School of Business and Computer Science • Carrollton, GA • Campus • $142.08/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
West Georgia Technical College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Commercial Construction Management A.A.S.
- Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate
- Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial A.A.S. | $8.5K in-state / $14.9K out-of-state | 2 years (5 semesters) | 60 |
| Contract Administrator Certificate | $5.1K in-state / $9.0K out-of-state | 1 year (3 semesters) | 36 |
| Estimator Certificate | $2.7K in-state / $4.5K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 17 |
In-state figures are West Georgia Tech’s FY27 tuition-and-fee estimates ($107/credit plus $421 in mandatory fees per semester). Out-of-state figures apply the $214 rate to the same semester counts. Books, supplies, and program fees are extra.
- Why choose it: West Georgia Tech’s 60-credit Commercial A.A.S. builds its technical core from the same TCSG construction management courses as the stacked estimator and contract administrator certificates, and its elective list adds up to exactly 9 credits, so every graduate takes building code, sustainable design, and a 3-credit internship.
- Trade-off: The program started in fall 2024, carries no ACCE accreditation, and West Georgia Tech lists no construction management transfer agreement with a four-year university.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Commercial A.A.S., Contract Administrator Certificate, Estimator Certificate |
| Format | Campus; fall start, 12 credits per semester in the degree schedule |
| Campus Location | Carroll Campus (Carrollton) |
| Credit Hours | 17 to 60 |
| Internship | CCMN 2500 (3 credits) in the A.A.S.; none in the certificates |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1111 College Algebra |
| Admission Standards | 2.0 GPA to progress; C or better in prerequisite courses |
| 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 West Georgia Technical College is approximately $8,525 (60 credits at $107/credit plus five semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (5 semesters).
The Commercial Construction Management AAS Degree (CC13) prepares students for management roles at firms that plan and build commercial projects. West Georgia Tech launched it in fall 2024 at the Carroll Campus, with a 1,994-square-foot lab inside a 3,122-square-foot program space.
Commercial A.A.S. Curriculum
The degree combines 15 general education credits with 45 occupational credits.
- General education: ENGL 1101, ECON 1101 Principles of Economics, MATH 1111 College Algebra, a humanities course, and 3 more credits from any area
- Estimating: CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2070 Construction Estimating II
- Scheduling and project management: CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management
- Law, accounting, and safety: CCMN 2010 Construction Law, ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I, CCMN 1040 Construction Safety
- Building technology: CCMN 1000 Introduction to Construction and Development, CCMN 1020 Building Technologies and Methods, CCMN 1030 Construction Graphics
- Electives (9 credits): CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code (2), CCMN 2080 Sustainable Design and Construction (4), CCMN 2500 Internship-Practicum (3)
The three listed electives total exactly 9 credits, so in practice all three are required. That puts building code and sustainable design into every graduate’s transcript, alongside a management core of estimating, scheduling, project management, law, and safety. The degree fits office-side roles such as assistant project manager, estimator, and contract administrator more than field trades work.
You Should Know
- The 2026-27 catalog requires ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I, but the program’s semester schedule lists CCMN 2030 Construction Accounting and Financial Management in its place. Confirm which course counts with an advisor.
- The program schedule also labels Construction Estimating II as CCMN 1070, while the catalog uses CCMN 2070.
- Software is not named in the catalog.
Commercial A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CCMN 2500 Internship-Practicum (3 credits) is scheduled in the final semester.
- Placement requires program director approval, and students must apply by week 2 of the semester before.
- Students must be 18 to take the internship.
- Required hours and paid status are not clearly stated.
Because the internship sits inside the 9 elective credits with no alternative course, students should plan the application a full semester ahead.
Commercial A.A.S. Admissions
- Admission follows West Georgia Tech’s general requirements as a technical college.
- Students must keep a 2.0 GPA and earn a C or better in prerequisite courses.
- The suggested schedule starts in fall and runs 12 credits per semester.
Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Construction Contract Administrator Certificate at West Georgia Technical College is approximately $5,115 (36 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, with lectures framed around the architect’s view of construction.
