Construction Management Program • Atlanta, GA • Campus • $133.26/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Atlanta 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. | $8.3K in-state / $14.9K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 62 |
| Construction Management Diploma | $7.5K in-state / $13.4K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 55 |
| Construction Manager Certificate | $2.4K in-state / $4.0K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 15 |
Tuition estimates use Atlanta Tech’s 2026-27 rate of $107/credit in-state ($214 out-of-state) plus $407 in mandatory fees per semester, over the catalog’s minimum program length.
- Why choose it: Atlanta Tech offers a residential or commercial specialization in all three credentials, and the 15-credit certificate covers either track’s management courses in two semesters.
- Trade-off: The A.A.S. and diploma start with about 26 credits of carpentry, the internship is optional, and the programs carry no ACCE accreditation.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., diploma, Construction Manager Certificate |
| Specializations | Residential or commercial in each credential |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Atlanta campus, Academic Building C |
| Credit Hours | 15 to 62 |
| Internship | Optional CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum in the A.A.S. and diploma |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1100, MATH 1101, MATH 1103, or MATH 1111 (A.A.S.); MATH 1005 or MATH 1012 (diploma) |
| Admission | General college admission requirements |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; no tuition above 15 credits per semester |
Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.A.S. at Atlanta Technical College is approximately $8,262 (62 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management AAS (CM13) prepares students for residential or commercial construction supervision, starting with carpentry and adding a management specialization.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- General education (15 credits): ENGL 1101, a social science, one math course (Quantitative Skills, Mathematical Modeling, or College Algebra), a humanities course, and a general education elective
- Construction fundamentals (7+ credits): COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core, or COFC 1011 and COFC 1020, plus COFC 1050 Print Reading
- Carpentry (19+ credits): CARP 1070 Site Layout, Footings and Foundations or CARP 1320 Site Development, Concrete Forming, and Rigging; CARP 1105 Framing; CARP 1110 Ceiling and Roof Framing; CARP 1112 Exterior Finishes; CARP 1114 Interior Finishes
- Residential specialization: CARP 1190 Advanced Residential Finishes or CARP 1340 Internship-Practicum; CMTT 2020 Construction Drafting I or DFTG 1101 CAD Fundamentals; CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review; CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review; CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling; ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I; and CMTT 2170 Construction Contracting or ACCT 2140 Legal Environment of Business
- Commercial specialization: CARP 1310 Doors and Door Hardware or CARP 1340 Internship-Practicum; CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code; CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I; CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling; CCMN 2010 Construction Law or ACCT 2140; and 6 credits of occupational electives
The commercial track pairs the carpentry base with commercial estimating, scheduling, code, and construction law, and offers a concrete-forming course (CARP 1320) as a site work option. The residential track adds accounting and residential estimating, code, and contracting, which suits students planning to run a home-building business.
You Should Know
- The catalog states 62 credits, but the residential track’s minimum choices add up to 63 because it includes the 4-credit accounting course.
- The catalog’s career blurbs list different starting salaries for the same occupation ($57,397 on the A.A.S. page and $85,554 on the diploma page).
- Scheduling software is not named in the catalog.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum (3 credits) is an option in both specializations, in place of a finishes or door hardware course.
- Required hours and paid status are not clearly stated.
Students who want field experience before graduating should choose the internship over the alternative carpentry course.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Admission follows Atlanta Tech’s general college requirements.
- The catalog lists a minimum length of 4 terms.
Construction Management Diploma
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Diploma at Atlanta Technical College is approximately $7,513 (55 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management Diploma (CM12) covers the same carpentry base and specializations as the A.A.S., with basic skills courses in place of college-level general education.
Diploma Curriculum
- General education (8 credits): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1105, MATH 1005 or MATH 1012, and EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
- Occupational core (26 credits): construction fundamentals and the A.A.S. carpentry courses
- Specialization (21 credits): residential (finishes or internship, drafting, CMTT 2010, CMTT 2050, CMTT 2130, a legal course, and a 3-credit elective) or commercial (door hardware or internship, CCMN 1050, CCMN 1060, CCMN 2020, a legal course, and 6 credits of electives)
The diploma drops the A.A.S. general education core and, in the residential track, the accounting course.
You Should Know
- The diploma’s occupational core lists COFC 1011, COFC 1020, and COFC 1080 together, which adds up to 29 credits against the stated 26. In the A.A.S., COFC 1080 is an alternative to the other two, so confirm with an advisor.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship-Practicum is an option in both specializations. Hours are not clearly stated.
Diploma Admissions
- Admission follows Atlanta Tech’s general college requirements.
- The catalog lists a minimum length of 4 terms.
Construction Manager Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Manager Certificate at Atlanta Technical College is approximately $2,419 (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 TCC (CM81) prepares students for entry-level construction supervision without the carpentry courses.
Certificate Curriculum
- Residential: CMTT 2020 or DFTG 1101, CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review, CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review, CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling, and CMTT 2170 or ACCT 2140
- Commercial: CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, CCMN 2010 or ACCT 2140, and a 3-credit guided elective
Every course appears in the matching A.A.S. and diploma specialization, so the certificate can be a first step toward either.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Certificate Admissions
- Admission follows Atlanta Tech’s general college requirements.
- The catalog lists a minimum length of 2 terms.
Tuition
Atlanta Tech charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state for 2026-27, with no tuition above 15 credits per semester. Mandatory fees total $407 per semester. Over the A.A.S.’s four semesters, an in-state student pays about $133.26 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $407 | $407 |
| A.A.S. (62 credits, 4 semesters) | $8,262 | $14,896 |
| Diploma (55 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,513 | $13,398 |
| Construction Manager Certificate (15 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,419 | $4,024 |
Fees cover registration ($68), special instructional ($60), facilities ($50), campus safety ($55), student assistance ($8), student activity ($50), technology ($110), and accident insurance ($6). See Atlanta Tech’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Atlanta Tech’s catalog lists its own estimated program costs of $10,487 for the A.A.S., $10,068 for the diploma, and $3,650 for the certificate. Those figures are higher than tuition and fees alone and likely include books and supplies, but the catalog doesn’t break them down.
- The A.A.S. averages 15.5 credits per semester over four semesters. Because tuition stops at 15 credits, a student taking 16 credits in two of those terms would pay about $8,048 in-state.
- Totals here are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); part-time students will pay more in semester fees.
- A $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.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for metro Atlanta students who want carpentry skills plus a management credential, with a choice of residential or commercial focus.
Compared with Savannah Tech: Savannah Technical College uses the same residential-or-commercial structure but requires the carpentry internship; Atlanta Tech makes it optional and adds a concrete-forming course option for site work. Lanier Technical College also offers both tracks and includes a project management course in each.
Commercial in metro Atlanta: Students set on commercial general contracting can also compare Gwinnett Technical College’s ACCE-accredited Commercial A.A.S., which has a transfer agreement with Kennesaw State and no carpentry courses. South of Atlanta, Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin offers a diploma-only version with both tracks.
Short management option: The 15-credit certificate skips the carpentry courses, so tradespeople with field experience can earn a management credential in two semesters and apply it to the diploma or A.A.S. later.
Accreditation and Credentials
Atlanta 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 Atlanta Tech states no programmatic accreditation for them.
Atlanta Tech names no embedded industry certifications for these programs and doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.