Construction and Facilities Management • Laurel, MD • Online and Campus • $515/Credit (Online B.S., incl. IT fee)
Capitol Technology University offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management B.S.
- Construction Science and Management M.Res.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $62.3K online / $112.7K on-campus | 4 years (8 semesters) | 121 |
| M.Res. | $21.6K | 1.5 years (4 semesters) | 30 |
Tuition estimates use Capitol Tech’s 2026-27 tuition plus the information technology fee.
- Why choose it: Capitol Tech’s B.S. runs fully online or on campus, requires a construction internship and senior project, and leaves 33 credits of general electives open for transfer credit.
- Trade-off: The program has no ACCE accreditation, and the on-campus price is nearly double the online price for the same degree.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. Construction Management; M.Res. Construction Science and Management |
| Format | B.S.: online (asynchronous) or campus; M.Res.: 100% online, no residencies |
| Campus Location | Laurel, MD (on-campus B.S. only) |
| Credit Hours | 121 (B.S.), 30 (M.Res.) |
| Internship | B.S.: CM 457 Internship in Construction Management, 3 credits, required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Industry Certifications | Optional unmanned systems minor leads to FAA Part 107 drone license eligibility |
| Transfer Pathway | Cecil College Skilled Trades A.A.S. to B.S. (up to 70 credits) |
| Tuition | B.S. online $460/credit; campus $13,635/semester; M.Res. $665/credit; plus IT fee |
Construction Management B.S.
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at Capitol Technology University is approximately $62,315 online and $112,680 on campus (121 credits at $515/credit online, including the IT fee).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management began in 2018 as Construction Management and Critical Infrastructure. It prepares graduates to plan and control construction projects and to work within the laws and regulations that govern them.
B.S. Curriculum
The 121 credits break into 39 credits of construction management, 19 of math and science, 6 of capstone, 24 of humanities, social science, and management, and 33 of general electives.
- Construction management core (13 courses): Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Graphing and Plan Reading, Construction Methods and Materials, Construction Project Management, Legal Issues in Construction, Safety Management
- Estimating and scheduling: Estimating I, Estimating II, Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Technical and systems: Statics and Strengths of Materials, Mechanical and Electrical Construction, Environmental Systems
- Field management: Management of Field Operations
- Capstone: Internship in Construction Management, Senior Project
- General electives: 11 courses (33 credits) from an approved list
The 13-course core covers the standard construction management sequence, including statics and building systems. The 33 elective credits are the largest block in the degree, which lets transfer students and career changers apply prior coursework but means the major itself is a smaller share of the 121 credits. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The specific math and science courses (19 credits) are not clearly stated on the program page; confirm the math level with an advisor.
- Capitol Tech’s program page mentions an unmanned systems course, but no unmanned systems course appears in the catalog’s 13-course core.
- Capitol Tech’s website describes 3D printing and building information modeling (BIM) in the program, but no BIM or software course is named in the core.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CM 457 Internship in Construction Management: 3 credits, required as part of the capstone
- CM 458 Senior Project: 3 credits, required
- Required hours, pay, and placement process: not clearly stated
- Career services support for co-ops and internships
A required internship plus a senior project gives graduates documented field experience, which matters most for online students who do not already work in construction.
B.S. Admissions
Specific B.S. admission requirements are not clearly stated on the program page.
- Transfer credit policy and maximum transfer credits: not clearly stated on the program page
- Cecil College Skilled Trades A.A.S. graduates can transfer up to 70 credits under a signed agreement
Construction Science and Management M.Res.
The estimated tuition for the M.Res. at Capitol Technology University is approximately $21,600 (30 credits at $720/credit, including the IT fee).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (4 semesters), derived from about 8 credits per semester.
The Master of Research in Construction Science and Management is a research master’s for working construction professionals. It is built around a dissertation rather than a set of management courses.
M.Res. Curriculum
Capitol Tech lists the M.Res. as a 30-credit mentored research degree.
- Research foundation: Construction Science Research Background, Construction Science Research Methodologies
- Dissertation: a master’s dissertation, produced, presented, and defended
- Topics: business leadership, risk management, critical infrastructure, engineering, and communication technology
Students who want coursework in estimating, scheduling, or contracts will not find it here; the degree suits professionals who already have that background and want to study a specific industry problem.
You Should Know
- The full course list and credit breakdown did not load on the program page; the 30-credit total comes from Capitol Tech’s master’s information session.
- The dissertation needs approval from the student’s committee and the M.Res. Review Board before the defense.
M.Res. Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required. The program is designed for students already working in construction.
M.Res. Admissions
Specific admission requirements are not clearly stated on the program page.
- Capitol Tech advertises no application fee and no GRE for its online master’s programs
- The program targets current construction professionals
Tuition
Capitol Tech’s 2026-27 rates are $460 per credit for asynchronous online undergraduate courses, $13,635 per semester for full-time on-campus undergraduates (12-18 credits), and $665 per credit for the M.Res. The information technology fee is $55 per credit for online and part-time students, or $450 per semester for full-time students.
| Program (2026-27) | Estimated Total |
|---|---|
| B.S. online (121 credits at $515) | $62,315 |
| B.S. on campus (8 semesters at $14,085) | $112,680 |
| M.Res. (30 credits at $720) | $21,600 |
Rates come from Capitol Tech’s B.S. program page and M.Res. program page.
Be aware that:
- A partnership rate of $375 per credit applies to online undergraduates at partner organizations, which would lower the online B.S. to about $52,030.
- Active-duty military pay $250 per credit for the B.S. and $350 per credit for the M.Res.
- Full-time on-campus students who keep their accounts current are promised tuition increases of no more than 1% per year for four years.
- Part-time on-campus students pay $875 per credit.
- Transfer credit lowers the online total, since tuition is billed per credit.
The online B.S. is the lower-cost route to the same degree, and transfer students who fill the 33 elective credits with prior coursework pay for fewer credits. The on-campus flat rate favors students taking a full 15-18 credits each semester.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for working adults and transfer students who want a fully online construction management bachelor’s with a required internship.
For transfer students and tradespeople: The 33 general elective credits and the Cecil College agreement give room for prior college or trades credit.
For students who want a campus experience: The same B.S. is offered in Laurel, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., at a flat full-time rate.
For experienced professionals: The M.Res. offers a research master’s that can be completed online without coursework in topics they already know.
The honest trade-off: Neither program holds ACCE accreditation, the B.S. math level is not clearly stated, and the M.Res. is a research degree rather than a coursework-based M.S. in construction management.
Accreditation and Credentials
Capitol Technology University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
Neither construction program holds programmatic accreditation from ACCE or ABET. ACCE accreditation can matter for students targeting employers or graduate programs that prefer accredited degrees.
The optional unmanned systems minor leads to eligibility for the FAA Part 107 license to fly commercial drones under 55 pounds, a credential used in site surveying and progress documentation. Capitol Tech does not tie either program to Maryland contractor or home improvement licensing.