Aviation and Industrial Technologies • Calhoun and Dalton, GA • Campus/Online • $135.48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Georgia Northwestern Technical College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management A.A.S.
- Construction Management Diploma
- Construction Manager Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management A.A.S. | $8.9K in-state / $16.0K out-of-state | 2 years (5 semesters) | 66 |
| Construction Management Diploma | $7.8K in-state / $13.7K out-of-state | 2 years (5 semesters) | 55 |
| Construction Manager Certificate | $2.4K in-state / $4.0K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 15 |
Tuition estimates use GNTC’s $107/credit in-state rate ($214 out-of-state) plus $376 in mandatory fees per semester. Alabama and Tennessee residents pay the in-state rate.
- Why choose it: GNTC pairs a carpentry foundation with residential management courses, and its 15-credit Construction Manager Certificate is available 100% online, so working tradespeople can add estimating, code review, scheduling, and contracting without coming to campus.
- Trade-off: The courses focus on residential estimating and code review, the programs carry no ACCE accreditation, and the internship is optional.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., diploma, Construction Manager Certificate |
| Format | Campus; the certificate is also available 100% online |
| Campus Locations | Gordon County Campus (Calhoun), Whitfield Murray Campus (Dalton) |
| Credit Hours | 15 to 66 |
| Internship | Optional CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum in the A.A.S. and diploma |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1103, MATH 1101, or MATH 1111 (A.A.S.); MATH 1012 (diploma) |
| Start Term | Fall (course maps assume a fall start) |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; capped at 15 credits per semester; AL and TN residents pay in-state |
Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.A.S. at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is approximately $8,942 (66 credits at $107/credit plus five semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (5 semesters).
The Construction Management (CM13) Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students for construction supervision by combining carpentry (footings, foundations, framing, roofing, and finishes) with management courses in accounting, drafting, code review, scheduling, and contracting.
A.A.S. Curriculum
The degree combines 15 general education credits with 51 occupational credits.
- General education: ENGL 1101, one math course (Quantitative Skills, Mathematical Modeling, or College Algebra), 6 credits of social science, a humanities course, and a general education elective
- Carpentry: CARP 1070 Site Layout, Footings and Foundations; CARP 1105 Floor and Wall Framing; CARP 1110 Ceiling and Roof Framing; CARP 1112 Exterior Finishes and Trim; CARP 1114 Interior Finishes I; and CARP 1190 Interior Finishes II or CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum
- Construction fundamentals: COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core (or COFC 1011 and COFC 1020 together), COFC 1050 Construction Print Reading Fundamentals
- Management: 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: CMTT 2020 Construction Drafting I or DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals
- Occupational elective: 3 credits from an advisor-approved list
About 30 of the 51 occupational credits are carpentry and construction fundamentals, and the management courses are residential (estimating and code review). The degree suits people who want to build homes and then supervise crews or run a residential contracting business, more than office roles at commercial general contractors.
You Should Know
- The catalog sets 66 credits as the minimum, but the course choices (CAD Fundamentals, the internship, and the two-course trades core) can raise the total to 70.
- GNTC’s course map recommends Green Building courses as the elective and lists optional extra Green Building courses that add a Green Building Technician Certificate. Those courses run only at the Gordon County Campus.
- At Gordon County, occupational courses run only in fall and spring; Whitfield Murray may offer some in summer.
- Scheduling software is not named in the catalog.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum (3 credits) can replace CARP 1190 Interior Finishes II, and GNTC’s course map recommends it.
- Required hours and paid status are not clearly stated.
- About 30 credits of carpentry lab work give hands-on experience even without the internship.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Admission follows GNTC’s general requirements as a technical college.
- The course map assumes a fall start; spring or summer starts may change course availability.
Construction Management Diploma
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Diploma at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is approximately $7,765 (55 credits at $107/credit plus five semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (5 semesters).
