Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Division • Lawrenceville, GA • Campus • $139.07/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Gwinnett Technical College offers 4 construction management pathways:
- Commercial Construction Management A.A.S.
- Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate
- Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate
- Residential Construction Management A.A.S.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial A.A.S. | $8.7K in-state / $15.4K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 63 |
| Contract Administrator Certificate | $5.5K in-state / $9.6K out-of-state | 1 year (3 semesters) | 38 |
| Estimator Certificate | $3.0K in-state / $5.0K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 19 |
| Residential A.A.S. | $9.9K in-state / $17.4K out-of-state | 2.5 years (5 semesters) | 70 |
Tuition estimates use Gwinnett Tech’s fall 2026 per-credit tuition plus $481 in mandatory fees per semester.
- Why choose it: Gwinnett Tech’s Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. is the only Georgia associate degree on ACCE’s accredited list, it requires a 3-credit internship, and Kennesaw State University maps its estimating and management courses into KSU’s ACCE-accredited B.S.
- Trade-off: The commercial degree asks only for College Algebra, so students headed to Kennesaw State need to add precalculus and calculus, which the A.A.S. allows but doesn’t require.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Commercial A.A.S., two commercial certificates, Residential A.A.S. |
| Format | Campus; schedules designed to let students work in the industry |
| Campus Location | Lawrenceville campus |
| Credit Hours | 19 to 70 |
| Internship | Required in the Commercial A.A.S. (CCMN 2500, 3 credits); none in the certificates or Residential A.A.S. |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (Commercial A.A.S. only) |
| Math | College Algebra or higher (Commercial); College Algebra or Quantitative Skills (Residential) |
| Transfer Pathway | Articulation agreement into Kennesaw State’s B.S. in Construction Management |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; no tuition above 15 credits per semester |
Commercial Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. at Gwinnett Technical College is approximately $8,665 (63 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Commercial Construction Management, AAS (program code CC13) prepares students for management roles at firms that plan and build commercial projects. Gwinnett Tech says coursework uses business simulations and encourages students to work in the industry while enrolled.
Commercial A.A.S. Curriculum
The degree combines 18 general education credits with 45 technical credits.
- General education: ENGL 1101, SPCH 1101 Public Speaking, an economics course, a humanities course, one math course (College Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I, or Calculus II), and one science (Physical Science, Conceptual Physics, or Introductory Physics)
- Estimating: CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2070 Construction Estimating II (4 credits each)
- Scheduling and project management: CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management
- Law, finance, and safety: CCMN 2010 Construction Law, CCMN 2030 Construction Accounting and Financial Management, CCMN 1040 Construction Safety
- Building technology: CCMN 1000 Introduction to Construction and Development, CCMN 1020 Building Technologies and Methods, CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics
- Internship: CCMN 2500 Commercial Construction Management Internship-Practicum
- Two electives: DRFT 2050 Surveying I, CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, MGMT 1100 Principles of Management, or MGMT 1115 Leadership
The technical core is management-heavy: nine courses cover estimating, scheduling, project management, law, accounting and finance, safety, and the internship, against two building technology and graphics courses. That balance fits office-side roles such as assistant project manager, estimator, and contract administrator more than field trades work. Surveying and building code are electives, not requirements.
You Should Know
- The catalog totals 63 credits, but the math and science choices and the two electives can push the degree to 67 credits.
- Gwinnett Tech notes that some program courses expire, so students who pause their studies may need to retake older courses.
- Software is not named in the catalog.
Commercial A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CCMN 2500 Internship-Practicum (3 credits) is required.
- Required hours, paid status, and placement support are not clearly stated.
- Gwinnett Tech lists a 46-member industry advisory board for the commercial program.
A required internship in a two-year degree means every graduate has worked in the industry before finishing, and the advisory board gives students local contacts for finding a placement.
Commercial A.A.S. Admissions
Admission follows Gwinnett Tech’s general requirements as a technical college.
- No program-specific admission requirements are listed.
- Students planning to transfer to Kennesaw State should choose MATH 1113 Precalculus or Calculus I and PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics within the A.A.S., since KSU’s B.S. requires precalculus, calculus, and physics.
Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate at Gwinnett Technical College is approximately $5,509 (38 credits at $107/credit plus three semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (3 semesters).
The Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate (CCL1) trains contract administrators and owner’s representatives who check contractors’ work for contract compliance.
Contract Administrator Certificate Curriculum
- FYES 1000 First Year Experience and CCMN 1000 Introduction to Construction and Development
- CCMN 1020 Building Technologies and Methods, CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics, CCMN 1040 Construction Safety
- CCMN 1060 and CCMN 2070 Construction Estimating I and II
- CCMN 2010 Construction Law, CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management, CCMN 2030 Construction Accounting and Financial Management
The certificate contains every required technical course in the Commercial A.A.S. except the internship and the two electives. A student who finishes it is 38 credits into the 63-credit degree.
Contract Administrator Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Contract Administrator Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows Gwinnett Tech’s general requirements.
- All technical courses apply to the Commercial Construction Management A.A.S.
Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate at Gwinnett Technical College is approximately $2,995 (19 credits at $107/credit plus two semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate (CCK1) prepares students for entry-level quantity and cost estimator roles, covering bid strategy, bidding documents, systems selection, and contract modifications.
