Our courses are taught by highly skilled faculty members with real-world experience, and class work is focused on the knowledge you need. We also use the latest technology in the construction industry, putting you on the cutting edge.

An internship is required, allowing you to gain valuable field experience and hone the skills you've learned in the classroom. You will also complete a required minor in business administration.

The Construction Management program at Ball State University provides a quality education for students through an application-based classroom, laboratory, and immersive learning experiences that will enable students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers.

The goals of the Construction Management Program are to prepare professionals who:

• Utilize critical thinking and decision making to solve problems
• Possess entry level technical knowledge and skills of construction science and management
• Apply effective leadership, team building and communication skills to the overall construction process
• Successfully manage the construction project from start to finish
• Integrate and apply knowledge to produce safe, efficient, economic, and sustainable solutions
• Exhibit honesty, integrity and high ethical standards
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Analyze needs and provide necessary training and/or feedback to improve desired outcomes
• Commit to continued professional growth and have the initative to grow in their positions and assume leadership roles within their chosen profession

Graduates will be prepared for the following construction positions with commercial and residential firms:

• Project Manager
• Site Superintendent
• Technical Trainer
• Estimator
• Safety Officer
• Scheduler
  

• Learn basic skills necessary to manage the overall construction process.
• Develop broad technical knowledge and skills related to construction materials, processes, and applications.
• Gain technical and personal communication skills to successfully manage a construction project.
• Gain the business knowledge you need to manage operations and marketing and lead a construction crew.
• An internship and a minor in business administration are required.