Online Construction Management Bachelor of Science Degree
National American University’s online Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is a 180-quarter-credit program designed to develop knowledge across the planning, coordination, business, and management of residential and commercial construction projects.
From estimating and scheduling to safety, contracts, project management, and sustainable construction, the program helps you understand how the many parts of a construction project come together — and how they are managed from planning through completion.
Why Choose Construction Management at NAU?
Construction management brings together technical knowledge, business decisions, people, resources, schedules, and project goals. NAU’s bachelor’s program is designed to help you develop a broader view of how construction projects are managed.
Construction + Management
Study construction alongside project management, business, leadership, communication, and organizational decision-making.
Designed for Adult Life
Complete your coursework online with the flexibility to balance family, work, and the responsibilities already part of your life.
See the Whole Project
Develop knowledge across estimating, scheduling, safety, contracts, technology, sustainability, and project coordination.
Build on Prior Learning
Your previous college education and eligible prior learning may help you make progress toward completing your bachelor’s degree.
Build on Your Construction Expertise. Develop the Skills to Manage the Whole Project.
Construction expertise is built through experience as well as education. NAU’s bachelor’s program builds on that foundation, expanding into the planning, costs, contracts, schedules, people, technology, safety, and business decisions involved in managing construction projects from a broader perspective.
| Construction Knowledge | Broader Project Perspective |
|---|---|
| Construction methods and materials | Evaluate materials, methods, technology, and project requirements |
| Estimating and project costs | Understand budgeting, cost control, and financial considerations |
| Planning and scheduling | Coordinate project activities, resources, timelines, and priorities |
| Codes, safety, and requirements | Consider compliance, risk, safety, and project responsibilities |
| Construction operations | Connect field activities with broader project and business objectives |
| Professional experience | Strengthen communication, collaboration, leadership, and decision-making |
Ready to Explore Your Next Step?
Connect with NAU to learn more about the online Construction Management bachelor’s degree, admissions, transfer credit, and your path to completion.
Who Is the Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree For?
Construction management attracts people with different backgrounds. You may already know the industry firsthand, be building your construction experience, or be preparing for a broader role in project management.
Experienced Construction Professionals
You’ve developed valuable industry knowledge and want to broaden your understanding of project management, business, leadership, and construction operations as you pursue greater responsibility.
Associate Degree & Transfer Students
You’ve already completed college coursework or an associate degree and want to continue toward a bachelor’s degree in construction management.
Future Construction Management Professionals
You want a bachelor’s-level education that connects construction knowledge with the planning, business, communication, and management responsibilities involved in delivering projects.
Potential Career Pathways
A bachelor’s degree in construction management can support career development across project management, estimating, facilities, building compliance, and broader construction and business operations. The related NAU coursework shown below illustrates how program subjects connect with each occupational area; individual career requirements and outcomes vary.
Construction Manager
Plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from development through completion, working across project teams, contractors, clients, schedules, and resources.
Related NAU Coursework
Project Management Specialist
Coordinate project schedules, budgets, staffing, resources, and deliverables while working with teams and stakeholders to keep complex projects moving toward completion.
Related NAU Coursework
Facilities Manager
Coordinate the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities, including budgets, building systems, renovations, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Related NAU Coursework
Construction & Building Inspector
Review plans and inspect construction to evaluate compliance with building codes, specifications, safety requirements, and other applicable regulations.
Related NAU Coursework
Cost Estimator
Analyze project requirements to estimate the labor, materials, time, and financial resources needed to complete construction projects.
Related NAU Coursework
General & Operations Manager
Direct organizational operations, resources, people, and business activities across departments, locations, or functional areas.
Related NAU Coursework
Career Pathways Disclaimer: Career pathways are examples of occupations or occupational areas that may relate to program coursework. Career outcomes vary based on experience, location, employer requirements, and other factors. External career information is provided by O*NET OnLine, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sustainable Construction
Prepare for the LEED Green Associate Exam
National American University is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). NAU’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs in Construction Management include curriculum designed to prepare students to take the LEED Green Associate (GA) exam.
Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree FAQs
Common questions about NAU’s online Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
What is a bachelor’s degree in construction management?
A bachelor’s degree in construction management combines construction knowledge with study in areas such as project management, estimating, scheduling, safety, contracts, business, communication, and leadership. NAU awards a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.
Can I earn a Construction Management bachelor’s degree online?
Yes. Academic coursework for NAU’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is offered online, providing flexibility for students balancing education with family, work, and other responsibilities.
Is a Construction Management degree useful if I already work in construction?
Construction experience can provide valuable knowledge of how work gets done in the field. A construction management degree can add broader study in project management, estimating, scheduling, business, safety, communication, and organizational decision-making.
What do you study in a Construction Management bachelor’s program?
Students study topics related to construction materials and methods, estimating, planning and scheduling, project management, safety, contracts, technology, business, and other aspects of managing construction projects.
What careers are related to a Construction Management bachelor’s degree?
Construction management education may relate to occupational areas such as construction management, cost estimating, facilities management, project coordination, and construction operations. Requirements vary based on the occupation, employer, experience, and location.
Can previous college credit transfer into the Construction Management bachelor’s degree?
Transfer credit may be accepted toward the degree when prior coursework meets NAU’s applicable transfer requirements. An individual evaluation determines how previously completed coursework applies to the program.
Does NAU offer an associate degree in Construction Management?
Yes. NAU also offers an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management, providing another educational pathway in the field.
Does the program prepare students for the LEED Green Associate exam?
NAU’s Construction Management bachelor’s degree curriculum is designed to prepare students to take the LEED Green Associate (GA) exam.
Take Your Construction Knowledge Further
Develop the construction, business, and management knowledge to prepare for greater responsibility across construction projects and organizations.
Course Listing (180 Credits)
CM1100 – Introduction to Construction Management
CM2100 – Construction Materials and Methods I
CM2200 – Construction Materials and Methods II
CM2300 – Construction Documents and Graphics
CM2400 – Building Codes and Inspection
CM2500 – Construction Estimating I
CM2600 – Construction Planning and Scheduling
CM3100 – Construction Safety
CM3200 – Construction Laws and Contracts
CM3300 – Mechanical and Electrical Systems
CM3400 – Construction Estimating II
CM3500 – Productivity and Cost Control
CM4100 – Construction Equipment Operations
CM4200 – Advanced Construction Graphics
CM4300 – Green Building Trends and Technology
CM4400 – Construction Project Management and Administration
CM4500 – Construction Management Capstone
AC2760 – Financial Accounting for Managers
MT1050 – Introduction to Business
MT2050 – Principles of Management
MT3000+ – Elective OR
MT6255DC – Introduction to Leadership and Quality
MT3050 – Human Resource Management OR
MT6300DC – Managing Human Resources
MT4300 – Management Across Cultures OR
MT6580DC – International Management
General Education (31.5) Available for Block Transfer
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Communications
EN1150 – Composition I
Science
SC – Science Electives
Humanities
HU2000 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
HU – Humanities Elective
Behavioral/Social Science
EC2050 – Macroeconomics OR
EC6100DC – Economic Analysis
EC2100 – Microeconomics OR
EC6150DC – Managerial Economics
General Education (34.5) Course-by-Course Transfer
Communications
EN1300 – Composition II
EN2100 – Speech OR
EN2150 – Interpersonal Professional Communication
EN3070 – Advanced Research and Writing
Mathematics
MA2000 – Quantitative Reasoning
MA3000 – Business Statistics
General Education
CS1202 – Strategies for Professionals OR
CS1204 – Advanced Strategies for Professionals
CS1302 – Consumer Mathematics
CS2080 – Career Management
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
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