Estimator Certificate Curriculum
- FYES 1000 First Year Experience and CCMN 1000 Introduction to Construction and Development
- CCMN 1020 Building Technologies and Methods, CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics
- CCMN 1060 and CCMN 2070 Construction Estimating I and II
The six courses are the first stage of both the Contract Administrator Certificate and the Commercial A.A.S., so the three commercial credentials stack.
Estimator Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Estimator Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows Gwinnett Tech’s general requirements.
- All six courses count toward the Contract Administrator Certificate and the A.A.S.
Residential Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Residential Construction Management A.A.S. at Gwinnett Technical College is approximately $9,895 (70 credits at $107/credit plus five semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2.5 years (5 semesters).
The Residential Construction Management, AAS (CM13) builds supervisory skills on top of a carpentry foundation, aimed at contractors, superintendents, and job supervisors in home building.
Residential A.A.S. Curriculum
- General education (15 credits): ENGL 1101, MATH 1111 College Algebra or MATH 1103 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning, and courses in social science, humanities, and one more area
- Carpentry and construction practice (30 credits): building construction practices, tool use and safety, print reading, site layout and foundations, floor, wall, stair, ceiling, and roof framing, exterior and interior finishes
- Management concentration: CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review, CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review, CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling, CMTT 2170 Construction Contracting, ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I
- Drafting and finishes: CMTT 2020 Construction Drafting I or DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals, CARP 1190 Advanced Residential Finishes and Decks
This degree is trades-first: about 30 credits of carpentry come before the management courses, and Gwinnett Tech recommends finishing the carpentry courses first. It suits people who want to build homes and then run crews or their own residential company, more than office-based commercial roles.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists a 25-credit residential concentration and a 70-credit total, but the listed concentration courses add up to 22 or 23 credits, for a 67- or 68-credit degree. Confirm the requirement with an advisor.
- Some courses may carry live-work or supply reimbursement charges.
- The residential program is not ACCE accredited, and Kennesaw State’s articulation agreement covers only the commercial A.A.S.
- Gwinnett Tech also offers a Residential Construction Management diploma and a Residential Construction Manager certificate, which are not profiled here.
Residential A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship is listed. The carpentry courses provide hands-on lab work, and students who take PSYC 1101 as their social science course can also complete the Construction Management diploma and the Carpentry – Residential diploma along the way.
Residential A.A.S. Admissions
- Admission follows Gwinnett Tech’s general requirements.
- The catalog shows a suggested day sequence starting in fall.
Tuition
Gwinnett Tech charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state for fall 2026, with no tuition on credits above 15 in a semester. Mandatory fees total $481 per semester. At 15 credits, an in-state student pays about $139.07 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $481 | $481 |
| Commercial A.A.S. (63 credits, 4 semesters) | $8,665 | $15,406 |
| Contract Administrator Certificate (38 credits, 3 semesters) | $5,509 | $9,575 |
| Estimator Certificate (19 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,995 | $5,028 |
| Residential A.A.S. (70 credits, 5 semesters) | $9,895 | $17,385 |
Fees cover technology ($110), instructional ($60), registration ($95), activity ($30), accident insurance ($6), facility access ($85), campus safety ($45), and campus ($50) charges. See Gwinnett Tech’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Totals are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); Gwinnett Tech publishes only the per-credit rate.
- Students who take more than 15 credits in a semester pay no tuition on the extra credits, which can lower the totals above.
- Program durations are derived from credit totals; part-time students will take longer and pay more in semester fees.
- Residential courses may carry live-work or supply charges, and some courses or programs carry a recovery fee.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
At under $9K in-state, the Commercial A.A.S. costs about a third of the in-state B.S. estimates for Kennesaw State ($27.8K) or Georgia Southern ($29K), so starting at Gwinnett and transferring can cut the cost of an ACCE-accredited path.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for metro Atlanta students who want an accredited, job-ready construction management credential in two years, with a clear route to a bachelor’s later.
Transfer to Kennesaw State: Gwinnett Tech’s March 2023 agreement with Kennesaw State University maps CCMN 1000, CCMN 1030, CCMN 2040, both estimating courses, and ECON 2105/2106 to KSU courses, each with a C or better. It also lists CCMN 2080 Sustainable Design and Construction, which isn’t in the current A.A.S. The agreement requires Gwinnett to keep its ACCE accreditation and doesn’t guarantee admission. Choosing precalculus or calculus and Introductory Physics at Gwinnett removes the biggest gap.
Start small and stack: The 19-credit Estimator Certificate leads into the 38-credit Contract Administrator Certificate, which covers most of the A.A.S. Working adults can stop with a certificate and return for the degree without losing credit. West Georgia Technical College offers the same three-step commercial track in Carrollton, though its A.A.S. is not ACCE-accredited.
Home builders: The Residential A.A.S. is the better choice for carpenters and people planning residential contracting work, but it carries no ACCE accreditation or transfer agreement. Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers a similar residential A.A.S. at 66 credits, plus a 15-credit management certificate available online.
Accreditation and Credentials
Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ACCE’s associate-degree list (Rev. 2025.03.20) shows Gwinnett Technical College’s Commercial Construction Management program accredited from 07/2024 to 07/2031, and it is the only Georgia entry on that list. The certificates and the Residential A.A.S. are not listed.
Gwinnett Tech names no embedded industry certifications for these programs and doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.