Top Accredited Construction Management Degree Programs

The bachelor’s degree in contract management is an effective tool for starting an entry-level job in this exciting field. The degree, usually four years in length, can be found at a number of universities across the country.

What is Contract Management?

Contract management is the process of negotiating and managing contracts. As a contract manager, you will be responsible for drafting, executing, and reporting on all aspects of a variety of contracts required by the business. Depending on the business you work for, there is a strong chance that the business will be required to enter into numerous contracts, in such areas as employment, procurement, construction, and intellectual property.

The Bachelor in Contract Management Degree

The bachelor degree in contract management provides you with an education necessary to become an effective, successful contract manager. The programs teach you how to become an expert in the negotiations of contracting for goods and services, on both the buy and sell side. Curricula focus on the complex relations of domestic and international negotiations, legal challenges, and political ramifications. Typical courses in these programs include management studies, corporate governance, competitive interaction, strategy, intro to negotiations, and transaction cost economics. Graduates are competitive for jobs in industry, government, and the non-profit sector.

Online Bachelor’s in Contract Management Degrees

• Strayer University — BBA – Acquisition and Contract Management

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. Request Information about San Joaquin Valley College
	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. Request Information about Penn Foster College
	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. Request Information about Ashworth College