School of Building Construction, College of Design • Atlanta, GA • Campus • $6,067/Semester Flat Rate (In-State Undergraduate, incl. fees)
Georgia Institute of Technology offers 3 construction management pathways:
- B.S. in Construction Science and Management
- M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management
- Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Construction Management
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $48.5K in-state / $144.5K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters) | 122 |
| M.S. | $21.2K in-state / $43.3K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 30 |
| Certificate | No added tuition for full-time Georgia Tech undergraduates | 2 semesters (junior or senior year) | 12 |
Tuition estimates use Georgia Tech’s fall 2026 flat undergraduate rate and per-credit graduate rate plus mandatory fees.
- Why choose it: Georgia Tech’s construction B.S. pairs a calculus and linear algebra math core with a required full-semester, full-time professional internship and a business sequence in accounting, finance, and organizational behavior.
- Trade-off: The B.S. is not ACCE accredited; ACCE lists it only as an applicant, so students who need an accredited degree should weigh Georgia’s two accredited bachelor’s programs.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S., M.S., 12-credit undergraduate embedded certificate |
| Format | Campus; M.S. offers evening classes |
| Campus Location | Atlanta campus |
| Credit Hours | 122 (B.S.), 30 (M.S.), 12 (certificate) |
| Internship | Required in the B.S.: BC 4680, full-time for a full semester or summer, 3 credits |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None; B.S. listed as an ACCE applicant |
| Math | Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Introduction to Linear Algebra |
| Software Taught | BIM course required; specific products not named |
| Tuition | Flat $5,309/semester in-state, $17,302 out-of-state (undergraduate, 7+ credits) |
B.S. in Construction Science and Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Science and Management at Georgia Institute of Technology is approximately $48,536 (eight semesters at the $5,309 flat rate plus $758 in fees). The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management took its current name in spring 2024; it was previously the B.S. in Building Construction. Georgia Tech describes it as STEM-designated.
B.S. Curriculum
The 122 credits include 43 credits of core curriculum, a 2-credit wellness course, a 17-credit field of study, 51 credits of major requirements, and 9 free elective credits.
- Math and computing: MATH 1551 Differential Calculus, MATH 1552 Integral Calculus, MATH 1553 Introduction to Linear Algebra, CS 1301 or CS 1315, and 8 credits of lab science
- Construction technology: BC 2610 and BC 2620 Construction Technology I and II, BC 2632 Construction Materials and Methods, BC 3640 Construction Mechanics, BC 4672 Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
- Estimating and cost: BC 2634 Construction Plans and Estimates, BC 3600 Construction Cost Management
- Project management: BC 2631 Introduction to Construction Management, BC 3630 Project Management I, BC 4600 Project Management II, BC 2636 Construction Safety, BC 3610 Construction Law
- Design integration and technology: BC 4050 Building Information Modeling, BC 4130 Integrated Design, Construction and Development, BC 4710 Green Construction
- Business: MGT 2106 Legal, Social, Ethical Aspects of Business, MGT 3000 Financial and Managerial Accounting, MGT 3078 Finance and Investments, MGT 3101 Organizational Behavior, ECON 2100, and BC 4660 Entrepreneurship in Construction
- Capstone and internship: BC 4630 Senior Capstone Project, BC 4680 Professional Internship
The construction courses lean toward management: about 11 courses cover estimating, cost, project management, law, safety, entrepreneurship, the capstone, and the internship, against 7 in construction technology, materials, mechanics, building systems, BIM, and green construction. Four MGT courses add accounting, finance, and organizational behavior. The math core goes through integral calculus and linear algebra, which goes further than the math required at Kennesaw State or Georgia Southern and fits students considering graduate study or development finance.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists no scheduling course by name; scheduling is presumably covered within the project management courses, but this is not stated.
- The catalog lists no minimum grade rules for the major.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- BC 4680 Professional Internship (3 credits) is a required major course.
- Students must hold a full-time position with an architecture, engineering, or construction firm for a full fall semester or a summer.
- Students find their own placement.
- Work is documented through a weekly diary, a term paper of at least five pages, and a presentation to faculty; the course is graded pass/fail with a supervisor evaluation.
- Paid status and required hours are not stated.
A full-time internship of a full semester or summer gives every graduate sustained site or office experience before the job search. The School of Building Construction also hosts an annual career fair, which helps with the student-found placement.
B.S. Admissions
Admission to the B.S. follows Georgia Tech’s general undergraduate admission.
- No separate application to the major is listed in the catalog.
- Students planning the internship in a fall semester should plan the rest of their course sequence around that term.
M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management at Georgia Institute of Technology is approximately $21,242 (30 credits at $607/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The M.S. in Building Construction and Facility Management is aimed at working professionals and offers evening classes. The two-year duration is derived from 30 credits at a part-time load; Georgia Tech doesn’t state a typical completion time.
M.S. Curriculum
All students take a 15-credit core, then choose a concentration or the thesis option.
