Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management
Become a front-runner in the construction industry — one of the largest employers in the world — and learn to integrate your expansive knowledge of design, engineering, business, project management and more.
Build a Better Future for Your Community
California Baptist University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management equips you with essential technical skills, industry knowledge and a strong Christian worldview to help you live out your potential and reach your personal and professional goals.
With an interdisciplinary approach, our construction management program offers comprehensive training in engineering, business administration and facilities management, preparing you with the competencies necessary to successfully plan and oversee a new build to completion.
CBU's engineering accelerated program will allow students to earn their Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in as little as 3 years.
Why Choose CBU’s Construction Management Major?
Since the construction industry is expansive, the demand for qualified, competent construction managers continues to grow. By earning your bachelor’s in construction management, you become a leader who can effectively organize and administer complex projects. Through your studies, you develop a foundational understanding of design, estimation, project controls, human relations and the legal aspects of the construction industry.
Read more about CBU's Construction Management program in this brochure (PDF).
Complete Your Degree in Three Years
If you want to expedite your education, CBU offers an accelerated degree program that allows you to earn your Bachelor of Science in Construction Management in as little as three years.
Gain Real-World Experience
Construction management majors must accrue a minimum of 200 internship hours during their studies. Students gain valuable experience and build their professional networks in preparation for full-time employment after graduation. Over the last few years, each graduating class placed 100% of its students within the industry.
ACCE Accredited
Our bachelor’s in construction management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), ensuring you receive a quality education that prepares you for a competitive job market.
Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Students can also join the AEC Club (Architecture, Engineering and Construction Club). Through this club, students participate in national competitions, travel to conferences and attend leadership development workshops led by national trade associations.
Discover more of CBU’s clubs and organizations.
What You'll Learn
During your studies, you prepare for your career as a construction manager by learning about:
- The theories and practices of construction management, including comprehensive overviews of the industry, risk management challenges, sustainability and more.
- Construction plan reading, how to interpret and conduct surveys for commercial and residential projects and how to estimate project costs.
- The fundamentals of computer-aided design, building information modeling, construction visualization and sketching applications.
- The value of an engineering education and engineering disciplines — all from a Christian worldview.
- Business law, including contracts, insurance, law of sales, negotiable instruments, bankruptcy and more.
- Construction materials and methods, such as site investigations, construction methods, equipment types and uses, and material characteristics and costs.
- The theoretical and practical applications of construction planning and scheduling.
- The variety of building types and structural systems.
- The foundational concepts of construction project documentation, administration and delivery.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and piping (MEP) systems.
Program Details
Completion of the construction management degree program equips you to:
- Create written communication appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Create oral presentations appropriate to the construction discipline.
- Create construction project safety plans.
- Create construction project cost estimates.
- Create construction project schedules.
The BS in Construction Management program consists of 87 major units broken down into:
- 13 Lower-Division Requirements
- 17 Upper-Division Requirements
Additionally, you must complete 200 hours of a pre-approved supervised internship, as well as an approved cross-cultural experience.
Students must also meet the general education requirements, totaling 124 units.
View the construction management bachelor’s degree flowchart on the courses page to see the typical program course progression.
If you are pursuing a different degree path but are interested in expanding your expertise, CBU offers an 18-credit construction management minor that provides a comprehensive overview of construction fundamentals, technical competencies and managerial best practices.
CON 205: Plan Reading and Estimating
Plan Reading and Estimating introduces students to construction plan reading and interpretation of residential and commercial projects.
CON 215: Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
This course introduces students to construction visualization, sketching applications and fundamentals of building information modeling.
CON 350: Project Delivery, Law and Contracts
This course provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration and successful delivery of construction projects through the application of industry standard project delivery methodologies.
The Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering at California Baptist University is proud to offer an accelerated program that will allow you to earn your Bachelor of Science degree in as little as 3 years!
Who should look into the 3-year construction management program?
- High school seniors accepted to CBU engineering who have taken AP Calculus AB exam with a score of 4 or above (or AP Calculus BC with a score of 3 or above) and two other AP subjects valid for degree requirements in the College of Engineering at CBU.
- STEM-minded, highly-motived, and hard-working high school sophomore and junior students who are planning to pursue an engineering degree.
What are the advantages of the 3-year construction management program?
- Saving tens of thousands of dollars on tuition and other expenses.
- Giving yourself a jump-start on your professional career.
- Allowing you to advance earlier into a post-graduate degree.
- Increasing your lifetime income by starting to work one year earlier.
How does it work?
- Inform your CBU admission counselor that you would like to pursue a 3-year BS degree in construction management.
- Send your AP or CLEP scores to CBU.
- Develop an academic plan to be reviewed and approved by your department chair before your first week of class at CBU.
- Work with your faculty academic advisor who will monitor your progress and help you resolve schedule conflicts throughout the next three years.
- Expect to take a full load of 17-18 units of courses each semester.
- You will possibly need to take courses during the summer after your first and/or third year(s).
- A required 200-hour internship will mostly likely take place during the summer after your 2nd year. Therefore students on the 3-year plan might not be able to use that summer to take courses.
Jong-Wha Bai, Ph.D.
Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Chair, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: 951-343-4935
E-mail: jbai@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 353
Humberto Gallegos, Ph.D.
Professor of Civil Engineering
Chair of the California Spatial Reference Center (CSRC) at UCSD
Office Phone: 951-343-4846
E-mail: hgallegos@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Engineering Building, Room 345
Helen Jung, Ph.D.
Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Professor of Engineering
Office Phone: 951-343-4510
E-mail: hjung@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 350
Yeesock Kim, Ph.D.
Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Office Phone: 951-552-8785
E-mail: yekim@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 346
Jay Lee, Ph.D.
Professor of Construction Management
Office Phone: 951-552-8189
E-mail: jaylee@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 343
Jiliang Li, Ph.D.
Professor (Assistant ) of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
(Assistant) Professor of Engineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8998
E-mail: jli@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 347
Michael Nalbandian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Office Phone: 951-552-8841
E-mail: mnalbandian@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: College of Engineering Building, TEGR 348
Euysup Shim, Ph.D.
Professor of Construction Management
Director of Construction Management Program
Office Phone: 951-552-8612
E-mail: eshim@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: TEGR 352
Learn in a State-of-the-Art Engineering Building
The Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building at California Baptist University features numerous collaborative workspaces for students in addition to state-of-the-art classrooms and labs.
Careers With a Construction Management Bachelor's Degree
With the rapid expansion of the construction industry, employers seek qualified professionals, placing a high demand on their vast expertise and technical skills. Over the next decade, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the employment of construction managers to grow by eight percent, translating to approximately 41,500 job openings each year.
Along with high employment rates, construction managers also have the opportunity for increased earning potential. Their median annual wage is $98,900; however, salaries can span from $60,050 to $163,800, depending on the industry in which they work.
CBU’s construction management program alumni have gone on to work at distinguished organizations, such as:
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Shape Your Future With CBU’s Construction Management Degree
With your Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from California Baptist University, you gain a diverse skill set and interdisciplinary expertise, setting you up for success as a construction manager. Take your God-given talents to the next level. Request more information, or submit your application today.