Construction management B.S.
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Construction management B.S.
Get hands-on industry experience and earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree in the only accredited construction management program in 熊猫在线视频.
Explore the construction management bachelor鈥檚 degree program at the University of 熊猫在线视频 Anchorage
Developed with input from 熊猫在线视频 contractors and professional industry organizations,
UAA鈥檚 construction management bachelor鈥檚 degree program teaches you to manage the
construction process from a business perspective. Graduates are prepared for the most
in-demand construction management careers in 熊猫在线视频 and around the world, and bachelor鈥檚
degree alumni have a nearly 100 percent job placement rate.
What you鈥檒l learn in the construction management program
The bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction management combines architecture, business and
engineering. You鈥檒l learn to manage construction crews, develop cost-effective construction
plans and monitor work progress while ensuring design compliance. You鈥檒l also develop
essential communication, time management and multitasking skills.
Associated Schools of Construction competition
Apply your estimating, scheduling and proposal skills to real-world challenges. Each
year the Associated Schools of Construction hosts a competition in Sparks, Nevada,
in which teams from all over the country compete to solve a construction problem.
The UAA team has a long track record of success, taking home second place in 2009,
first place in 2011 and a .
Construction management scholarships and financial aid
Get help with tuition and education costs. UAA offers a variety of scholarship opportunities
and other types of financial assistance you may apply for when you major in construction
management. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at UAA.
Did you know..
According to U.S. News and World Report, construction management is the fastest growing major in the United States.
What can you do with a construction management degree from UAA?
Construction management is a growing and dynamic field. In a recent listing of the
top 100 highest paying jobs in 熊猫在线视频, construction management placed in the top 20
with an expected 1,100 job openings in 熊猫在线视频.
Construction management careers
Construction managers work in all sectors of the construction industry, on everything
from small residential projects to skyscrapers, highways and bridges. Alumni of UAA鈥檚
bachelor鈥檚 degree program are prepared for a variety of professional-level employment
opportunities in construction companies, construction management consulting firms,
utility companies, government agencies and more.
By the numbers..
Construction management bachelor鈥檚 degree program highlights
With close connections to the local construction industry and extensive on-the-job learning experiences, the bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction management provides opportunities to prepare you for real-world careers:
- Get hands-on construction management experience. Required internships offer unique opportunities to learn construction management principles on the job. Internship projects have included demolition of the Eklutna Dam, reconstruction of Dalton Highway and other road work initiatives and work with a local military base. Learn more about construction management internships.
- Learn from top industry professionals. UAA faculty bring extensive professional construction and technology experience to the classroom in areas such as architecture, civil engineering and construction law. Small class sizes promote close mentorship and one-on-one interaction.
- Take part in the UAA Construction Management Club. This active club organizes and takes part in prestigious national competitions and facilitates a variety of networking events and opportunities with area professionals.
- Work in state-of-the-art facilities. The construction management program uses three computer labs as classrooms, each of which contain the most up-to-date computer and networking technology.
Amazing stories from construction management majors
Without the construction management program I definitely wouldn鈥檛 even be close to where I am now. This has pretty much set up my whole life. It鈥檚 a great job in an industry that will never go away.
Construction management bachelor鈥檚 degree program curriculum
The bachelor鈥檚 degree in construction management provides a broad knowledge of construction processes and techniques. Students learn about basic business principles as well as technical and operational aspects of the construction industry. Alumni are prepared to work in the construction office and on the job site.Top classes for construction management majors
- Mechanical and Electrical Technology
- Financial Management for Construction
- Construction Management Professional Practice
- Construction Equipment Management and Methods
- Advanced Construction Management Internship
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