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    Construction management degrees abroad

    Construction managers are responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, and delivery of commercial, industrial, and domestic construction projects.

    As well as developing a sound understanding of construction processes and stages, you’ll become an effective leader. You’ll learn how to get the best out of your team so that projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You’ll apply your knowledge across a range of briefs and settings, helping you to become a versatile and well-rounded construction professional.

    Construction is a global business. Construction managers are often required to work overseas and liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors across borders. Studying abroad will help you hone the cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills that you’ll need to start a successful international career.

    Construction management program structure

    Undergraduate degrees in construction management are usually offered as a BSc and require at least three years of full-time study. However, most courses also include an additional 12-month industry placement year, so it’s more common for programs to last four years.

    Construction management is also available as a one or two-year master’s program, depending on whether you study on a full or part-time basis. To gain a place on the MSc, you’ll need to have an undergraduate degree in construction management or a related field, like engineering, project management, or human resources.

    If you’re still keen to learn more after completing an MSc, you can opt to pursue a PhD. This research-based qualification usually takes between four and seven years to finish.

    Construction management programs are typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical labs, hands-on workshops, and tutorials. Some universities will also organize guest presentations from industry professionals and visits to various construction sites.

    Each module will be assessed slightly differently, but you’ll probably encounter exams, essays, presentations, practical assessments, and independent projects.

    What’s covered on your construction management program will depend on your university and country of study. However, most courses will provide students with a solid grounding in these core areas:

    • Introduction to the built environment
    • Structures, materials, and construction methods
    • Construction management and site investigation
    • Construction law
    • Construction technology
    • Contracts and procurement
    • Construction and financial management
    • Sustainability and environmental management

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    Construction management study abroad programs

    Construction management undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in construction management

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      Architectural Engineering Technology: Construction Management - BSc University of Hartford, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      45,144 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 45,144 USD

      Start date
      January, May
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      Architectural Technology: Construction Management - BS New York Institute of Technology, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      41,440 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 41,440 USD

      Start date
      January, September
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      Construction Management - BSc Ohio Northern University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      34,715 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 34,715 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Construction Management - BSc Louisiana State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,700 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,700 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Construction Management - BSc Florida International University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,566 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,566 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Associate in construction management

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      Construction Management - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

      Start date
      February, June, August
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      Construction Management - ASc College of the Canyons, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,000 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,000 USD

      Start date
      August, February, June
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      Construction Management - ASc Laney College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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      Construction Management Technology - AASc Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 6,600 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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    Certificate in construction management

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      Construction Management - Cert Laney College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, January, June
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    Pathway in construction management

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      Construction Management (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,006 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Construction management graduate programs

    Master's in construction management

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      Civil Engineering: Construction Management - MCivilEng University of Canterbury, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      30,711 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,000 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Civil Engineering: Construction Management (STEM) - MSc California State University, Long Beach, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,604 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Construction Management - MCM Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      29,364 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 42,071 NZD

      Start date
      January, February
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      Construction Management - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      15 months
      Annual tuition fee
      25,118 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 25,118 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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      Construction Management - MSc Manhattan College, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,620 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,620 USD

      Start date
      January, August
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    Doctorate in construction management

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      Construction Management and Economics - PhD London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,970 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
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    Diploma in construction management

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      Engineering: Construction Management - PGDipEng University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      31,078 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 44,526 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Certificate in construction management

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      Construction Management - PGCert Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      13,155 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,531 CAD

      Start date
      January, September
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    Future construction management careers

    Your skills in problem-solving, organization, and leadership will make you a stand-out candidate for several roles across the fast-paced construction industry.

    Here are some of the most popular career paths pursued by graduates:

    • Construction manager
    • Site manager
    • Estimator
    • Civil engineer
    • Project manager
    • Surveyor
    • Contractor
    • Construction consultant

    If you’re unsure of how to land your dream job, arrange to speak with your university’s career service. They can support you if you’re considering postgraduate study or looking for work experience. They can also help you perfect your resume and improve your interview skills.