Graduate Programs in Construction Management

Earn a Graduate certificate or Master’s in Construction Management Online

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for construction managers are projected to grow 8% by 2031. Growth in this profession requires knowledge of management procedures, risk and liability management, efficient selection of equipment and on-the-job practices, in addition to direct experience.

A construction manager may use their skills in capacities such as:

• Managing personnel on a construction site
• Consulting with clients or construction firms on sustainable building practices
• Overseeing a building’s facilities or maintenance team
• Providing administrative management of a construction project

How do you become a construction manager?

Employers increasingly prefer construction managers to have on-the-job construction experience in addition to specialized training in a construction management-related field. Professionals with an advanced degree in construction management work in a variety of related careers in construction, facilities and engineering.

What online construction management programs are offered through KU?

KU offers two forms of graduate-level programs in construction management. The online Master of Construction Management degree is designed for working construction industry professionals. The program allows students to learn up-to-date practical techniques they can immediately use on the job.

The graduate certificate in construction management is designed for working construction industry professionals who want to earn a credential without a full degree program, as well as current graduate students seeking to specialize their knowledge.

Courses for both programs are delivered live online and available as full-lecture recordings to allow students flexibility in determining their study times.

• Construction Management Master's Degree
• Construction Management Graduate Certificate