Construction Management BS Degree
Build a Dynamic Career in the Construction Industry
With approximately 7 million employees, construction is the largest industry in the United States. When you earn a bachelor’s degree in construction management from The University of Texas at Tyler, you are prepared to take the helm of a large-scale construction project, handling planning, coordination and supervision.
- Complete a hands-on program that provides the practical and managerial knowledge needed to succeed on an actual construction project.
- Study construction management, a specialized discipline offered at few universities
anywhere in the world.
- Accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Bachelor’s in Construction Management: Practical Training for the Real-World.
- Prepare to manage multimillion-dollar projects in high-production housing, commercial construction, or in major civil or industrial construction.
- Take classes in finance, management, marketing, economics and accounting to master the business side of construction management.
- Gain the ability to motivate teams, facilitate subcontractors and manage equipment and materials to produce a solid finished structure.
- Get hands-on experience through service-learning projects such as working with Habitat for Humanity to build homes.
Learn more about The University of Texas at Tyler's construction management BS degree.
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Career Outlook for Construction Management
The job prospects for construction managers are anticipated to grow by 5% through 2024. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics feels prospects are best for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering, along with practical work experience in the construction field.
For more, go to Occupational Outlook Handbook - Construction Managers.
Marketable Skills for Construction Management MajorsTo see construction management skills that are most sought after by employers in today's market, visit Marketable Skills for the College of Engineering.
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Construction Management Courses: Experiential. Multi-Faceted.
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Construction Materials and Methods
Study materials, methods and sequences of the construction process, with an emphasis on design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and wood.
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Soils and Foundations in Construction
Get an introduction to soil types found on construction projects; properties and classification of soil, embankment control, dewatering, excavation supports, foundations, piers and pilings.
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Construction Scheduling
Learn about construction project management scheduling. Topics include project selection and scheduling, use of estimates to predict the schedule, scheduling subcontracting, cost controls and more.
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Construction Management Faculty: Hands-On. Professional.
--Study with professors knowledgeable about the latest construction techniques and processes.
--Get one-on-one support from professors who are passionate about the field of construction management, including encouraging students to use their skills to engage in community service and help those in need.
--Gain a well-rounded business education from professors who have mastered the financial
and employee management aspects of construction management.
Learn more about UT Tyler construction management faculty.