Construction Management

What can I do with this degree?

The Associate of Science (Construction Management option) is an online degree offered through collaboration between the Department of Civil Engineering in the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. The Associate of Science degree teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people

What will I learn?

The Construction Management option curriculum prepares students for careers in the construction industry as field supervisors, foremen, project management assistants, field technicians, quality control inspectors and other related first-line supervisory positions.

Employer Partnerships

• Completing a degree while working full-time can be difficult as individuals worry about how to get to campus for class or -- more importantly -- how to pay for coursework. The University of Akron (UA) and WTI (Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Tremco Incorporated) are proud to announce RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education), an exclusive educational partnership that brings new opportunities to WTI employees and their families and takes the worry out of college.
• The company pays 100% of the tuition for WTI employees and their dependents; coursework can be completed on a full- or part-time schedule.Students begin in the Associate of Science in Construction Management track and have the option to continue to complete the Bachelor of Organizational Supervision in Construction Management. The associate’s degree is perfectly aligned with the first two years of the bachelor’s degree, so students who elect to continue their education can flow seamlessly into the bachelor’s degree option. Employees are eligible to apply for the program after 90 days of employment. Enrollment can start in the spring, summer or fall semesters, making it more convenient.
• One unique aspect of the program is the flexibility. If an employee decides not to seek a degree, he or she can instead choose to have a dependent utilize the benefit and pursue a degree in construction management.
• Visit Tremco Rise to learn more.

Classes that fit your busy life

If you are looking for a degree that fits in your schedule, then the Associate of Science, Construction Management Option is for you. Many courses are offered in eight-week sessions and available fall, spring and summer semesters.

The degree can be completed in as few as two years when attending full time.

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• Learn more about UAkron Online.
• If you have questions about this degree, contact Professor Belcher mcbelch@uakron.edu.