Construction Management
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    Construction Management

    University of Southern Mississippi
    University of Southern Mississippi
    United States of America
    United States of America, West Hattiesburg
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 25,782 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Construction Management

    About

    Why Study Construction Management?

    A degree in construction management teaches graduates how to plan and manage the work flow, personnel, equipment, and processes required to safely and ethically construct a project on time and within budget using best practices and current technology. Our graduates are high in demand in all sectors of the construction industry.

    The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

    1. Annual student enrollment and graduation data is published.
    2. The degree program Quality Improvement Plan includes the following:
      1. Faculty report the achievement of performance targets for the ACCE Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) identified on the curriculum map which maps the 20 ACCE SLOs to major courses.
      2. Alumni survey data results are reviewed.
      3. Industry Advisory Council members review 6-8 courses an academic year and provide feedback for improvements.

    More Accreditation Information

    Students complete courses that include:

    • Digital Graphics and Building Information Modeling
    • Estimating
    • Planning and Scheduling and Cost Control
    • Safety, Contracts, and Construction Law
    • Materials, Methods, and MEP Systems
    • Structural Design and Analysis
    • Construction Project Management

    Construction Management students complete a 300 hour internship with a host company in the construction industry. The internship is typically completed in the summer and often leads to a full-time job offer after the student graduates.

    Disciplines

    School of Construction and Design

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Strong Freshman applicants will present a 2.5 minimum GPA in core academic subjects. It is understood that most foreign education systems do not follow the same core curriculum as taught in U.S. high schools. Therefore, each applicant will be evaluated on criteria particular to the educational system of the country in which they completed their studies. However, it is expected that a college preparatory curriculum include courses in English, Math, Science, and Social Science.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 45

    How to Apply

    • USM Application or Common Application
    • $45 application fee
    • Copies of high school transcripts and/or school leaving examination results
    • Proof of English proficiency (see English Proficiency section for acceptable tests and waiver options)
    • Optional: SAT or ACT (required for Freshman Merit Scholarship consideration) 

    Construction Management

    University of Southern Mississippi

    University of Southern Mississippi

    United States of America

    United States of America, West Hattiesburg

    Go to Official Website