About This Program

The Construction Management minor gives students an introduction to the body of knowledge expected for entry-level professional construction management positions. The minor is particularly appropriate for students whose major or interest is architecture, business or interior design.

Contact Information

• Suat Gunhan, Ph.D. | sgunhan@kent.edu | 330-672-2917
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements Summary - Minors

Minimum Minor GPA	Minimum Overall GPA
2.500	2.000

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Quantify takeoffs and cost estimates.
2. Understand the scheduling process and use computer software to create construction schedules.
3. Uphold ethical and professional standards.
4. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and perform functions within construction projects.
5. Communicate effectively to operate effectively in a construction management environment.