Construction Management Degrees & Programs | NewSchool of Architecture & Design

Construction Management Degrees & Programs

NewSchool’s multidisciplinary approach to construction management education sets it apart on the job site. Our construction management program and courses are designed as interactive learning experiences, honing the skills needed in each part of the construction industry and the overall construction process. Our construction management students learn to take an architect’s design skill and manage every aspect of the decision-making process including material procurement, client meetings, budget, basic construction management law concepts and safety violations. While other construction management colleges may focus on niche concepts, we place a strong emphasis on developing business management skills, preparing our students for the industry’s current and future challenges with courses like construction safety, construction law, and project management. Our undergraduate construction management degree program is offered on campus in San Diego, giving students the opportunity to attend site visits, network with industry professionals, and obtain an internship for ongoing career opportunities in the rapidly expanding East Village neighborhood. Our fully online graduate degree can be completed from anywhere in the world, creating a global network of students and alumni.

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepares students to enter the construction industry, working with designers, owners, contractors, and architects. The curriculum teaches students how to develop leadership skills as a project manager, business acumen, and technological understanding of the current practices and theories in construction management. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program.

The Master of Construction Management program is designed to develop professionals for advanced construction management theory and practice based on an interdisciplinary foundation of science, architecture, and business management. Created with working professionals in mind, this flexible program can be completed in as little as 12 months.* Learn more about the Master of Construction Management program.

*Note: Completion of the Master of Construction Management degree in one year is dependent upon individual progress within the degree program, including the number of construction management degree courses taken per quarter.

A Minor in Construction Management will be awarded to a NewSchool student who completes his or her major course of study successfully and chooses to focus a portion of their elective or additional work in a predefined series of courses. Admission into a course of study for a Minor in Construction Management typically will require the application to and approval of the program chair in which the course of study will be undertaken. A Minor in Construction Management will be reflected on both the student’s transcript and diploma.

Students enrolled in other related programs like the Bachelor of Architecture program may also choose to study construction management to complement their degree. Courses are offered sequentially during fall, winter, and spring terms. Students interested in pursuing a minor in Construction Management must seek approval from their academic advisor and program chair. Contact career services and learn more about the Minor in Construction Management.

Click here to read a letter from the Chair of the Construction Management Programs at NewSchool, Stephen Matley.

NewSchool’s Construction Management Advisory Board includes leading professionals from the design community who provide advice and counsel to the administration and faculty on employment trends, market conditions, professional practice, curriculum opportunities, current construction methods, construction technology updates, and other critical information to advance the school’s mission. Members of the Construction Management Advisory Board include:

  • Tracy Addis | Construction Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
  • David Akers, P.E. | Senior Engineer, California Nevada Cement Association
  • Jef Farrell | Vice President/Operations Manager, Swinerton Builders
  • Jake Jaenicke, CMIT | Project Engineer, Balfour Beatty Construction
  • Frank Jones | Project Executive, DPR Construction
  • Diane Keltner | President, Synergy Electric
  • Phil Kern | Program Manager, Bureau Veritas
  • Diane Koester-Dion | President, I.E. Pacific, Inc.
  • Brad Hardin, RA, LEED AP | Global CTO, Black & Veatch
  • Keith Hsiueh | Project Architect, GSA
  • Lisa Sachs | Managing Principal, Cumming Corporation
  • Ron Sutliff | Principal, Integrated Project Management, LLC
  • Frank Young | First Vice President and Program Chair, American Society of Professional Estimators
  • Linda Young | Treasurer, National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation
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