The Field
Construction managers are the get-it-done people who make sure that projects - from skyscrapers to stadiums to subdivisions - are built well, on time and on budget. Students who can look at a design and turn that into reality and also experience the satisfaction of erecting the structures of our daily lives will enjoy a profitable and rewarding career in construction management.
Personal/Professional Characteristics
- understand organizational leadership imperatives
- maintain technical competence
- work effectively with other people, but be independently resourceful, when necessary
- display strong oral and written communication skills
- prioritize and complete multiple, time-constrained requirements effectively
- apply mathematics and science to enhance analysis and decision making
The Program
MSOE's B.S. in construction management program educates students to manage projects from conception to completion. MSOE stresses the technical process and resource management skills essential to safely construct high-quality commercial, institutional and industrial buildings on time, within budget.
You'll study modern construction materials and methods; accurate estimation, scheduling and controlling; and efficient, legal and ethical project administration and management. Business, basic engineering and communication will also be a part of your education. Among over 150 other CM students, you'll find the laboratory-based, learn-by-doing, small class educational philosophy of MSOE is proven highly effective.
Our program provides a learning environment that incorporates the needs of industry while helping you develop into a well-rounded professional construction manager.
Developmental Qualities
The construction management degree seeks to develop four primary qualities in graduates:
- Technical ability
- Managerial knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Professional ethics
As a fully accredited program, construction management prepares students to excel on the Constructor Qualification Examination. MSOE students show superior performance by consistently scoring above the national average when taking the exam as seniors.**
The MSOE Advantage
The hallmark of the construction management program has always been our impressive faculty. They are industry experts and respected scholars who have a deep passion for teaching motivated students. The facilities at your use are as modern and relevant as you will find at any university in the country. Additionally, the program offers the benefits of longstanding partnerships with business and industry leaders, as well as a comprehensive focus on student support.
The Results
Graduates of the construction management program at MSOE are among the best-prepared anywhere to enter the nation's dynamic building construction industry as project professionals. In fact, graduates of the construction management program had a 91 percent placement rate (2011-12) and an average annual starting salary of $54,562.
Additional Information
- Careers in Construction Management
- Current course tracks and program information from the Undergraduate Academic Catalog
- Design-Build Senior Student Projects
- Student Competitions
- Student Organizations
- Our Industrial Advisory Council
- Accreditation
If you would like to learn more about this program, please contact the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Dept. at (414) 277-7301 or the Admissions Office.
