Construction Management BSCMGT

Major: Construction Management
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Construction Management (BSCMGT)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 187.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years); One Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.2001
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9021

About the Program

Construction management is a dynamic profession that is a combination of art and science. While an understanding of the technical aspects of construction is extremely important, it is also essential that construction professionals have knowledge of the business and management aspects of the profession. Construction has traditionally been a very conservative industry, but the increasing rate of technological development and competition in the industry serves to accelerate the development of new construction methods, equipment, materials, and management techniques. As a result of these forces, there is an increasing need for innovative and professionally competent construction professionals.

The Construction Management major prepares students for all phases of operation and management of the construction organization including cost estimating, project scheduling, and planning, in addition to technology courses, sustainability, BIM and Virtual Design and Construction. Students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects in the social sciences and humanities to satisfy electives in the liberal arts and free elective requirements. 

Students in Drexel's Construction Management program receive broad academic, technical, business, and construction management courses that are designed to produce well-rounded construction professionals to include extensive leadership development. 

Program Delivery Options

Program delivery options for the Construction Management program include:

• A traditional 5-year with co-op
• 4-year with one co-op
• Part-time, degree completion on average takes six years.

Additional Information

The Baccalaureate program in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.

Degree Requirements

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MATH sequence is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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Students may choose another construction elective but the permission of the Program is required.

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4 year, one co-op

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MATH sequence is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

5 year, 3 co-op 

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MATH sequence is determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Real Estate Concentration - This concentration will be eliminated Fall 2025

The concentration in real estate provides students with training in issues such as project finance, real estate as investment, design and construction, operations, development law, environmental remediation, public policy, market analysis, and architecture. For this specialization, students take the same Construction Management (CMGT) core requirements, replacing some electives with the concentration-specific courses.

Program Requirements

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4 year, 1 co-op

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

5 year, 3 co-op

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Career Opportunities

The graduates of the construction management program have secured positions as project managers, estimators, schedulers, and field superintendents for general contractors, subcontractors, and construction managers. Many are employed as owner representatives working for architectural firms, consulting engineering firms, commercial companies and institutions that have needs for building or other construction projects. Some have risen to executive positions within companies while others own their own firms. Graduates have also returned to the program after obtaining positions in the field to teach and share expertise.

The College of Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management as well as a Certificate Program in Construction Management. Depending on student goals, each option provides a strong educational foundation for successful performance and/or entrance into the construction industry.

Employers

Some of the companies that have hired Drexel students as co-op or full-time employees:

• Gilbane Building Company
• L.F. Driscoll Construction Company
• Allan Myers
• Pennoni Associates
• Brandywine Realty Trust
• Turner Construction Company
• Intech Construction Managers
• Urban Engineers, Inc.
• IMC Construction

Potential Careers

Construction Manager: Coordinates a venture from its initial development through final construction. Develops a schedule and ensures the project is completed on time and within budget. Obtains necessary licenses and permits and oversees the progress of the project.

Cost Estimator: Prepares information about costs that are necessary for a business to bid on a contract or to determine the profitability of a proposed product. Assembles information about factors that can influence costs such as materials, labor, location, and special machinery requirements, including computer hardware and software.

Project Manager: Develops requirements, budgets, and timetables for a firm’s construction plans to ensure that the projects are successful. Determines the tasks to complete, assigns responsibilities to team members, and sees the project through from conception to completion.

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more information on career opportunities.

Program Level Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:

Construction Management Faculty