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Construction Management
| Awards/Outcomes | Credits | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Management - A.S. Degree | 60 cr. | Rosemount |
| Program Datasheet: Download Construction Management Datasheet | ||
Construction Management prepares students for supervisory and management positions in the construction industry. The curriculum combines basic fundamentals with key courses in applied management, engineering, design and business that are required to manage complex construction projects.
Construction management is an ideal career choice if you have a strong, general interest in building and design plus an aptitude for taking the lead role on big projects from start to finish. As a construction manager, you’ll oversee all phases of a project, from planning to budgeting to production.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) in Construction Management is designed to transfer to the University of Minnesota’s B.A.S. in Construction Management and Minnesota State University Moorhead’s B.S. in Construction Management (Twin Cities).
This program offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Seek credit for life experience to accelerate your progress toward a degree, diploma, or certificate. Visit the Credit for Prior Learning page to learn more.
| Construction Management A.S. Degree • 60 credits |
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|---|---|
| Tuition | $168.93/cr. |
| Fees | $21.45/cr. |
| Tools/Equipment | TBD |
| Textbooks | TBD |
| Supplies | TBD |
| Grand Total | $14,422.80 |
Each year, Dakota County Technical College and the DCTC Foundation make more than $200,000 in scholarships available to our students. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.
Students looking for ways to help finance their college education can find part-time jobs on campus with various DCTC departments and programs. Deliver your completed Work-Study Application to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and search for openings at College Central Network Services. For more information, you can review Work Study Procedure.
Step 1: Apply now for financial aid. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
DCTC's Federal School Code: 010402
Step 2: After receiving an official award letter from DCTC, you may apply online for a Federal Stafford Student Loan. Visit the Loans page for more information.
Working in this field is likely to include both office and construction site work. Construction managers are in charge of building and maintaining structures, facilities and systems. Working with subordinate supervisory personnel, they take part in concept development before directing and coordinating project activities. Construction managers supervise countless details on a project, including:
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that construction manager jobs are projected to grow 16 percent, or faster than average, from 2012 to 2022. The average growth rate for all occupations is 11 percent. That translates as nearly 80,000 new construction manager jobs.
Because they often oversee every stage of enormous, complex projects from blueprints to completion, construction managers command excellent salaries. Median annual salary in 2013 neared $85,000. Top earners brought home more than $145,000.
Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between two or more colleges and universities to accept credits in transfer toward a specific academic program. DCTC has articulation agreements in place for this program with the following schools:
| Transfer To | Degree | Major Offered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | BS | Construction Management | View |
| University of Minnesota | BAS | Construction Management | View |
Do you want to see how your courses transfer to programs at participating colleges and universities? Add the coursework you've taken and use Transferology to find out how it might transfer to any of the participating schools in the Transferology network. Get an account and create a plan now!
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Whether you're a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or an international student or transferring from high school or a four-year university, DCTC will help you through the process. Visit our Transfer Students page for more information.
The Construction Management program at DCTC is active throughout the year and makes headlines in college publications. Read about student and alumni success, student projects and field trips, and the accomplishments of our construction management instructors.
As a student in DCTC's Construction Management program, you have many opportunities to make connections in the construction and design industries through your involvement in professional clubs and organizations.
DCTC features active, industry-relevant clubs for Construction Management students right on campus. Getting involved in these clubs allows you to make the most of your college experience and gives you an edge when seeking employment in the construction field.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization for students at community and technical colleges across the U.S. The organization focuses on students in academic programs that lead to careers in the trade, industrial, technical and health care fields. Nearly 100 SkillsUSA competitions at the state and national levels relate to leadership skills or programs of study at DCTC.
In 2013, DCTC fielded 17 students at the nationals who ranked in the top 15 in the nation. For more information about the competition, read "DCTC Students Rock at SkillsUSA Nationals" on DCTC News.
