Construction Management Major

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

Accreditation

NECHE

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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

Facility Management
Sustainability
Construction Scheduling

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.

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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.

Wondering If You Should Major in Civil Engineering or Construction Management Learn More about the Differences Below.

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

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:


  • Construction Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Business
  • Finance & Law

Courses You May Take:


  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Transportation & Development

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?

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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.

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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

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Programs Related to the Construction Management Major

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