- Core: BC 6650 Advanced Project Management, BC 6550 Design and Construction Processes for Integrated Services, BC 6250 Value Management, BC 6300 Safety and Environmental Issues, BC 6685 Leadership and Communications in Design and Construction
- Program and Facility Management concentration (12 credits): construction program management, preconstruction management as owner, maintenance management of built assets, professional trends in facility management
- Technology concentration (12 credits): BIM, technology applications in construction, digital twins for the built environment, Construction 4.0
- Thesis option: 6 thesis credits, BC 7100 Quantitative Methods for Construction Research, and 6 elective credits
- Electives: real estate policy and development law, design and construction law, facilities financial analysis, residential design and construction, and planning and estimating methods
The degree blends construction and facility management, adding owner-side and building-operations content to the project management core. The Technology concentration suits students interested in digital construction roles.
You Should Know
- A non-thesis track without a concentration is also listed on the program page.
- The School of Building Construction’s catalog page has described the facility management program as ABET accredited to IFMA standards; the program page and catalog program record make no such claim, and IFMA accredits facility management programs through its own body. Treat this as unconfirmed.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- No internship is required.
- The thesis option is the research path; the program page notes it attracts local part-time students who are already working.
Field experience is expected to come from the student’s job. Students without industry experience should plan their own internship alongside the degree.
M.S. Admissions
The GRE is preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil, architectural, architectural engineering, landscape architecture, mechanical, electrical, or facility management, or another field plus at least two years of related experience
- Two essays and three letters of recommendation
- Fall start: early deadline January 15, final May 1 for U.S. applicants; spring start: early deadline July 15, final October 1
- Georgia Tech undergraduates who complete the embedded certificate can apply without the GRE
Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Construction Management at Georgia Institute of Technology is no added cost for full-time students, since its 12 credits fall within the undergraduate flat rate. The program can generally be completed in about 2 semesters during the junior or senior year.
The Undergraduate Embedded Certificate in Construction Management is open to juniors and seniors in any Georgia Tech bachelor’s program. The University of Georgia offers a similar 17-credit certificate for its own undergraduates, with a site development focus.
Certificate Curriculum
- Required (6 credits): BC 4130 Integrated Design, Construction and Development; BC 4140 Construction Management Project
- Electives (6 credits): chosen from cost management or construction planning and estimating, construction law, project management, BIM, value engineering, construction management, green construction, construction equipment and methods, and construction safety
The certificate lets engineering, architecture, and business majors add construction management coursework without changing majors.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required. Certificate students can join the School of Building Construction’s annual career fair and networking events, which Georgia Tech says may increase their internship opportunities.
Certificate Admissions
- Open only to current Georgia Tech undergraduates in their junior or senior year
- Students apply through the College of Design’s certificate application and choose electives with an advisor
Tuition
Georgia Tech charges undergraduates a flat fall 2026 rate of $5,309 per semester in-state and $17,302 out-of-state for more than 6 credits, plus $758 in mandatory fees. Graduate tuition is $607 per credit in-state and $1,341 out-of-state, with the same $758 fee at 4 or more credits.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition per semester (7+ credits) | $5,309 | $17,302 |
| Graduate tuition per credit | $607 | $1,341 |
| Mandatory fees per semester (4+ credits) | $758 | $758 |
| B.S. (8 semesters) | $48,536 | $144,480 |
| M.S. (30 credits, 4 semesters) | $21,242 | $43,262 |
Rates come from Georgia Tech’s fall 2026 tuition and fee totals.
Be aware that:
- Totals are derived (flat rate × semesters, or credits × rate, plus fees); Georgia Tech doesn’t publish program totals.
- A semester with 6 or fewer credits, such as a fall internship term with only BC 4680, is billed at the lower $3,155 in-state or $10,267 out-of-state rate.
- Summer terms, if used, carry their own tuition and fees.
- Graduate full-time tuition is $7,208 in-state at 12 or more credits, so a full-time M.S. student would pay less per credit than the part-time estimate above.
For Georgia residents, the B.S. costs about $48.5K in tuition and fees, about $19K to $21K more than the in-state estimates for Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern, and out-of-state students pay nearly three times that. The M.S. is moderately priced for an evening program in Atlanta.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Built for students who want a math-heavy construction management degree inside a major research university, with a guaranteed stretch of full-time industry work and business coursework in finance and accounting.
Math and business depth: Calculus, linear algebra, programming, accounting, finance, and an entrepreneurship course give graduates a quantitative and business base that suits development, finance, and owner-side roles as well as contractor work.
Accreditation trade-off: Georgia Tech’s B.S. is an ACCE applicant, not an accredited program. Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University both hold ACCE accreditation for their bachelor’s degrees at lower in-state cost.
Working professionals: The evening M.S. combines construction and facility management, with a Technology concentration in digital twins and Construction 4.0, for people already working in Atlanta’s design and construction industry.
Accreditation and Credentials
Georgia Institute of Technology 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.
None of the three construction credentials holds programmatic accreditation. ACCE’s 2025 Annual Report lists Georgia Tech’s B.S. in Building Construction, the program’s former name, as an applicant, which means it has not been accredited. ACCE’s current online directory was not checked for a later status change.
Georgia Tech names no embedded certifications such as OSHA cards or AIC exam preparation, and it doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.