About This Program
Build your future with the Construction Management bachelor's degree program. Our program prepares graduates for leadership in the increasingly complex, sophisticated and rewarding field of construction management through access to advanced technologies, leading experts, hands-on training and industry insights that prepare you to lead in a variety of construction management roles. Read more...
Contact Information
- Suat Gunhan, Ph.D. | sgunhan@kent.edu | 330-672-2917
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- Chat with an Admissions Counselor
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Construction managers
- 8.5% much faster than the average
- 476,700 number of jobs
- $97,180 potential earnings
Accreditation
The B.S. degree in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.
First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.
First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.
Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.
Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.
Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.
Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| ARCH 10001 | UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE (KFA) | 3 |
| CMGT 10001 | INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 11044 | CONSTRUCTION SAFETY | 3 |
| CMGT 11071 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS I | 3 |
| CMGT 21071 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS II | 3 |
| CMGT 22200 | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT READING 1 | 3 |
| CMGT 27210 | SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 31023 | CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING | 3 |
| CMGT 31033 | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CMGT 31040 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS | 3 |
| CMGT 33092 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (ELR) (WIC) 2 | 3 |
| CMGT 41040 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I | 3 |
| CMGT 41041 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II | 3 |
| CMGT 42030 | BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 42105 | CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW | 3 |
| CMGT 42107 | CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING | 3 |
| CMGT 42111 | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 43099 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) | 3 |
| CMGT 43111 | INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING STRUCTURES | 3 |
| Construction Management (CMGT) Elective | 3 | |
| Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA) | ||
| ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| ENG 20002 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| FIN 26074 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| MATH 11012 | INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
| MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKTG 25010 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
| PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| American Civic Literacy Requirement 3 | 3 | |
| Kent Core Composition | 6 | |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 3 | 3-6 | |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 3 | 0-3 | |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences (total credit hours in this category must be 8 for this major) | 3 | |
| Concentrations | ||
| Choose from the following: | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
- 1
Students declaring a dual degree program with the B.A. in Architectural Studies major may substitute AED 10102 for CMGT 22200.
- 2
A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
- 3
If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.
Civil Management Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| CMGT 42054 | CIVIL ESTIMATING | 3 |
| CMGT 42055 | CIVIL UTILITY SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CMGT 42056 | SOILS AND MATERIALS | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Mechanical and Electrical Management Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| CMGT 42051 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN BUILDING DESIGN | 3 |
| CMGT 42052 | MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING | 3 |
| CMGT 42053 | SUBCONTRACTOR LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICES | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Safety Management Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| CMGT 31044 | ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 31046 | INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION | 3 |
| CMGT 41048 | OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Sustainability Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) | ||
| ARCS 30421 | ENVIRONMENTAL IMPERATIVES | 3 |
| CMGT 42051 | ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN BUILDING DESIGN | 3 |
| CMGT 42059 | MANAGING MASS TIMBER PROJECTS | 3 |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 9 | |
Graduation Requirements
| Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| 2.250 | 2.000 |
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 10001 | UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE (KFA) | 3 |
| CMGT 10001 | INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MATH 11022 | TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) | 3 |
| UC 10001 | FLASHES 101 | 1 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CMGT 11044 | CONSTRUCTION SAFETY | 3 |
| CMGT 11071 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS I | 3 |
| CMGT 22200 | CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT READING | 3 |
| MATH 11012 | INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| ACCT 23020 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| CMGT 42030 | BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ENG 20002 | INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING | 3 |
| American Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CMGT 21071 | CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS II | 3 |
| ECON 22060 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| PHY 13001 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) | 4 |
| PHY 13021 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 1 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| CMGT 27210 | SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 3 |
| CMGT 31023 | CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING | 3 |
| CMGT 31033 | MECHANICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| CMGT 41040 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I | 3 |
| CMGT 42111 | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| CMGT 31040 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS | 3 |
| CMGT 41041 | CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II | 3 |
| CMGT 42105 | CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW | 3 |
| CMGT 43111 | INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING STRUCTURES | 3 |
| MKTG 25010 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| CMGT 33092 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (ELR) (WIC) | 3 |
| CMGT 42107 | CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING | 3 |
| ECON 22061 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) | 3 |
| FIN 26074 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| MGMT 24163 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| CMGT 43099 | CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | 9 | |
| Construction Management (CMGT) Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 120 | |
University Requirements
All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.
NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.
| Requirement | Credits/Courses |
|---|---|
| Flashes 101 (UC 10001) | 1 credit hour |
Course is not required for students with 30+ transfer credits (excluding College Credit Plus) or age 21+ at time of admission. | |
| American Civic Literacy | 3 credit hours |
| Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR) | varies |
Students must successfully complete one course or approved experience. | |
| Kent Core (see table below) | 36-37 credit hours |
| Writing-Intensive Course (WIC) | 1 course |
Students must earn a minimum C grade in the course. | |
| Upper-Division Requirement | 39 credit hours |
Students must successfully complete 39 upper-division (numbered 30000 to 49999) credit hours to graduate. | |
| Total Credit Hour Requirement | 120 credit hours |
Kent Core Requirements
| Requirement | Credits/Courses |
|---|---|
| Kent Core Composition (KCMP) | 6 |
| Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (KMCR) | 3 |
| Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (KHUM/KFA) (min one course each) | 9 |
| Kent Core Social Sciences (KSS) (must be from two disciplines) | 6 |
| Kent Core Basic Sciences (KBS/KLAB) (must include one laboratory) | 6-7 |
| Kent Core Additional (KADL) | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36-37 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Understand construction materials, methods and processes.
- Competently read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
- Control and manage the scope of work for a construction jobsite.
- Maintain a safe work environment.
- Quantify takeoffs and cost estimates.
- Understand the scheduling process and use computer software to create construction schedules.
- Uphold ethical and professional standards.
- Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze and perform functions within construction projects.
- Communicate effectively to operate effectively in a construction management environment.
- Understand construction laws, codes and regulations.
Full Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management employs a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques and oversight to the building and management of construction projects. Students learn the business of construction from inception to completion of a project—including emphasis on construction materials and methods—that will enable them to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction worksite activities and manage projects.
The Construction Management major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Civil Management concentration offers students an opportunity to further explore civil construction estimating functions, utility systems and soils. Focusing on the critical systems that are needed for all projects, this concentration provides construction managers with the tools to navigate civil construction of any project.
- The Mechanical and Electrical Management concentration offers students expertise in mechanical systems. By exposing students to sustainable building technologies, specific mechanical and electrical estimating and leadership, this concentration sets students apart in knowledge base and experience. Construction managers are more effective with an in-depth understanding of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems.
- The Safety Management concentration is for those wishing to pursue a career in safety and/or construction managers looking to expand their knowledge in safety related to construction. Students take advanced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and safety courses while exposing themselves to insurance and workers' compensation laws and procedures. Safety is the top priority of project management teams, and this concentration looks to provide future leaders with the tools to lead a safe job site.
- The Sustainability concentration prepares students to lead environmentally responsible and resource-efficient construction projects.
Cooperative education opportunities are available to students in construction companies and architect/engineering firms in the region. In addition, students have an opportunity to pursue a dual degree with the B.A. degree in Architectural Studies.