Construction Management (B.S.)
Description
The University offers a fully on-line bachelor of science (B.S.) in construction management. The program combines education and experience in both technical and managerial skills to prepare students for leadership roles in the construction profession. With its comprehensive, management-oriented focus, the program helps students understand the impact of construction on the environment and society and prepares students to be leaders in this exciting field.
- The online bachelor's degree in construction management includes an 81-credit major plus 39 credits of foundational studies (general education) for a total of 120 credits. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per these transfer guidelines.
- The program provides instruction in: building design and planning; environmental control systems; principles of quality concrete and the proper techniques used in the field; project management, including construction costs, budgets, bids, critical path scheduling, inspection, manpower utilization, and cost control; theories of forces in building structures; and use of tapes, levels, and transits to layout structures, determine elevations, and locate boundaries.
- Courses in the online degree in construction management are developed and taught by full-time professors and industry partners who have work experience in the field. Students gain real-world experience through participation in the internship program, which requires actual work experience.
- The Construction Management Program is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories). The program also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.
Technology Requirements
All students enrolled in the online Construction Management Program must have access to a Windows computer. Mac users will need to install Windows on the Mac. Some applications in the Program only run in the Windows operating system. This is nonnegotiable.
Required Courses
Careers
Our graduates obtain careers in entry-level management positions in the areas of field supervision, estimating, planning, scheduling, expediting, quality control, and project administration. The typical placement rate of graduates is very high within one to three months of graduation, as long as the student is willing to be a bit mobile and relocate. Many receive multiple job offers for a variety of positions including:
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Listed below are a few of the employers who hire our graduates:
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Accreditation
The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
In addition, the Construction Management Program at Indiana State University is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. >> View the ACCE Public Information 2016-Present.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Students have many sources of financial support for their studies, including financial aid, work-study programs, veterans' benefits, and special scholarships for entering freshmen and transfer students.
In addition, the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology offers a variety of scholarships and awards.
Further Information
For further information and assistance, contact:
Indiana State Online
(812) 237-2345
IndianaStateOnline@indstate.edu
The Graduate Catalog and Undergraduate Catalog of Indiana State University are the documents of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalogs supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.
