College of Architecture and Construction Management • Marietta, GA • Hybrid (B.S.), Campus (M.S.) • $231.60/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Kennesaw State University offers 2 construction management pathways:
- B.S. in Construction Management
- M.S. in Construction Management
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $27.8K in-state / $91.4K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
| M.S. | $11.6K in-state / $37.6K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 30 |
Tuition estimates use Kennesaw State’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus the $594 per-semester student fee.
- Why choose it: Kennesaw State’s course forecast schedules nearly all required B.S. construction courses in fall, spring, and summer, so students can start in any of three terms and keep moving year-round in an ACCE-accredited program that also has an ACCE-accredited master’s.
- Trade-off: The industry emphasis areas are only 9 elective credits, and the internship is one of those electives rather than a requirement, so field experience depends on what each student chooses.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S., M.S. |
| Format | B.S. listed as Hybrid; M.S. face-to-face |
| Campus Location | Marietta campus |
| Credit Hours | 120 (B.S.), 30 (M.S.) |
| Internship | Elective in the B.S. (CM 3398); not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (B.S. and M.S.) |
| Start Terms | B.S.: fall, spring, summer; M.S.: fall, spring |
| Math | Precalculus plus Calculus for Life Sciences or higher |
| Transfer Pathway | Gwinnett Technical College Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. articulation |
| Tuition | $192/credit in-state, $722 out-of-state (undergraduate) |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at Kennesaw State University is approximately $27,792 (120 credits at $192/credit plus eight semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The Construction Management, B.S. is a 120-credit degree in the Department of Construction Management. KSU reports 852 students enrolled in fall 2024 and 144 graduates from fall 2023 through summer 2024.
B.S. Curriculum
The degree combines 42 general education credits, an 18-credit field of study, 51 credits of major requirements, and 9 credits of major electives. Every course in the field of study, major, and electives needs a C or better.
- Math and science: MATH 1113 Precalculus, plus MATH 1179 Calculus for Life Sciences or higher (the 2026 chart shows MATH 1190 Calculus I); PHYS 1111/1111L Introductory Physics I and a second lab science
- Estimating and scheduling: CM 3410 Estimating I (quantity surveying), CM 3420 Estimating II (cost estimating and bid preparation), CM 4510 Construction Scheduling
- Management and law: CM 4560 Construction Project Management, CM 3800 Construction Finance, CM 4760 Construction and Real Estate Property Law, CM 4710 Construction Safety
- Technical: CM 2000 Construction Graphics, CM 2200 Construction Surveying and Layout (4 credits), CM 2210 Introduction to Structures, CM 3000 Computer Applications, CM 3110 Materials and Methods, CM 3180 Mechanical and Electrical Building Systems
- Business core: ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I, BLAW 2200 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, ECON 2105 or 2106, MGT 3100 Management and Behavioral Sciences, IS 2200, TCOM 2010 Technical Writing
- Capstone: CM 4900 Capstone Project
- Electives (9 credits): any 3000-4000 level CM course or MKTG 3100, grouped into four suggested emphasis areas: General Construction (Commercial), Heavy Civil and Land Development, Specialty Trade and Facilities Management, and Residential Construction
The required construction courses lean toward management: nine courses (26 credits) cover estimating, scheduling, finance, law, safety, and project management, against six technical courses (19 credits) in graphics, surveying, structures, systems, and software. Six more business courses sit outside the CM prefix. Real estate shows up in the required law course and the land development electives, a link that suits students interested in development as well as building.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page lists 129 total hours, while the catalog and the 2026 curriculum chart both total 120. Use 120.
- KSU’s course forecast shows most required CM courses offered every fall, spring, and summer. CM 2200 Surveying isn’t on the forecast, CM 4900 carries an undefined code in earlier terms, and many emphasis electives run only once a year, so plan electives early.
- BIM appears only as an elective (CM 3040 Building Information Modeling I); the catalog names no specific software in the required courses.
- The department’s website lists five 18-credit certificates (Project Management, Land Development, Specialty Construction, Heavy Construction Project Management, and Facilities Management), but none appear in the current catalog. Confirm availability with the department before planning around one.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CM 3398 Construction Management Internship is one of the courses students can use toward the 9 elective credits.
- Credits, required hours, paid status, and placement support are not clearly stated.
- KSU says its industry advisory board of regional construction firms recruits from the program.
Because the internship is optional, a student can finish the degree without supervised field work. Students without construction experience should plan to use one elective on CM 3398 or find summer work in the industry, since employers hiring for project engineer and assistant superintendent roles usually look for it.
B.S. Admissions
The B.S. has no separate admission step to the major.
- Admission follows KSU’s general undergraduate standards.
- Students can start in fall, spring, or summer.
- Prerequisites are strictly enforced, so the math and physics sequence controls when upper-level CM courses open.
- Students in the Double Owl Pathway can apply in the second semester of sophomore year to take graduate courses that count toward both degrees (see the M.S. section).
