School of Engineering • Hayward, CA • Campus • $281/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Cal State East Bay offers 2 construction management pathways:
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $33.7K in-state / $90.2K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
| M.S. | $20.3K in-state / $37.2K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 36 |
Tuition estimates use Cal State East Bay’s Fall 2026 full-time semester tuition plus mandatory campus fees; out-of-state adds $471 per unit.
- Why choose it: At about $33,700 in-state, Cal State East Bay’s B.S. is a Bay Area construction management degree that schedules classes mainly at times convenient for working students and requires BIM, building codes and commissioning, and green building courses.
- Trade-off: The programmatic accreditor for the B.S. could not be confirmed, the program does not appear on ACCE’s 2024 accredited list, and no internship is required.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Management; M.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus (M.S. listed as face to face) |
| Campus Location | Hayward, CA |
| Credit Hours | 120 (B.S.); 36 (M.S.) |
| Internship | Not required; internship courses (CMGT 398, 498) available |
| Programmatic Accreditation | Not confirmed; not on ACCE’s 2024 list |
| Software Taught | Building Information Modeling (CMGT 410); M.S. BIM and Advanced Technologies; specific software not named |
| Industry Certifications | None embedded |
| Schedule | Classes offered mainly at times convenient for working students, per East Bay |
| Tuition | $4,208.50 per semester undergraduate; $5,063.50 graduate (Fall 2026, in-state) |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at Cal State East Bay is approximately $33,668 in-state (120 credits at $280.57/credit, derived from 8 semesters at $4,208.50).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The B.S. in Construction Management aims to prepare managers for public and private construction and serves high school graduates, transfer students, and working professionals, per Cal State East Bay. The out-of-state estimate is about $90,188.
B.S. Curriculum
The major combines a 37-unit lower-division core, a 41-unit upper-division core, and a 3-unit business elective.
- Project controls and management (5 courses, 17 units): CMGT 340 Construction Cost Estimating, CMGT 350 Project Planning, Scheduling and Control (4 units), CMGT 440 Construction Project Management, CMGT 480 Construction Safety, and CMGT 493 Senior Project (4 units).
- Codes, law, and sustainability (3 courses, 9 units): CMGT 320 Construction Law, CMGT 345 Building Codes and Commissioning, and CMGT 430 Environmental Issues and Green Building.
- Technical (5 courses, 15 units): CMGT 310 Statics and Strength of Materials, CMGT 325 Electrical and Mechanical Systems, CMGT 360 Soil Mechanics and Building Foundations, CMGT 410 Building Information Modeling, and CMGT 207 Construction Methods.
- Construction foundations (4 courses, 10 units): CMGT 101 Introduction to Construction Management, CMGT 142 Construction Graphics and Plans Reading, CMGT 201 Surveying, and CMGT 206 Construction Materials.
- Math and science (4 courses, 15 units): MATH 130 Calculus I, PHYS 125 and PHYS 126 Principles of Physics I and II, and CHEM 110 General Chemistry for Engineering.
- Business and social science (5 courses, 15 units): ACCT 210 Financial Accounting, ECON 200 Microeconomics, PSYC 100 General Psychology, MGMT 312 Human Resources Management, and one elective from managerial or cost accounting, legal environment, finance, real estate finance or valuation, leadership, decision science, or supply chain management.
Cal State East Bay’s required course list includes building codes and commissioning and a full BIM course, topics that many construction management degrees leave as electives, and its real estate finance and valuation electives suit students interested in development. Estimating is a single course, so students wanting deep bidding practice should pair it with internships.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists the major as 78 units in its unit outline and 81 units in its requirements heading; the listed courses total 81.
- Several major courses (MATH 130, PHYS 125 and 126, CHEM 110, ECON 200, PSYC 100) also count toward general education.
- CMGT 340 and CMGT 440 require department consent.
- Course descriptions do not name the BIM or scheduling software used.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No; the capstone is CMGT 493 Senior Project.
- Available: CMGT 398 and CMGT 498 Internship (1-3 units each) appear in the course list.
- Support: East Bay says it gives special attention to students participating in internships.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Students can earn credit for internships, but none is required, so field experience depends on the student. The convenient-time scheduling helps students who are already working in construction keep their jobs while finishing the degree.
B.S. Admissions
The catalog lists no separate admission gate for the major.
- First-year and transfer students: admitted through Cal State East Bay undergraduate admissions.
