Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Construction Management
Through a co-op experience during your junior year, you'll build a steady foundation as you combine classroom knowledge with real world, hands-on experience.
Construction management is an interdisciplinary major that sits at the intersection of engineering, project management and entrepreneurship.
Construction Management Major at a Glance
Program Type
Major
Mode of Study
On Campus
Internship
Guaranteed
Est. Time
4 Years
Start Terms
Fall, Spring
Cost
Accreditation
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Construction Management Major
Construction managers address project sequencing, scheduling and risk management, employing innovations such as the critical path method, project management information systems and novel construction techniques.
What You'll Study
Construction Laws
Construction Estimating
Construction Safety
Physics
Economics
Environmental Geology
Skills You'll Learn

Construction Management Courses You'll Take
Intro to Construction Management
cma 1010
This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and current practices of construction management.
Decision
Analysis
gen 4055
This course introduces the fundamentals of decision analysis with emphasis on real-world engineering and business applications.
Environmental geology: resources
gen 2060
This course teaches students the relationship between humans and the geological environment with a focus on natural resources, waste disposal and climate change.
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Construction Management Major Requirements
General Education Requirements
In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements.
To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.
Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide
Wondering If You Should Major in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Learn More about the Differences Below.
Construction Management | Civil Engineering |
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Degree Overview The construction management degree is a great start towards a career that is new every day: solving problems, managing schedules, and leading teams as structural and infrastructural projects take physical shape. | Degree Overview The civil engineering degree will prepare you for the fascinating interdisciplinary projects that civil engineers work on, including buildings, bridges, roads, tunnels, water and wastewater systems, and environmental assessments. |
Courses You May Take:
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Career Path Construction management professionals will have a higher percentage of fieldwork and more management opportunities earlier in their career. | Career Path Civil engineering professionals will have more opportunities for design and more broad field versus office opportunities in their career. |
Why Choose the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management?
Merrimack’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is a great start towards a career that is new every day: solving problems, managing schedules and leading teams as structural and infrastructural projects take physical shape.
STRONG FACULTY RELATIONSHIP
Our students collaborate with expert faculty on research projects and get individualized attention from professors, enhancing the learning experience and providing opportunities for mentorship.
MARKETABLE SKILLS
As a construction manager, you’ll have a wide range of skills that are of interest to future employers, including risk management, leadership, analytical skills, customer service, planning and negotiation skills.
CAREER OUTCOMES
The employment of construction managers is projected to grow from 478,500 in 2021 to 514,900 in 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. 41,500 openings for construction managers are projected each year, on average, over the next ten years.
Career Outlook: Where Can a Construction Management Degree Take You?
Career Outcomes Rate
93% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Engineering and Computational Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.
Experiential Learning
91% of the undergraduate class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack.
Graduate School
Merrimack College, Northeastern University, Rochester Institute of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute are just some of the graduate programs Engineering and Computational Sciences graduates are attending.
Jobs with a Construction Management Degree
As a quickly growing discipline, construction management allows you to engage in a multitude of career paths following graduation. Many students enter graduate school to pursue a masters in construction management. Others start their construction management careers at construction companies with on-site offices for the projects they are managing. Positions may include:
- Field or Site Engineer
- Surveyor
- Construction Estimator
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Inspector
- Sustainability Consultant
- Construction Manager or Construction Project Manager
- Construction Project Director
- General Contractor
- Facilities Manager
Beyond the Classroom

Student Life
You’ll have endless opportunities to find your fit, get involved and pursue what makes you happy—all while making lifelong friends (and memories!).
Explore your passions alongside others with similar interests, whether that means a cappella singing or outdoor adventuring.
- 70+ student organizations
- Division I Athletics, club and intramural sports
- Beloved traditions like Homecoming, Block Party and Spring Concert
- Fraternities and sororities

Internships & Co-Ops
Our students gain valuable work experience and connections with leading companies through guaranteed internships and the Warriors at Work co-op program. Recent placements include:
- Interning with Homeland Security Investigations, shadowing special agents
- Interning at Delta Tech-Ops, working in components engineering
- Working as a tax intern at Baker Tilly

Research with Faculty
With access to cutting-edge tools, undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on research projects that can lead to presentations and publications.
- Explore the complexities of the human mind in a state-of-the-art psychology lab.
- Understand how inflammation affects immune cell aging in our Shared Instrumentation and Research Facility.
- Build fully functional battle bots for competitions.

Study Abroad
Global Merrimack provides transformative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Our 30+ study abroad programs include semesters abroad, faculty-led trips and international internships.
- Explore and study in the Dominican Republic or Iceland.
- Immerse yourself in cities like Dublin, Madrid or Rome.
- Experience a semester at sea or intern in vibrant cities like London or Paris.

Service Learning
Community and service are at the heart of our Augustinian mission.
Over 1,000 students work together to engage in hands-on service learning projects each year, supporting our communities and those in need.
- Participate in our campus-wide Mack Gives Back volunteer days.
- Spend your winter, spring, or summer break on an immersive SEND trip in the U.S. or abroad, helping those in need.
- Tutor students in nearby school districts.
See for Yourself
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