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Technology Management: Construction Management & Design
BS
On-Campus
Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
DEPARTMENT
Build your future with a construction management degree: find your fearless.
The technology management: construction management design degree includes all facets of construction, so you can excel in all aspects of the construction industry, including public, residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape
As a construction management and design major, you’ll be prepared for technically oriented, mid-management positions. You’ll learn technical aspects including architectural drafting and mechanics of structures and materials as well as management aspects like contracts, building codes, estimating, and project administration.
- Learn how to manage construction projects, including scheduling, estimating, codes, and contracts.
- Get hands-on experience utilizing tools and equipment related to residential and commercial construction.
- Create detailed working drawings for residential and commercial projects using computer-aided design.
- Get a feel for 'real-world' construction management through an internship.
What Can You Do with a Tech nology M ana g e m ent : Construction M ana g e m ent & Design Degree?
Career Opportunities
Project Manager Architectural Drafter Construction Supervisor Estimator Planner and Scheduler
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Technology Management: Construction Management & Design (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Construction Management & Design Outcomes & Careers
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$119k
Construction Manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a construction manager is $119,660.
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$76k
Construction Inspector
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a construction and building inspector is $76,430.
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100%
Employment Rate
In May 2025, all construction management graduates have signed contracts with an employer before graduation.
Your Path. Your Impact.
In the construction management and design option, you’ll learn software programs like AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Project, Procore, project management, and estimating software. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Required Courses:
- IM300 Technical Communication (3)
- IM301 Industrial Safety Supervision (3)
- IM309 Science, Technology, and Society (3)
- IM311 Statistical Process Control (3)
- IM317 Internship (3)
- IM410 Manufacturing Research in a Global Society (3)
- IM419 Industrial Supervision (3)
- IM506 Projects in IET (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A (3)
- MA117 Precalculus B (3)
- MI101 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)
- MN220 Engineering Econ Analysis (3)
- PH106/107 Physical Concepts/Lab (4)
- SW207 Understand Cultural/Social Diversity (3)
Choose 3 Hours:
- CH181 Basic Principles of Chemistry (3)
- GO110 Physical Geology (3)
Construction Management and Design Option:
- CM126 Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting (3)
- CM143 Construction Methods and Materials I (3)
- CM226 Residential Architectural Drafting and Design (3)
- CM243 Construction Methods and Materials II (3)
- CM260 Computer Methods of Construction Managers (3)
- CM310 Building Codes and Compliance (3)
- CM315 Construction Contracts and Legal Issues (3)
- CM320 Construction Cost Estimating (3)
- CM322 Commercial Architectural Drafting and Design (3)
- CM325 Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems (3)
- CM330 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3)
- CM343 Construction Surveying and Testing (3)
- CM410 Construction Project Administration (3)
- CM510 Building Information Modeling (3)
- IM515 Advanced Technical Communication (3)
Construction Management and Design students earn experience through a 240-hour internship and a capstone course for students to work in teams to solve open-ended industrial projects and/or participate in a student competition. Students also gain valuable hands-on experience through labs that accompany the coursework.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (13 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- CM126 (3)
- CM143 (3)
- MI101 (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CH181/GO110 (3)
- CM226 (3)
- CM243 (3)
- MA116 (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CM260 (3)
- IM301 (3)
- MA117 (3)
- SW207 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (17 Hours)
- CM315 (3)
- CM322 (3)
- IM300 (3)
- PH106/107 (4)
- General Education (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- CM310 (3)
- CM325 (3)
- CM330 (3)
- MN220 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15 Hours)
- CM320 (3)
- CM343 (3)
- CM510 (3)
- IM317 (3)
- General Education (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- IM309 (3)
- IM311 (3)
- IM419 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- CM410 (3)
- IM410 (3)
- IM506 (3)
- IM515 (3)
- General Education (3)
- Elective (3)
What will it cost?
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Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
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Professional and Student Organizations
The Construction Management Organization (CMo) offers professional development, social interaction, and leadership opportunities to the students in the construction management and design program of the Department of Engineering and Technology. CMo is a student chapter of the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO). CMo also sponsors teams to a student competition in the fall.
Accreditations
Engineering and Technology Accreditations
The Department of Engineering and Technology boasts several accreditations for its programs. We're proud of the work we do to make our programs worth it for you. We encourage you to learn more about our student performance and achievement for this accredited program.
Accelerated Master’s Degree
SEMO offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with an MBA sooner.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, and sell your knowledge and experience—if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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