Hawaii has 2 construction management programs, both at private nonprofit universities on Oʻahu: Brigham Young University–Hawaii’s B.S. in Construction and Facilities Management and Hawaii Pacific University’s online M.S. in Construction Management. Both are new: HPU’s master’s started in fall 2024 and BYU–Hawaii’s major in fall 2025. Neither is ACCE-accredited, and both require field experience.
Estimated tuition runs about $28.1K (Church members) to $56.3K (non-members) for the BYU–Hawaii bachelor’s and $42.9K for the HPU master’s. Neither school charges by residency.
Hawaii Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University–Hawaii | Laie, HI | Bachelor's | Campus | 120 | $28,128–$56,256 | None stated |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | Master's | Online | 30 | $42,925 | None stated |
Tuition figures are each school’s estimated program cost from its profile. BYU–Hawaii’s range reflects its Church member and non-member rates; HPU charges one rate to all students.
Best Hawaii Construction Management Programs by Goal
- Bachelor’s degree: Brigham Young University–Hawaii is the only school in Hawaii with a construction management bachelor’s, combining construction and facilities management in one major.
- Master’s degree while working: Hawaii Pacific University’s M.S. is online, accepts a bachelor’s in any field, and requires no GRE.
- Field experience: BYU–Hawaii requires a practicum and an internship; HPU requires a practicum.
- Facilities management careers: BYU–Hawaii’s major covers building operations, sustainability, and environmental technologies alongside construction.
- Industry ties: HPU built its M.S. with the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi; BYU–Hawaii students work with contractors on the university’s campus renovation.
Hawaii Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYU–Hawaii | B.S. in Construction and Facilities Management | Campus (Laie) | 120 | $28,128 Church member / $56,256 non-member |
The major is 48 credits of mostly management courses (estimating, scheduling, procurement, project and company management), and students also complete two minors. It requires only MATH 107 or MATH 110 and includes no structures, calculus, or physics courses.
Master’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University | M.S. in Construction Management | Online | 30 | $42,925 |
All 10 courses are construction management courses, including a required practicum and capstone. HPU’s pages list both a 12-month and a 16-month schedule, so applicants should confirm the current timeline.
You Should Know
- No Hawaii program appears on ACCE’s accredited associate, baccalaureate, or master’s lists, or its candidate and applicant list.
- BYU–Hawaii requires every student to hold an annual ecclesiastical endorsement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Other Construction Programs in Hawaii
These programs relate to construction but are not construction management degrees, so they are not profiled here:
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: a B.S. in Construction Engineering (124 credits) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. It is an engineering degree, and the department’s page says it is preparing to seek ABET accreditation.
- University of Hawaiʻi Maui College: Construction Technology associate degrees and certificates in building and construction, facilities management, and facilities mechanical, framed as trades training.
- University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu: a Facilities Management concentration within its business administration degree.
How a Degree Counts Toward a Hawaii Contractor License
Hawaii’s Contractors License Board licenses general engineering (“A”), general building (“B”), and specialty (“C”) contractors under HRS Chapter 444 and Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 16-77.
- Experience: applicants need at least four years of supervisory experience in the classification within the 10 years before applying, under HAR § 16-77-18, supported by at least three notarized certificates.
- Training credit: under HAR § 16-77-19, the board may accept technical or business administration training as experience, but never for more than one year.
- Exams: applicants must pass a business and law exam and a trade exam for each classification; the board’s application requirements list no waivers.
- Financial and insurance: a CPA-prepared financial statement plus liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage.
The rules don’t mention degrees. If the board treats a construction management degree as technical or business administration training, it can count for at most one year of the four-year requirement, and only at the board’s discretion. Neither HPU nor BYU–Hawaii states that its degree counts toward Hawaii licensing.
Bottom Line
Hawaii offers one construction management bachelor’s and one master’s, both private, both new, and neither ACCE-accredited. BYU–Hawaii suits Church members who want a campus-based degree that covers construction and facilities management, and HPU suits working professionals with a bachelor’s in any field.
- Cost: about $28.1K for BYU–Hawaii (Church members; $56.3K for non-members) and $42.9K for HPU.
- Format: BYU–Hawaii is on campus in Laie; HPU is online.
- Accreditation: students who need an ACCE-accredited degree will have to look outside Hawaii.
- Licensing: at best, a degree counts as one year toward the board’s four-year supervisory experience requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction management programs are in Hawaii?
Two: a B.S. in Construction and Facilities Management at Brigham Young University–Hawaii and an online M.S. in Construction Management at Hawaii Pacific University. The University of Hawaiʻi offers related construction engineering and trades programs but no construction management degree.
Are any Hawaii construction management programs ACCE-accredited?
No. Neither program appears on ACCE’s accredited or candidate lists. HPU describes its learning outcomes as “ACCE-aligned,” which is not accreditation.
Can I study construction management online in Hawaii?
Yes, at the master’s level. HPU’s M.S. in Construction Management is online with optional hybrid sections. BYU–Hawaii’s bachelor’s is on campus.
Does a construction management degree help me get a Hawaii contractor license?
Only partly. The Contractors License Board requires four years of supervisory experience and may credit training for no more than one year of it. You still have to pass the business and law exam and the trade exam.
Program data verified November 2026 from each school’s published profile on this site. Licensing rules from HAR §§ 16-77-18 and 16-77-19 and the Contractors License Board’s application requirements (10/2025).