School of Engineering, Science, and Technology • New Britain, CT • Campus • $432/Credit (In-State, incl. fees, B.S.)
Central Connecticut State University offers 3 construction management pathways:
- B.S. in Construction Management
- M.S. in Construction Management
- Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $51.9K in-state / $65.9K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters + summer internship) | 120 |
| M.S. | $27.1K in-state / $27.6K out-of-state | About 2 years part-time (6 terms) | 33 |
| Certificate | $9.8K in-state / $10.0K out-of-state | About 1 year part-time (2 terms) | 12 |
Tuition estimates use CCSU’s 2026-27 tuition plus mandatory fees; out-of-state figures use the New England regional rate CCSU charges U.S. students from outside Connecticut.
- Why choose it: CCSU’s ACCE-accredited B.S. teaches heavy/highway construction alongside building construction, with separate systems and estimating courses for each, and every U.S. student from outside Connecticut pays the New England regional rate of $16,470 a year.
- Trade-off: The degree is campus-based in New Britain, and CCSU does not publish internship hours, pay, employer partners, or placement data for its required internship.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S., M.S., graduate certificate |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | New Britain, CT |
| Credit Hours | 120 (B.S.), 33 (M.S.), 12 (certificate) |
| Internship | Required in the B.S. (CM 465, 3 credits); hours not stated |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (B.S.), per CCSU |
| Software Taught | CAD and BIM tools (CM 145); specific software not named |
| Industry Certifications | None stated |
| Transfer Pathway | CT State course flowchart; Accelerate Central B.S./M.S. |
| Tuition | $6,485 per semester in-state, full time (2026-27) |
| Math | Trigonometry or precalculus, Applied Calculus, Business Statistics |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University is approximately $51,880 (120 credits at $432.33/credit, derived from 8 semesters at $6,485).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters plus a summer internship term).
The B.S. in Construction Management is a 120-credit degree with a 60-credit construction major, a 15-credit business block, and required economics, science, and math courses.
B.S. Curriculum
Building and heavy/highway construction run as parallel tracks: CM 165 Building Construction Systems pairs with CM 245 Heavy/Highway Construction Systems, and CM 325 Building Construction Estimating pairs with CM 345 Heavy/Highway Construction Estimating.
- Technical core (10 courses, 34 credits): CM 145 CAD and BIM Tools for Construction (4), CM 155 Construction Documents, CM 165 Building Construction Systems, CM 245 Heavy/Highway Construction Systems, CM 265 Print Reading/Quantity Take-Off, CM 275 Introduction to MEP Systems, CM 353 Introduction to Surveying (4), CM 356 Materials of Construction (4), CM 425 Applied Structural Systems, ET 241 Applied Statics and Strength of Materials.
- Management core (9 courses, 27 credits): CM 325 and CM 345 estimating, CM 335 Construction Safety, CM 355 Construction Planning, CM 435 Construction Superintendency, CM 455 Construction Project Management, CM 475 Construction Business Principles, CM 465 Construction Internship, CM 485 Senior Capstone.
- Business (4 courses, 12 credits): AC 211 Financial Accounting, LAW 250 The Legal and Ethical Environment, MGT 295 Management and Organizational Behavior, MKT 295 Fundamentals of Marketing.
- Math: MATH 119 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry or MATH 115 Trigonometry, MATH 125 Applied Calculus, and STAT 200 Business Statistics.
- Science and economics: PHYS 121 General Physics I, CHEM 161/162 or ESCI 121/125, ECON 200 and ECON 201.
- Communication: ENGR 290 Engineering Technical Writing and Presentation.
The balance is close to even: 10 technical courses against 9 management courses, plus a full business block and a general business law course. The math reaches applied calculus, and the statics, structures, and surveying courses give graduates more engineering grounding than a management-only degree.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog states 59 major credits, but the listed courses total 60.
- CM 145 teaches CAD and BIM tools, but CCSU does not name the software.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: Yes, CM 465 Construction Internship (3 credits).
- Timing: Offered fall, spring, and summer; CCSU’s flowchart places it in the summer after junior year.
- Prerequisites: Junior standing and CM 335 Construction Safety with a C- or higher.
- Hours, pay, and placement: Not clearly stated.
- Example site: A student testimonial on CCSU’s program page describes an internship on the CTfastrak busway project.
The required internship guarantees every graduate some field experience before the senior year, and the safety prerequisite means students arrive on site with that course done. Because CCSU publishes no hours, employer list, or placement support, students should ask how internships are found and whether they are paid.
B.S. Admissions
The major has no separate admission gate in the catalog; students are admitted through CCSU’s regular undergraduate admission.
- Transfer students: CCSU publishes a course flowchart with CT State equivalents that maps CT State construction courses to CM 145, CM 155, CM 165, CM 245, CM 265, CM 275, and CM 345, along with business, economics, math, and science courses.
- Accelerate Central B.S./M.S.: Juniors with 60 or more credits (at least 12 at CCSU) and a 2.70 GPA can apply to take up to four graduate courses, two of which count toward both degrees.
M.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University is approximately $27,087 (33 credits at $809/credit plus a $65 registration fee for 6 terms, derived).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years of part-time study.
The M.S. in Construction Management is a 33-credit degree taught on campus in New Britain, with full-time and part-time study and starts in January, May, and August.
