimum 24 ACT combined score, 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA, or class ranking in the top 25% of high school class.
• Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not accepted.

Transfer Additional Requirements

Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours must have:

• A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for less than 24 transfer hours.
• No high school math or science competency deficiencies.
• Test scores or alternatives that meet requirements, including:
  • A minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken before March 5, 2016).
  • A minimum 24 ACT combined score.
  • A minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses.
  • Class ranking in the top 25% of the applicant’s high school class.

Transfer students with more than 24 transferable college credit hours must meet either the primary or the secondary criteria (not both). Primary criteria: Applicants must have:

• A minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for 24 or more transfer hours.
• No high school math or science competency deficiencies (if ASU Admission Services requires submission of a high school transcript).

Secondary criteria: Applicants must have:

• A minimum transfer GPA of 2.50 for 24 or more transfer hours.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 in all critical courses (CON 100, CON 101, CON 244, CON 252, MAT 170).

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Related Programs

Undergraduate programs that might also be of interest include:

• Operations Management (BAS)
• Mechanical Engineering (BSE)
• Technological Entrepreneurship and Management (BS)
• Engineering Management (BSE)

About ASU Online

ASU Online is dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality online education to students from across the country and around the world. The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the path to their degrees. The school has received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report, including being ranked among the top 25% of all accredited engineering programs in the nation.