Construction engineering management

B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$428 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

With decades of delayed infrastructure investment and a national housing shortage, there is a huge demand for well-rounded leaders in the construction industry. To be successful in these roles, you must be able to anticipate issues and streamline workflows. You need engineering expertise in addition to strong management skills.

Earning a B.S. in Construction Engineering Management online from Oregon State University will give you the comprehensive training you need to effectively manage projects from planning and design to engineering and construction. Additional courses in business management will equip you to be a strong leader and problem-solver who ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online construction engineering management degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online construction engineering management degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.

  • Construction estimating
  • Project management and scheduling
  • Virtual design and construction
  • Engineering computation
  • Human resources management
  • Contracts and specifications
  • Highway location and design
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Program details

Learn about the engineering, science and technology of construction through online coursework that teaches estimating and cost control, planning and scheduling, advanced materials and methods, building information modeling (BIM) and lean construction. You’ll also learn how to better anticipate project issues and confidently collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, city planners, work crews and others.

The online construction engineering management program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Engineering.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits — at least 60 of which must be upper-division credits — are required to graduate with your degree in construction engineering management, including:

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Additional program features

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

Oregon State’s construction engineering management bachelor’s program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Engineering, which provides specialized accreditation for construction management programs. Graduates of ACCE-accredited programs meet the highest standard of excellence for construction education and are in high demand by construction employers.

Beginning in summer 2025, you can be directly admitted into the B.S. in Construction Engineering Management program if you are considered ready to take calculus at OSU. This determination is based on the completed coursework shown on your transcripts and courses that are in progress or planned for later in the school year.

If you are not calculus-ready based on your application materials but are admitted to OSU, you will be invited to enroll initially as an undeclared student in the University Exploratory Studies Program or another non-engineering major of your choice. Rest assured, you will still have available pathways to enroll in the B.S. in Construction Engineering Management program. You can find full calculus-ready details on the Office of Admissions website.

Math requirements can be confusing, so check out our helpful guide and find answers to the most common questions.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Get a jump-start on your Master of Engineering in Engineering Management degree while working toward your bachelor’s degree in construction engineering management. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current undergraduate students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree. 

The credits you earn will be transferred to the MEng in Engineering Management program. Students enrolled in Oregon State’s online graduate courses will pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Construction engineering management careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online construction engineering management degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the $10 trillion global construction industry. As a leader in this area, you’ll enter the workforce ready to provide technical expertise and leadership in economic sectors that need construction management experts.

Job market outlook

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