M.S. Curriculum
- Common core (12 credits): CM 545 Construction Risk Management, CM 555 Construction Project Control, CM 580 Construction Safety Management, CM 594 Research Methods in Construction Management.
- Electives (18-21 credits): at least 9 credits from CM courses, including CM 515 Construction Law, CM 527 Heavy/Highway and Infrastructure Construction, CM 535 Sustainable Buildings, CM 540 Lean Construction, CM 547 Advanced Cost Estimating, CM 550 Automation and Emerging Technologies, CM 570 Construction Accounting and Engineering Economics, CM 575 Construction Financial Management, CM 585 Advanced Construction Law.
- Elective limits: no more than 9 non-CM credits and no more than 6 credits at the 400 level without written approval.
- Capstone: Plan B comprehensive exam (0 credits) or Plan C CM 595 Applied Research (3 credits). No thesis option is listed.
The degree is mostly electives, so students can build a law-and-finance, heavy/highway, or technology emphasis. The four core courses are the same four that make up the graduate certificate.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
The M.S. has no internship or field requirement. It suits people already working in construction or those adding a graduate credential to a construction bachelor’s degree.
M.S. Admissions
CCSU accepts applicants without a construction background, with conditional admission possible.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum 2.70 undergraduate GPA; 2.40-2.69 or no construction management background may be considered for conditional admission.
- No GMAT or GRE.
- Domestic deadlines: August 20 (fall), January 15 (spring), May 1 (summer).
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University is approximately $9,838 (12 credits at $809/credit plus a $65 registration fee for 2 terms, derived).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year of part-time study.
The Official Certificate Program in Construction Management is a 12-credit graduate credential for bachelor’s degree holders.
Certificate Curriculum
- CM 545 Construction Risk Management
- CM 555 Construction Project Control
- CM 580 Construction Safety Management
- CM 594 Research Methods in Construction Management
All four courses count toward the M.S., so the certificate works as a first step that keeps the full degree open.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
The certificate has no internship or field requirement.
Certificate Admissions
Admission requirements match the M.S.: a bachelor’s degree and a 2.70 undergraduate GPA.
Tuition
CCSU charges a flat full-time rate each semester for undergraduates: $3,499 tuition plus $2,986 in mandatory fees, or $6,485 per semester for Connecticut residents in 2026-27. Graduate part-time students pay $809 per credit in-state ($481 tuition plus $328 fees) and $825 out-of-state, plus a $65 registration fee each term.
| Item (per semester, full time, 2026-27) | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Connecticut resident) | $3,499 | $4,358 |
| General fee | $2,358 | $2,358 |
| State university fee | $528 | $528 |
| Student activity and media fee | $100 | $37 |
| Total | $6,485 | $7,281 |
- B.S.: $51,880 in-state (8 semesters × $6,485); $65,880 for U.S. students from outside Connecticut at the New England regional rate ($16,470 a year).
- M.S.: $27,087 in-state and $27,615 out-of-state part-time (33 credits plus 6 registration fees, derived).
- Certificate: $9,838 in-state and $10,030 out-of-state (12 credits plus 2 registration fees, derived).
Be aware that:
- CCSU’s tuition sheet notes that, starting in 2024-25, its out-of-state rate applies only to international students; other U.S. students from outside Connecticut pay the New England regional rate.
- A full-time graduate schedule costs $7,281 per semester in-state, so the M.S. runs about $29,124 over 4 full-time semesters (derived), more than the part-time per-credit route.
- A Science Engineering Technology lab fee of $40 per course (up to $80 per term) and a transportation fee are not included; CCSU lists the transportation fee as $50 per term on its rate sheet and $80 a year on its annual summary.
- CCSU does not say how graduate courses taken through Accelerate Central are billed.
- CCSU does not publish a full-time credit threshold on its rate sheet; credits above 18 cost $642 each for undergraduates.
For Connecticut residents the B.S. costs about $432 per credit including fees, and the regional rate keeps the out-of-state total about $14,000 above the in-state total rather than doubling it. Graduate students who can study part time pay less per credit than the full-time semester rate. See CCSU’s 2026-27 rate sheet and annual tuition summary.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for students who want an accredited construction degree that covers roads, bridges, and site work as fully as buildings, and for working professionals who want a graduate credential they can earn one course at a time.
B.S. for heavy/highway and building careers: The paired systems and estimating courses prepare graduates for both general building contractors and heavy civil contractors. Students who already know they want only building work will still take the heavy/highway courses.
Accelerate Central for a faster master’s: Students who qualify in their junior year can take up to four graduate courses as undergraduates, and two count toward both degrees, bringing the combined B.S. and M.S. to 147 credits.
Certificate or M.S. for working professionals: Start the certificate first; all four courses count toward the M.S. Students who need online classes should look elsewhere, since CCSU lists the M.S. as on campus.
Accreditation and Credentials
CCSU is a public university in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Institutional accreditation supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
The B.S. in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), according to CCSU’s 2026-27 catalog and its August 2024 list of accredited programs. ACCE’s own baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13) showed CCSU’s last review in July 2018 with expiration in July 2024; ACCE’s current directory was not checked. The M.S. and certificate do not carry programmatic accreditation, and CCSU does not name embedded industry certifications in any pathway.