Contract Administrator Certificate Curriculum
- 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
Nine of the ten courses (32 credits) appear in the A.A.S. core. The tenth, CCMN 2030, is not on the catalog’s A.A.S. list, though the program’s semester schedule includes it.
You Should Know
- The program’s published course track spreads the certificate over 5 semesters (9, 4, 12, 8, and 3 credits). At that pace, semester fees add about $842 to the college’s 3-semester estimate.
Contract Administrator Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Contract Administrator Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows West Georgia Tech’s general requirements, with a 2.0 GPA and a C or better in prerequisites.
- Students apply for the certificate after completing CCMN 2010 Construction Law.
Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Commercial Construction Estimator Certificate at West Georgia Technical College is approximately $2,661 (17 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
- 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
All five courses sit in both the Contract Administrator Certificate and the A.A.S., so the three credentials stack: 17 credits, then 36, then 60.
You Should Know
- The program’s course track runs these courses across fall, summer, and the following fall, which means three semesters of fees rather than the two in the college’s estimate.
Estimator Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Estimator Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows West Georgia Tech’s general requirements, with a 2.0 GPA and a C or better in prerequisites.
- Students apply for the certificate after completing Construction Estimating II.
Tuition
West Georgia Tech charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state for 2026-27, with no tuition on credits above 15 in a semester. Mandatory fees total $421 per semester. On the A.A.S. schedule of 12 credits per semester, an in-state student pays about $142.08 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $421 | $421 |
| Commercial A.A.S. (60 credits, 5 semesters) | $8,525 | $14,945 |
| Contract Administrator Certificate (36 credits, 3 semesters) | $5,115 | $8,967 |
| Estimator Certificate (17 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,661 | $4,480 |
Fees cover registration ($75), student activity ($60), accident insurance ($6), instructional support ($60), technology ($110), facilities ($50), and campus safety ($60). See West Georgia Tech’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- West Georgia Tech’s FY27 cost sheet lists books, supplies, and program fees of $1,543 for the A.A.S., $1,261 for the Contract Administrator Certificate, and $563 for the Estimator Certificate, but its “total estimated cost” column leaves them out. With them, the in-state totals are about $10,068, $6,376, and $3,224.
- Out-of-state totals are derived from the published $214 rate; the college publishes in-state estimates only.
- The certificate estimates assume fewer semesters than the program’s published course tracks, so part-time students will pay more in semester fees.
- A one-time $25 application fee and a $40 graduation fee apply.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
The A.A.S. is priced close to Gwinnett Technical College’s 63-credit Commercial A.A.S. ($8,665 in-state), since both colleges charge $107 per credit. West Georgia Tech’s degree has 3 fewer credits but one more semester of fees, so the two land within $140.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for west Georgia students who want a two-year construction management credential near Carrollton, with the option to stop at a certificate and return for the degree.
Start small and stack: The 17-credit Estimator Certificate leads into the 36-credit Contract Administrator Certificate and then the 60-credit A.A.S. Working adults can finish a certificate first without losing credit toward the degree.
Compared with Gwinnett Tech: Both A.A.S. programs use the TCSG commercial construction course set. Gwinnett’s degree is ACCE-accredited and has a transfer agreement with Kennesaw State University; West Georgia Tech’s has neither, but it requires building code, an elective at Gwinnett, and sustainable design, which isn’t in Gwinnett’s current A.A.S. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s 60-credit version in Valdosta requires neither an internship nor set electives.
Transfer: West Georgia Tech’s articulation page lists no construction management agreement. Its Wolf Bound agreement with the University of West Georgia covers general business, not construction. Students aiming for a bachelor’s should check course-by-course transfer with the receiving university before enrolling.
Accreditation and Credentials
West Georgia 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 construction management programs are not on ACCE’s accredited associate-degree list (Rev. 2025.03.20), and West Georgia Tech states no programmatic accreditation for them.
West Georgia Tech names no embedded industry certifications for these programs and doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.