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Bachelor of Science in Construction Management New England campus experience

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Experienced professors

Hands-on learning

Internship opportunities

Program Overview Why get a construction management degree on campus?

Get to know the construction industry inside and out with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management from Southern New Hampshire University. You'll study the business, management and engineering principles behind building projects and large-scale infrastructure. Along the way, you’ll gain a strong foundation in science, math and technical skills – covering everything from graphics to surveying and materials. Plus, you'll learn essential software and computer applications, along with business management and construction law basics.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Construction planning, scheduling and management
  • Effective research and problem-solving techniques
  • Multi-disciplinary team collaboration strategies
  • Construction impact awareness
  • Professional and ethical responsibilities
  • Strong communication approaches
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Courses & Curriculum Build your knowledge with on-campus construction management courses

Designed to incorporate industry experience and prepare you for the workplace more rapidly, a number of your credits for this program will be earned through experiential learning. This may include studio work, lab work, project-based courses, internships or industry certifications.

You’ll also learn through a mix of face-to-face and online formats. This means less seat time in a traditional classroom setting and more time engaging with faculty members as project leads, internship advisors or coaches.

Meet the Faculty

Learn from instructors with industry experience

Our faculty members bring with them decades of knowledge and experience, which informs the development of SNHU’s courses and curriculum. They look forward to supporting your journey both in the classroom and as you work toward a career in your field.

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Position
Chair, Construction Management

Joined SNHU
2019

Education

  • MS in Building Conservation and Historic Preservation from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • BS in Architectural Technologies and Building Science from Keene State College

For more than 2 decades, Jerred Rounds has led commercial construction projects totaling upward of $300 million. His work spans hotels, healthcare facilities, biomedical centers and institutional buildings across New England and southern New York.

To learn more about SNHU faculty, visit our campus faculty page.

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Career Outlook What can I do with a construction management degree?

With the help of this degree, you can gain the business and technical knowledge needed to confidently enter the workforce. The problem-solving, technical and ethical skills you develop will help prepare you for a wide range of roles and empower you to make construction decisions with a thoughtful understanding of their global, societal, economic and environmental effects.

Career paths include:

  • Construction manager
  • Assistant project manager
  • Assistant supervisor
  • Entrepreneur
45,800

Openings projected yearly, on average, for construction managers through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1

$104,900

Median annual wage for construction managers as of May 2023, according to the BLS.1

Understanding the numbers
When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

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Campus Student Experience So, what's it like taking classes on campus?

From working alongside classmates while constructing a shed to administrative management and performing assembly experiments, the construction management program is extremely hands on. You might spend time at an internship gaining experience managing residential or high-rise construction projects. Or you could have the chance to draft the plans for starting your own construction company. Either way, you’ll walk away with foundational knowledge in the key areas of building, business and construction management.

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Student support

At SNHU, you don’t have to do this college thing alone. You’ll have help from your advisor, access to tutoring and office hours, career coaching, and mental health services so you can do your best and feel your best.

Additionally, our Office of Diversity and Campus Accessibility Center make campus a safe place for everyone. Visit our Student Services page to learn more about our support offerings.

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Small class sizes

With an average class size of 15-25 (depending on your major) you’ll learn in an environment where professors with real world experience know you by name.

Here, you’re not getting lost in giant lecture halls, but instead, actively participating in thoughtful dialogue where you’re always encouraged to collaborate with your peers and ask questions when they arise.

State-of-the-art facilities

Our 300-acre campus has everything you need. From technology-advanced classroom settings to your dorms complete with fitness centers and hangout spots, our goal is to give you the best college experience possible.

Whether you’re learning in a classroom, in a lab, on the field, or in your field, you’ll have what you need to be successful from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your textbooks.

Meet the School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics Dean

School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics Learn about the School of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics

In the School of Engineering Technology and Aeronautics, you'll put theory into practice daily. From circuit projects to flight test classes, you'll collaborate with peers, faculty and the community to take on real-world challenges. With a drone-flying arena, unmanned aerial vehicle prep space, wood shop, robotics lab and more, you'll have all the tools at hand to bring your ideas off the page.

3D printing lab

Drone arena

Robotics lab

How SNHU makes college affordable

At Southern New Hampshire University, we're on a mission to make high-quality education more accessible with more affordable tuition. With 70+ career-focused majors, state-of-the-art facilities, D2 sports and over 70 student clubs and organizations, you can get the campus experience you've always dreamed of at a more affordable price.


Hear from us

Kyle Viator, Dean, SETA at SNHU.
Kyle Viator, Dean, SETA at SNHU.
What's exciting about our construction management program here in SETA is the lab space we have dedicated to it. In your first and second year, you're actually going to be building sheds and tiny houses, and then we look to give those away to local nonprofits or other organizations.

Kyle Viator, Dean, SETA

Accreditations

SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.

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Sources & Citations

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/construction-managers.htm (viewed Oct. 1, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

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