- Math: MATH 130 Calculus I is taken in the first semester of the roadmap and is a prerequisite for CMGT 201 Surveying.
M.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Construction Management at Cal State East Bay is approximately $20,254 in-state (36 credits at $562.61/credit, derived from 4 semesters at $5,063.50).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The M.S. in Construction Management is a 36-unit, face-to-face degree aimed at working professionals in or moving into construction leadership, per Cal State East Bay. The out-of-state estimate is about $37,210. Duration is derived from 36 units at 9 units per semester.
M.S. Curriculum
- Core (9 courses, 27 units): CMGT 610 BIM and Advanced Technologies, CMGT 620 Legal Issues, CMGT 630 Environmental Issues and Sustainable Construction, CMGT 640 Cost Estimating, CMGT 650 Project Management, Planning, and Scheduling, CMGT 660 Cost Accounting, Control and Reporting, CMGT 670 Construction Enterprise and Risk Management, CMGT 680 Construction Safety and Health, and CMGT 685 Special Topics.
- Electives (6 or 9 units): Issues in Construction Management, Independent Study, Temporary Structures in Construction, or approved graduate courses from other programs.
- Capstone (3 units): CMGT 693A Applied Research or CMGT 693B Master’s Project Capstone, or a comprehensive exam with a third elective.
With nine required construction courses, East Bay’s M.S. is more construction-specific than a degree built around business electives, covering cost accounting, enterprise risk, and safety at the graduate level.
You Should Know
- At least 30 units must be 600-level courses, at least 27 must be completed at East Bay, and transfer units are capped at 9.
- All requirements must be completed within five years, with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below C.
- Students below a 3.0 GPA for two or more consecutive semesters are academically disqualified.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No.
- Available: CMGT 698 Internship (1-3 units) appears in the graduate course list.
The M.S. expects relevant work or academic experience at admission, so most students bring field experience with them.
M.S. Admissions
Admission to the university and to the M.S. program are separate steps.
- Degree and GPA: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least a 2.5 GPA.
- Background: relevant work or academic experience, plus college algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.
- Materials: personal statement, resume, and two letters of recommendation.
Tuition
For Fall 2026, Cal State East Bay charges full-time undergraduates $4,208.50 per semester in tuition and mandatory campus fees, and graduate students $5,063.50. Nonresidents add $471 per unit.
| Item (Fall 2026, per semester, 6.1+ units) | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,419.00 | $4,274.00 |
| Mandatory campus fees | $789.50 | $789.50 |
| Total, in-state | $4,208.50 | $5,063.50 |
| Nonresident tuition | +$471 per unit | +$471 per unit |
- B.S. estimate: 8 × $4,208.50 = $33,668 in-state; plus 120 × $471 = $56,520, for $90,188 out-of-state (derived).
- M.S. estimate: 4 × $5,063.50 = $20,254 in-state; plus 36 × $471 = $16,956, for $37,210 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- East Bay publishes combined totals; the campus fee figure is derived by subtracting systemwide tuition.
- An optional $2 student representation fee (SIRF) is assessed each semester unless students opt out.
- Spring 2027 rates were not reviewed; CSU tuition has risen each year.
- Housing, meals, books, and course materials are not included.
At about $33,700 in-state, East Bay’s B.S. is among the lowest-cost California bachelor’s programs profiled here, just below Fresno State and CSU Long Beach, though both of those list ACCE accreditation. See Cal State East Bay’s Fall 2026 tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Cal State East Bay serves Bay Area students, especially those already working, who want a low-cost construction management bachelor’s or master’s close to home.
Working students: Classes scheduled mainly at convenient times, plus available internship credit, suit students who want to keep a construction job while studying.
Codes, BIM, and sustainability: Required courses in building codes and commissioning, BIM, and green building prepare graduates for owner-side, inspection, and preconstruction roles as well as contractor work.
Accreditation trade-off: Students who want an ACCE-accredited degree should weigh East Bay against CSU Long Beach, Chico State, or Fresno State, all priced within a few thousand dollars.
Accreditation and Credentials
California State University, East Bay is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
East Bay lists the B.S. in Construction Management on its program accreditation page, but the accreditation letter could not be retrieved, so the accrediting body and dates could not be confirmed. The program does not appear on ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13). The catalog’s learning outcomes cover the construction management competencies used in accreditation reviews, but that alone does not establish accreditation.
Neither program embeds an industry certification. The School of Engineering also offers certificates in Construction Planning and Control and Construction Administration, which are not profiled here.