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B.A. in Construction Management

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Flexible Learning & Course Delivery

Earn your degree on your terms

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Construction Management at Rowan University is a 100% online program. Whether you're working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

Program Information

The Rowan Experience
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Rowan University's Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Construction Management program offers flexible online and on-campus classes and services and caters to both full-time students and working adult learners. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional seeking to enhance your leadership skills or an apprentice aspiring to supplement your hands-on training with management skills, students at all levels can thrive in this esteemed program housed within the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering.

Construction management is a business degree for technical individuals. It includes essential aspects of the construction process such as budgeting, scheduling, safety, quality, and scope. This comprehensive degree equips you with the skills to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and related facilities.

Backed by the endorsement of North America's Building Trades Unions, our program ensures your success in the dynamic field of construction management.

For more information, please visit our department page.

Curriculum
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Rowan University requires the completion of 120 semester hours (30 s.h. must be at Rowan University) of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

The following courses make up the B.A. in Construction Management program: 

  • General Education Requirements: 31 s.h.

    • Composition: 6 s.h.
    • Science (Lab) & Mathematics: 7 s.h.
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 s.h.
    • History, Humanities & Language: 6 s.h.
    • Non-Program Courses: 6 s.h.
  • Rowan Experience Requirements: 15 s.h.

    • Artistic and Creative Experience: 3 s.h.
    • Literature: 3 s.h.
    • Multicultural/Global: 3 s.h.
    • Public Speaking: 3 s.h.
    • Writing Intensive: 3 s.h.
  • Elective Coursework: 38 s.h.
  • Program Requirements: 36 s.h.

Course Number Title S.H. (Credits) STACKABLE CERTIFICATE
Required Courses: 36 S.H.

CM 01301

Fundamentals of the Construction Industry I

3

Construction Management Certificate

CM 01302

Fundamentals of the Construction Industry II

3

CM 01303

Project Building Systems

3

CM 01304

Project Administration

3

CM 01305

Cons Cost Accounting, Estimating & Finance

3

Project Management Certificate

CM 01306

Construction Project Planning & Scheduling

3

CM 01409

Building Energy Systems for Cons Managers

3

CM 01410

Building Construction Systems & Codes

3

CM 01407

Advanced Leadership & Communication

3

Construction Leadership Certificate

CM 01408

Industrial Relations in the Construction Industry

3

CM 01411

Construction Safety and Loss Prevention

3

CM 01412

Capstone Course

3

General Education Requirements: 46 S.H.
Elective Coursework: 38 S.H.
Total Required Credits: 120 S.H.

Credit for Prior Learning
In addition to transfers from other accredited colleges and universities, credit toward the degree may be awarded for prior work and experience. One of the particular aspects of this program will be for students to be able to convert into credits part of their working experience through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Rowan University accepts assessments of credits by external agencies including College Level Examination Placement (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), and through the New Jersey Prior Learning Assessment Network agreement, Thomas Edison State College. Rowan University is an American Council on Education (ACE) member institution and participates in the Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program. For students seeking degree completion, students are referred to an academic department advisor for concurrence and academic advisement.

Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

Admission Requirements
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The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Application Form
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Associate's Degree or 24 semester hours of transferable college credits
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • North America's Building Trades Unions Members must submit a copy of their current, active union card
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B.A. in Construction Management

Career Outlook

The construction industry continues its growth and our degree positions you for a successful career in a variety of high-impact roles, such as general contractor, cost estimator, facilities engineer, construction supervisor, or building inspector.

 

Nationally:

→  Projected annual job openings (2022-2032): 38,700

→  Median hourly wage: $50.43

→  Typical entry-level education: Bachelor’s degree

Source: SOC 11-9021, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

NJ Region:

→  Projected employment growth between 2020-2030: 16%

→  Median hourly wage: $68.66

Source: SOC 11-9021, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; ProjectionsCentral.org

Guide the project from blueprint to reality

Become a construction manager

Designed for workers in the industry, Rowan’s B.A. in Construction Management provides a 360-degree view of the entire industry and prepares you with the knowledge and skills that you may not learn in the field.

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Alumni Success Story

A Remote Learning Opportunity

Meet Jeremiah, who completed the Construction Management degree from his California home. He now works for the fourth-largest general construction management firm in the United States. Jeremiah says: "My kids now know that you can never be too old to go back to school and better yourself and your chances at advancing your career.”