Reese Construction Management BBA

The general business concentration in construction management prepares graduates to become construction managers. You'll earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree upon completion of this program.

Construction managers ensure construction projects are completed on time and on budget, without sacrificing the quality of work, or the safety of their workers. From design to completion, construction managers work through the entire process of turning a blueprint into reality.

As cities grow, so does both the demand for construction managers and the career potential of our graduates. Build hospitals, universities, or refineries, from an office chair or on site—the possibilities are as varied as our students’ interests.

Is Construction Management Right for You?

  • Do you like solving problems?
  • Do you like working with people?
  • Do you like variety?
  • Do you want to travel?
  • Do you want a career that is in-demand?
  • Do you want to build something that lasts?

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Construction Management Courses

As a construction management major, you'll take courses such as:
  • Project Management
  • Safety Management
  • Cost Estimating
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Internship

Required Courses

 

What Path Will You Take After Graduation?

Adding a concentration in construction management to your general business degree will prepare you to work inside an industry that employs over 6 million individuals and creates nearly $1 trillion work of structures each year. Your construction management courses include hands-on training and a required internship so you graduate with real world experience.

Additional business coursework combined with high level knowledge of construction projects will make graduates competitive in auxiliary roles within construction companies, such as human resources, marketing, sales, purchasing, and project management. For work as an estimator, scheduler, or superintendent, additional coursework or training may be required.

Careers for Construction Mangement Grads

  • Schedulers
  • Estimators
  • Superintendents
  • Construction/project manager
  • Safety manager
  • Business owner