Construction Management

Bachelor's Program
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Build great things: Construction Management at UC
School of Business and Justice Studies ♦ Utica College Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Description


The major in construction management is designed to prepare students for careers in the growing field of the management of construction projects. It includes a balanced focus on:
  • technical construction knowledge – like methods and materials, construction processes, and surveying – and
  • the managerial, financial, and planning skills necessary for taking charge of construction activities.

Throughout the curriculum there are also consistent emphases on such broad strengths as excellence in oral and written communication, an understanding of the social and cultural dynamics of the construction industry, and the qualities of ethical business practice and the principles of social responsibility.

Students will learn the fundamentals of:

  • construction management,
  • project control, and
  • technical skills in graphics, materials, equipment, planning & scheduling, finance, and estimating.

Students in construction management will develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete construction projects on time and within budget, adhering to construction standards and safety guidelines.

Professional Opportunities


The construction management industry is a diverse and global group of professional constructors and trade organizations providing a service to owners and the capital projects being undertaken. Professional construction managers are contracted to perform management and project control procedures.

Graduates are expected to make a smooth, seamless transition into the construction industry, and will be able to find employment in any of its major applications, including:
  • commercial
  • design build
  • heavy civil
  • residential applications

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