M.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Construction Management at Kennesaw State University is approximately $11,556 (30 credits at $306/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management, M.S. dates to 1995 and is face-to-face on campus, with fall and spring starts. KSU reports 26 students enrolled and 11 graduates a year.
M.S. Curriculum
The degree is a 12-credit core plus an 18-credit track, all with a C or better and a 3.00 GPA.
- Core: CM 6000 Information Methods, CM 6200 Strategic Bidding and Estimating, CM 6600 Construction Risk Analysis and Control, CM 6100 Construction Law: Contracts and Claims
- Elective track: 18 credits of 6000-level CM courses, with up to 6 credits from another graduate department by approval
- Thesis track: 3-6 credits of CM 7801-7804 Master’s Thesis plus 12-15 credits of 6000-level CM courses
- Project track: 3-6 credits of CM 7701-7704 Master’s Project plus 12-15 credits of 6000-level CM courses
The core centers on bidding, risk, and contract law rather than technical design, which fits estimators and project managers moving into senior roles. The catalog names leadership, sustainability, and technology integration as program themes, delivered through the elective courses.
You Should Know
- One KSU degree page lists 36 total hours; the catalog and the program landing page give 30. Use 30.
- Foundation courses for students without an architecture, engineering, or construction background (up to eight undergraduate courses, such as CM 2000, CM 3410, and CM 4510) don’t count toward the 30 credits and add time and cost.
- No transfer credit from other institutions is accepted.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- No internship is required.
- The project track (3-6 credits) is the closest applied option.
- KSU says many master’s students hold paid construction management jobs while enrolled.
The degree is built for people already working or with a construction-related bachelor’s, so field experience is expected to come from the job rather than from the program.
M.S. Admissions
Admission is competitive, and KSU gives preference to applicants with construction work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, construction technology, architecture, management, or a related field
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or better
- Application letter, resume, and three recommendation letters, one from a current supervisor
- Deadlines: July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring; $60 application fee
- Double Owl Pathway: KSU B.S. students can take CM 6100, CM 6200, and CM 6600 as undergraduates in place of CM 4760, CM 3420, and CM 3400, sharing 9 credits between the degrees
Tuition
Kennesaw State charges undergraduates $192 per credit in-state and $722 out-of-state for 2026-27, plus a flat $594 student fee each semester. Graduate tuition is $306 per credit in-state and $1,175 out-of-state, with the same $594 fee. At 15 credits, an undergraduate’s in-state cost works out to $231.60 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition per credit | $192 | $722 |
| Graduate tuition per credit | $306 | $1,175 |
| Student fees per semester | $594 | $594 |
| B.S. (120 credits, 8 semesters) | $27,792 | $91,392 |
| M.S. (30 credits, 4 semesters) | $11,556 | $37,626 |
The $594 fee covers activity, athletic, health, parking, recreation, technology, transportation, and wellness charges. See KSU’s 2026-27 undergraduate tuition and fees and graduate tuition and fees.
Be aware that:
- Totals are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); KSU does not publish program totals.
- KSU’s fee schedule lists rates only up to 15 credit hours and doesn’t state whether a flat rate applies above that.
- Students who take summer courses pay the $594 fee for that term too, which adds to the totals above.
- M.S. students who need foundation courses pay undergraduate tuition for them on top of the 30 graduate credits.
- No construction management program or college fee appears on the fee schedule.
For Georgia residents, the B.S. costs under $28K in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay more than three times as much, so the program is mainly a value for in-state students. The M.S. is low-cost for an ACCE-accredited master’s if the student needs no foundation courses.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Georgia students who want an ACCE-accredited construction degree they can start in any term and continue through the summer, with a master’s available on the same campus.
Students choosing an emphasis: Commercial building, heavy civil and land development, specialty trades and facilities, and residential construction each have a suggested elective set, and the required real estate property law course gives development-minded students a base. The emphasis is only 9 credits, so it adds depth rather than a full specialization.
Transfer students from Gwinnett Tech: Kennesaw State’s March 2023 agreement with Gwinnett Technical College maps courses from Gwinnett’s ACCE-accredited Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. to KSU courses, including both estimating courses into CM 3410, with a C or better in each. The agreement doesn’t guarantee admission.
Students who need field experience built in: The B.S. doesn’t require an internship. Students who want supervised work tied to the degree should take CM 3398 as an elective or compare programs that require one, such as Georgia Southern University’s 320-hour work requirement.
Accreditation and Credentials
Kennesaw State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which makes its credits transferable and its students eligible for federal financial aid.
Both construction management degrees are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13) shows the B.S. accredited from 07/2021 to 07/2027. ACCE’s master’s list (Rev. 2025.03.20) shows the M.S. with an expiration of 07/2025 under a board-granted extension; KSU’s catalog still states ACCE accreditation, and ACCE’s current directory was not checked. KSU’s program page describes the M.S. as one of five ACCE-accredited master’s programs, while the 2025 list includes six.
The programs name no embedded industry certifications, exam preparation, or contractor-license credit.