Applied Technologies Department • Rockville, MD • Campus • $185/Credit (County Residents, incl. fees)
Montgomery College (MC) offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Architectural/Construction Technology A.A.S., Management of Construction Concentration
- Management of Construction Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $11.1K in-county / $29.4K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Certificate | $6.1K in-county / $16.2K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 33 |
Tuition estimates use MC’s 2026-27 full-time tuition and mandatory fees per credit.
- Why choose it: MC’s A.A.S. has a transfer agreement into UMES’s B.S. in Construction Management Technology, which UMES offers at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville and describes as Maryland’s only ACCE-accredited construction program.
- Trade-off: The required math is only a general math foundation course, and the professional practicum is worth just 1 credit.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S. (60 credits), certificate (33 credits) |
| Format | Campus; MC has offered day, evening, and online sections |
| Campus Location | Rockville |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.A.S.), 33 (certificate) |
| Internship | CMGT 290 Professional Practicum, 1 credit, required in the A.A.S. |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Software Taught | Computer Applications in Construction (required) |
| Math | Mathematics foundation course; Precalculus available as an elective |
| Transfer Pathway | UMES B.S. CMT at Shady Grove; Morgan State B.S. CM; UMGC B.S. Business Administration |
| Tuition | About $185/credit county, $356 state, $489 non-Maryland, incl. fees |
Management of Construction A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. at Montgomery College is approximately $11,076 for Montgomery County residents, $21,372 for other Maryland residents, and $29,364 for non-Maryland residents (60 credits at $184.60/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Architectural/Construction Technology A.A.S., Management of Construction Concentration prepares graduates to organize, operate, manage, and control construction systems and procedures both on the job site and in the contractor’s office.
A.A.S. Curriculum
Eleven construction courses (31 credits) form the core, with two program electives (6 credits) and general education making up the rest. Math is a mathematics foundation course, with Precalculus available as a program elective.
- Construction management: Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Practical Construction Law
- Field and technical: Construction Methods and Materials, Construction Plan Reading, Construction Field Operations, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Construction Surveying
- Technology: Computer Applications in Construction
- Practicum: Professional Practicum (1 credit)
- Program electives (choose two): Accounting, architectural drafting or CAD courses, any building trades course, an additional practicum, or Precalculus
- General education: English Composition and an English foundation course, math, speech, a lab science, social science, and a 4-credit general education elective
The core covers both field skills (plan reading, field operations, surveying, MEP systems) and office skills (estimating, scheduling, construction law), matching MC’s stated aim of preparing students for the job site and the contractor’s office. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- MC states the A.A.S. is not designed for transfer except to schools with a construction curriculum.
- Students headed to a bachelor’s program should choose Precalculus as an elective and meet with the program coordinator early.
- Some careers MC lists for graduates, such as project manager, may require a bachelor’s degree.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CMGT 290 Professional Practicum: 1 credit, required in the fourth semester
- A second practicum can count as a program elective
- Hours, pay, and placement process: not clearly stated
A required practicum puts every graduate in front of an employer, but at 1 credit it is a short experience. Students who want more field time can add the practicum as an elective.
A.A.S. Admissions
MC is open admission, and the A.A.S. has no separate program application.
- Placement may require developmental English or math before the foundation courses
- Advisors are based at the Rockville campus
Management of Construction Certificate
The estimated tuition for the certificate at Montgomery College is approximately $6,092 for Montgomery County residents, $11,755 for other Maryland residents, and $16,150 for non-Maryland residents (33 credits at $184.60/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (3 semesters).
The Management of Construction Certificate is designed for people already working in construction who want to build their skills without completing an associate degree.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate includes eight of the A.A.S. construction courses, English Composition, and two program electives.
- Construction management: Construction Management, Construction Estimating, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Practical Construction Law
- Field and technical: Construction Methods and Materials, Construction Plan Reading, Construction Field Operations
- Technology: Computer Applications in Construction
- Electives (choose two): Construction Surveying, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, the Professional Practicum, accounting, architecture or CAD courses, building trades, or Precalculus
All certificate courses apply to the A.A.S., so certificate graduates can continue into the degree. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The Professional Practicum is optional in the certificate.
- Surveying and Mechanical and Electrical Systems are electives here but required in the A.A.S.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required; the 1-credit practicum can be taken as an elective.
Certificate Admissions
Admission is open; English Composition placement applies.
Tuition
MC’s 2026-27 published totals for a 15-credit semester are $2,769 for Montgomery County residents, $5,343 for other Maryland residents, and $7,341 for non-Maryland residents. These totals include tuition and the consolidated, major facility, technology, and transportation fees, or about $184.60, $356.20, and $489.40 per credit.
| Program | Montgomery County | Other Maryland | Non-Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. (60 credits) | $11,076 | $21,372 | $29,364 |
| Certificate (33 credits) | $6,092 | $11,755 | $16,150 |
Rates come from MC’s current tuition rates page.
Be aware that:
- The consolidated fee has a $50 minimum, so part-time students taking one course pay slightly more per credit.
- Course-specific fees, books, and supplies are not included.
- MC’s Morgan State construction management agreement is listed as under review on MC’s transfer agreements page.
Other Maryland residents pay nearly twice the county rate, so the A.A.S. costs about $10,000 more for them. For Montgomery County students planning a bachelor’s at UMES’s Shady Grove site, both halves of the degree stay close to home.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Montgomery County students who want a balanced field-and-office construction A.A.S. with a local path to a bachelor’s degree.
For future bachelor’s students: MC lists transfer pathways to UMES at Shady Grove, Morgan State, and UMGC, and the UMES program is ACCE-accredited by UMES’s own account.
For working tradespeople: The 33-credit certificate covers estimating, scheduling, law, and plan reading and rolls into the degree.
The honest trade-off: The math requirement is light for students heading to a bachelor’s, and the 1-credit practicum offers limited field time.
Accreditation and Credentials
Montgomery College 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, which is typical at the two-year level. MC’s transfer partner UMES describes its Construction Management Technology program as the only ACCE-accredited construction program in Maryland.
MC does not name an embedded industry certification such as OSHA 30 or tie the programs to Maryland contractor or home improvement licensing. Graduates are prepared for roles including estimator, building inspector, and safety manager.