Associate’s in Construction Management Degrees

The associates’ in construction management is an entry-level degree providing the skills and education necessary to begin a career in the construction management field.

What is Construction Management?

Construction management involves the planning, coordination, and execution of a project from design to completion while meeting the customer’s requirements. Construction Project Managers are involved in project management planning, cost management, time management, quality management, contract administration, and safety management.

The Associate’s in Construction Management Degree

Associate’s programs in construction management highlight the necessary requirements and best practices for managing both large and small-scale construction projects. Curricula explore commercial, residential, mechanical, civil, electrical, environmental, and industrial construction management techniques. Courses also examine facilities management, project planning, budgeting and cost control, logistics and materials management, personnel management and labor relations, site safety, construction contracting, organization and scheduling; and applicable codes and regulations.

Construction Project Management Careers

With a degree in construction project management, you will have access to a variety of jobs and career options. Construction Project Managers are found on construction sites large and small. Your first job post-graduation could be working as a foreman or foreman’s assistant for a small construction company, managing the building of room additions, patio covers, etc. Other avenues include joining a construction firm and working on very large construction projects including bridges, skyscrapers, and malls.

Online Associate’s in Construction Management Degrees

There are currently no associate programs available, but you may wish to view the bachelor and master programs in Construction Management.

Top Construction Management Degree Programs

For those seeking a construction management degree, several online options exist, and in many levels: associate's, bachelor's, and even upper-level master's degree programs are available to aspiring construction managers. Degrees in business management, project management, and operations management are also relevent.


The associate's degree in construction management from San Joaquin Valley College is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of managerial and technical skills needed for a job in construction management quickly, since this is only a two-year program.
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Penn Foster College's construction technology program gives you the opportunity to learn the basics one will need to have a successful career in the future. The program teaches you the theory and knowledge behind construction management and building. Courses include construction technology, materials and methods, technical drawings, planning and control, and more.
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Ashworth's associate of science degree in construction management is a flexible online program that will allow for future advancement. The program requires a combination of general education, elective, and core courses, essential for a successful future in construction. Principal concepts include construction methods, planning, estimating and scheduling.
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