BS in Construction Management

What is a BS in Construction Management?

The construction management curriculum at Florida Tech combines practical business skills with vital engineering know-how. The program prepares undergraduates to enter the field of construction as competent and confident construction managers, who organize the construction workforce, order the materials, schedule the construction activities, manage the costs and quality, and coordinate the project through completion.

A construction management degree is different than civil engineering or architecture, which focuses on design and planning. Construction management is a business-oriented major for students interested in project management, construction, and land development.

Whether you want to be a construction manager or an entrepreneurial contractor, a construction management degree from Florida Tech develops a strong background in engineering and experience in business and project planning. Students majoring in construction management are also eligible for entrance into Florida Tech's FastTrack MBA program.

Why Pursue a BS in Construction Management at Florida Tech?

The academic environment at Florida Tech fosters collaboration among students and faculty members. Students receive the necessary guidance and mentoring, and join with fellow students to solve problems that bring real-world experience into the learning process. As a result, students enter the workforce with a practical set of skills and on-the-job training.

FastTrack Master's Degree Program

Undergraduate students majoring in construction management with a GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible to enter Florida Tech's FastTrack MBA program. Under the FastTrack program, students can take two graduate courses during their final undergraduate year which count toward both their BS and their future MBA. Participants will have already completed two of the ten courses required for an MBA. This program is another way Florida Tech gives students a competitive advantage.

Experienced Faculty Who are Professionals in the Industry

Being one of the best construction management schools in the country, our faculty works hard to create interactive learning opportunities. For example, students benefit from our knowledgeable faculty members who are proven professionals with more than 60 years of experience in the industry. Industry partners and the Construction Industry Advisory Board (CAIB) help develop curricula, internships, and field experiences that enrich the student classroom experience and train them to be better equipped for a job. These partners also search for opportunities to involve students in actual construction experiences such as the recent participation in an Extreme Home Makeover project in Cocoa, Florida.

Another reason Florida Tech is considered one of the best construction management schools is its campus facilities. Florida Tech construction management students share facilities with other engineering disciplines in the F.W. Olin Engineering Building, a state-of-the-art facility fully equipped with labs and tools needed for engineering studies. The Applied Computing Center and Academic Support Center located in Evans Library offer further assistance to ensure student success.

Located in the Heart of Florida’s Fastest-Growing Region

Florida Tech is the perfect place for a Construction Management degree. The university is surrounded year-round by booming construction projects that provide excellent field trips for construction management students throughout their coursework. Because of the university's relationships with local builders and engineering firms, students compare their solutions and plans with an actual building, road, or another project.

The 130-acre campus is located on the Space Coast (so named because of the presence of NASA and the Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral just north of us), minutes away from the Indian River Lagoon, the most diverse estuary in North America.

The area has the fifth-largest high-tech workforce in the country, with more than 5,000 high-tech corporations and government and military organizations located nearby. This workforce also provides an abundance of internship and employment opportunities.

Florida Tech is just over the causeway from the Atlantic Ocean with its 72 miles of beautiful beaches, and a short trip to the Florida Keys or the Orlando theme parks. We also have a rich campus life that includes a wide range of intramural and collegiate sports, clubs, and social activities.

Build Lasting Professional Relationships through Campus Organizations

Beyond the classroom, construction management degree majors build leadership and professional experience through internships, networking with members of our Construction Industry Advisory Board (CAIB), and participation in academic organizations, student government, and over 100 other campus-wide student organizations.

Construction management students can join our student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). As members of one of Florida Tech’s most active societies, students can take part in construction competitions including concrete canoe and steel bridges.

Our students can also join the Society of Women Engineers, a group that promotes both female engineers and the engineering field in general through lectures and meetings.