The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management employs a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques and oversight to the building and management of construction projects. Students learn the business of construction from inception to completion of a project鈥攊ncluding emphasis on construction materials and methods鈥攖hat will enable them to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction worksite activities and manage projects.
The Construction Management major includes the following optional concentrations:
The Civil Management concentration offers students an opportunity to further explore civil construction estimating functions, utility systems, soils and subcontractor leadership. Focusing on the critical systems that are needed on all projects, this concentration provides construction managers with the tools to navigate civil construction on any project.
The Mechanical and Electrical Management concentration offers students expertise in mechanical systems. By exposing students to sustainable building technologies, specific mechanical and electrical estimating, BIM and leadership, this concentration sets students apart in knowledge base and experience. Construction managers are more effective with an in-depth understanding of critical MEP systems.
The Safety Management concentration is for those wishing to pursue a career in safety and/or construction managers looking to expand their knowledge in safety related to construction. Students take advanced OSHA and safety courses while exposing themselves to insurance and workers' compensation laws and procedures. Safety is the #1 priority of project management teams, and this concentration looks to provide future leaders with the tools to lead a safe job site.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Understand construction materials, methods and processes.
Competently read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
Control and manage the scope of work for a construction jobsite.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Quantify takeoffs and cost estimates.
Understand the scheduling process and use computer software to create construction schedules.
Uphold ethical and professional standards.
Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze and perform functions within construction projects.
Communicate effectively to operate effectively in a construction management environment.
Understand construction laws, codes and regulations.
September 2025
Kent State University
800 E. Summit Street,
KENT,
Ohio,
44240, United States
New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
All international undergraduate applicants must submit an English language proficiency test score to be considered for a Kent State program unless they meet specific exceptions or apply for conditional admissions.
All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:
TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71
Revised PBT: 18 (average score)
IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0
Duolingo:100
PTE Academic: 48
Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA
ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion
SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing
ACT: a minimum of 21 in English
Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester; June 1 for Fall Semester.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
