Correspondence Courses in Construction Project Management

Construction managers are the liaison between a building project's owners, architects and engineers, and the work crews that hammer the nails and weld the pipes. Correspondence courses are now typically taught online, and several options exist for courses in construction management. However, be aware that online education is the hallmark of for-profit schools, which have come under scrutiny for unethical practices and exorbitant fees. Be sure to examine a variety of programs, and their relative costs, before signing up.
  1. For-Profit Undergraduate Programs

    • ITT Technical Institute offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. The construction management program is taught completely online in six to 12 week courses; they include Building Codes, Mechanical Systems and Construction Project Scheduling. American InterContinental University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration online with a specialization in project management which can be applied to the construction industry; courses include Contracts and Procurement, Employment and Labor Law and Materials Planning. South University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in construction management; the program is designed for working adults and includes a capstone project geared towards the specialization.

    Not-For-Profit Undergraduate Programs

    • Everglades University offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in construction management. The degree requires 123 credit hours and can be completed entirely online; among the required classes are Construction Law, Building Construction Drawing and Construction Contracts. Goodwin College is a part of Drexel University and offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management; courses include cost estimation, project control and financial control. Some of its courses may be taken online.

    For-Profit Graduate Programs

    • Jones International University offers a Master of Project Management that can be applied to the construction industry; the program addresses the subjects of mastering project life cycles, planning budgets and developing timelines. Walden University also offers a Master in Project Management; its courses prepare students for certification from the Project Management Institute and can be applied to the construction industry. They are offered entirely online. Colorado Technical University offers a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in project management, also entirely online; the degree can be earned in as little as 17 months and can be applied to the construction industry. The program prepares students for the Project Management Professional examination.

    Not-For-Profit Graduate Programs

    • The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida offers a Master of International Construction Management online. The Rinker school is the oldest school of construction in the United States, established in 1935, and one of the first to receive American Council for Construction Education accreditation. The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering offers a Master of Construction Management. The program is interdisciplinary with courses taken from the school of engineering, architecture, business and law, and available on campus or online. Drexel University offers an online Master in Construction Management degree. The program can be completed part-time in at least two years.

    Professional Certification

    • The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites a growing trend towards professional certification in construction management, and more schools are offering this program. The Construction Management Association of America offers a Certified Construction Manager designation; its Standards of Practice online modules are self-paced. Online certificate programs are also offered by universities: The University of Washington offers a 15-month program available entirely online; Iowa State University offers a 12-credit online program; and the University of Houston offers a construction management program that entails four courses.

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