The Construction Management (CM12) Diploma covers the same carpentry and management courses as the A.A.S. without the college-level general education core.
Diploma Curriculum
- Basic skills (8 credits): MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics, EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development, ENGL 1005 Applied Technical Communication or ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I
- Occupational (47 credits): the A.A.S. carpentry, construction fundamentals, drafting, and management courses, except ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I
- Occupational elective: 3 credits from an advisor-approved list
The diploma is 11 credits shorter than the A.A.S. and drops the accounting course along with the general education core. Students who later want the degree would add those courses.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists fall and spring entrance dates, but GNTC’s course map says the program begins every other fall.
- The course map’s suggested courses add up to 58 credits against the catalog’s 55-credit minimum.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum can replace CARP 1190 Interior Finishes II, as in the A.A.S. Hours are not clearly stated.
Diploma Admissions
- Admission follows GNTC’s general requirements.
- Pre-occupational courses can start in any semester.
Construction Manager Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Manager Certificate at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is approximately $2,357 (15 credits at $107/credit plus two semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Manager (CM81) Certificate prepares students for entry-level construction supervision and is available 100% online as well as at both campuses.
Certificate Curriculum
- CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review
- CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review
- CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling
- CMTT 2020 Construction Drafting I or DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals
- CMTT 2170 Construction Contracting or ACCT 2140 Legal Environment of Business
These are the A.A.S. management courses without the carpentry, which makes the certificate a fit for people who already work in the trades. With CMTT 2170, all five courses also count toward the A.A.S. and diploma.
You Should Know
- The certificate starts in fall, has no summer courses, and some courses run only every other year, so a missed course can add a year.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows GNTC’s general requirements.
- Entrance is fall semester.
Tuition
GNTC charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state, with tuition capped at 15 credits per semester ($1,605 in-state). Alabama and Tennessee residents pay the in-state rate. Mandatory fees total $376 per semester. Over five semesters, an in-state A.A.S. student pays about $135.48 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $376 | $376 |
| A.A.S. (66 credits, 5 semesters) | $8,942 | $16,004 |
| Diploma (55 credits, 5 semesters) | $7,765 | $13,650 |
| Construction Manager Certificate (15 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,357 | $3,962 |
Fees cover registration ($70), student activity ($55), accident insurance ($6), technology ($110), facilities ($45), instructional ($60), and campus safety ($30). See GNTC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- GNTC’s fee table lists a $366 total, but its line items add up to $376. The estimates here use $376.
- The 2026-27 catalog’s tuition page is labeled “Effective Fall 2024.”
- Totals are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); GNTC does not publish program totals.
- Durations come from GNTC’s five-set and two-set course maps; part-time students will take longer and pay more in semester fees.
- Books, tools, and supplies are not included.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
Compared with Gwinnett Technical College’s Residential Construction Management A.A.S. ($9,895 in-state, 70 credits stated), GNTC’s degree uses the same CMTT management courses at 66 credits and lower semester fees ($376 vs $481).
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for northwest Georgia carpenters and tradespeople who want to move into supervision or run a residential construction business.
Online upskilling: The 15-credit Construction Manager Certificate is available 100% online and covers estimating, code review, scheduling, drafting, and contracting. Working carpenters can finish it in two semesters and apply all five courses to the A.A.S. later.
Residential, not commercial: GNTC’s management courses are residential. Students aiming for commercial general contractors may prefer the commercial A.A.S. programs at Gwinnett Tech, West Georgia Technical College, or Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Savannah Technical College lets students choose a residential or commercial specialization in the same carpentry-based degree.
Border-state students: Alabama and Tennessee residents pay the in-state rate, which cuts the A.A.S. estimate from about $16,004 to $8,942.
Accreditation and Credentials
Georgia Northwestern 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 GNTC states no programmatic accreditation for them.
GNTC also offers a 19-credit Construction Management Apprentice Certificate and a Green Building Technician Certificate, which are not profiled here. The college doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.