UNLV's Construction Management Program, part of the school's College of Engineering, aims to teach skills that will help graduates plan, engineer and construct residential and commercial buildings plus infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways and power plants. The school touts its ability to teach both the engineering and management sides of construction. (Reference 3) As a bonus, you get to spend four years in Las Vegas.
Construction Engineering and Management Program
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
P.O. Box 454005
Las Vegas, NV 89154
(702) 895-3701
Virginia Tech's construction engineering and management program emphasizes courses in civil engineering and building construction, and also includes courses from the university's business college. The goal is to teach the ability to lead large projects that take into account safety, efficiency, cost effectiveness, environmental issues and social concerns. (Reference 4)
Myers-Lawson School of Construction
Virginia Tech
Bishop-Favrao Hall (0188)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-3804
http://www.admiss.vt.edu/majors/index.php?major=CEM
Michigan State's School of Planning, Design and Construction traces its roots back to 1898, when it began offering courses toward a major in landscape architecture. The Construction Management Program began in 1948 and offers classes in management, finance, contracts, building codes, business law and more. The school works computer applications into many courses and touts its internship program as well. (Reference 5)
Construction Management
Michigan State University
112 Human Ecology
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 432-2096
http://spdc.msu.edu/ConstructionManagement.aspx
North Dakota State's Department of Construction Management and Engineering is part of the school's College of Engineering and Architecture. Its mission statement cites goals of providing students with technical knowledge and problem-solving skills, along with communication skills. (Reference 6)
North Dakota State University
Department of Construction Management & Engineering
120 CME Building
Fargo, ND 58105
(701) 231-7879
http://www.ndsu.edu/cme/index.html
The undergraduate program requires 125 hours to earn a degree, and the school says graduates typically find work in project management or similar areas. The school's location in South Florida places it in one of the country's busiest regions for construction, according to the university's web site, thus increasing employment and internship opportunities. (Reference 7)
Florida International University
Department of Construction Management
Engineering Center, Suite 2900
10555 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 348-3172
http://www.cm.fiu.edu/