From the tallest building to the house down the block, all construction projects need management expertise. Our Construction Management degree gives you the knowledge you need to succeed.
Why Major in Construction Management?
The field of construction management has a bright future. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 11% growth in construction management-related occupations through 2030. The current annual median wage for construction managers is $97,180.
As a construction manager, you'll need a solid background in building science and business. You will learn about a variety of construction methods and techniques, including planning and layout, site preparation, building materials and construction safety.
A degree in construction management gives you the academic and practical tools you need to enter easily into this opportunity-filled profession.
Why Study Construction Management at CSUN?
Dedicated Faculty
You'll enjoy close relationships with faculty, who are always available to advise and mentor you. Our department has a strong advising, mentoring and tutoring system to make sure you succeed in the program – and beyond.
A Tailored Curriculum
The curriculum, carefully designed by expert faculty members with input from industry leaders, meets the needs of students and future employers. You'll work with advanced technologies and software, while learning the management and communication skills today’s effective leaders need.
Real-world Experience
Senior design courses make sure you experience real engineering and construction management projects. Our program enjoys strong relationships with local firms, providing ample opportunity for on-the-job learning.
Internships
Internships give you the chance to apply what you have learned in the classroom to a business setting. CSUN'S Career Center plays an active part in internship placement, helping prepare you for the working world.
What You'll Learn
As a Construction Management major, you'll receive a solid, broad-based education. Among the topic areas in the core curriculum are:
- Construction drawings
- General physics
- Principles of microeconomics
- Business law
- Construction site surveying
- Calculus or statistics
- Construction materials
More advanced courses develop your expertise in:
- Real estate law
- Computer applications in construction management
- Fundamentals of green buildings
- Site planning and logistics
- Structural design
- Construction law
Juniors and seniors are eligible for a paid off-campus construction management professional experience.
Careers & Outcomes
Construction Management graduates work in the public and private sectors at rewarding careers, guiding construction projects through all stages of development. Below are common job titles for our graduates, as well as examples of where our alumni work.
Job Titles
- Estimator
- Field Engineer or Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Safety Coordinator
- Construction Superintendent
- Code Administrator
Employers
- Kiewit
- AECOM
- Turner
- Jacobs
- PCL
- Fluor
- Skanska
- Balfour Betty
- Hensel Phelps
Accreditation
The B.S. degree program in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE accreditation ensures students and prospective employers that the program has met stringent industry standards of content and quality.