Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

The Construction Engineering program, one of only sixteen such programs in the U.S., is concerned with preparing students for the engineering management of construction projects by developing skills for the selection of construction methods and processes, construction project planning and control, and resource management. Construction engineering interdisciplinary nature of the program offers a mix of essential technical, managerial, and business courses for a successful career in the industry. The construction industry is the second largest industry in the United States employing more than six million people representing engineers, contractors, architects, owners, real estate developers, construction labor, material and equipment vendors, financial and insurance institutions, attorneys and government agencies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment growth of construction engineers to exceed 35,000 new positions by 2006.