Construction managers plan, direct, coordinate, and budget activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. They participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Here at WCU you’ll be taught and mentored by exceptional faculty members who bring their industry experience and continuing contacts with industry partners to your academic experience.
The department’s academic programs offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, which incorporates a minor in business administration, and a fully online Master of Construction Management (M.C.M.) degree program.
Our degree programs’ carefully designed curriculum will lead you to apply your theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to real-world situations alongside industry partners in a high-tech, cutting-edge environment.
Whichever degree program you choose, you’ll use state-of-the art equipment and facilities such as the Construction Estimating and Surveying Lab. You’ll also have chance to augment your studies with valuable resources and special opportunities such as the construction management student organization, honor society, and scholarships.
Graduates from construction management programs are highly sought after by the construction industry and its suppliers. To help you enter the workforce, we offer you a wealth of career resources and services, including internships, career fairs, sample resumes, and networking opportunities.
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