Department of Construction Management, College of Sciences and Engineering • Baton Rouge, LA • Campus • $331.93/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Southern University and A&M College offers one construction management pathway: the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, a campus program in its second year.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $39.8K in-state / $69.2K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
Tuition estimates use Southern’s 2026-27 full-time undergraduate tuition and fees for eight semesters.
- Why choose it: Southern’s B.S. requires a 3-credit internship, teaches SketchUp and Revit in a required course, and offers elective tracks in residential, industrial, and digital construction, at about $39,800 in tuition and fees for Louisiana residents.
- Trade-off: The program launched in 2025, so it has no graduates or ACCE accreditation yet, and its math and science core (calculus, chemistry, and physics) is heavier than many management-focused degrees.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Baton Rouge |
| Credit Hours | 120 (department plan) |
| Internship | Required (CONS 400B, 3 credits) |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None yet; learning outcomes adopted from ACCE and ABET ANSAC |
| Math | College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Calculus I |
| Software Taught | SketchUp and Revit (required); Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, BIM (electives) |
| Industry Certifications | Elective prep for AIC Associate Constructor Level I and LSLBC Building Construction exam |
| College Admission | College of Sciences and Engineering admission after 30 credits |
| Tuition | $4,979 per full-time semester; out-of-state adds $3,675 |
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at Southern University and A&M College is approximately $39,832 in-state and $69,232 out-of-state (8 semesters of full-time tuition and fees, about $331.93/credit in-state).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
B.S. Curriculum
The plan builds from math and science into 14 required CONS courses, three CONS electives, and a business block. Math runs from College Algebra and Trigonometry to Calculus I, with chemistry and physics labs in the first year.
- Management (7 courses): Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Law and Contracts, Construction Safety, Construction Estimating, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Financial Management, Capstone
- Technical (6 courses): Construction Drawings and Graphics, Construction Surveying, Statics and Strength of Materials, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Materials, Methods, and Equipment, Digital Design Tools (SketchUp and Revit)
- Field experience: CONS 400B Internship (3 credits, senior year)
- Business and engineering support: Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship, Financial Accounting, Principles of Economics, Principles of Management, Legal Environment of Business, Engineering Economy, Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Environmental Engineering
- CONS electives (3 courses): options include residential development and codes, industrial process piping, EPC delivery, and turnarounds, BIM, reality capture, digital twins, scheduling software (Microsoft Project and Primavera P6), public-sector construction, and an exam-prep credentialing course
- University requirements: English Composition, speech, literature, the African American Experience, and a Service Learning course
Management and technical courses are close to balanced, and the engineering-economy and statistics courses come from the engineering side of the college. The elective list is where Southern stands apart: an industrial track (process piping, EPC delivery, turnarounds) suits Baton Rouge’s plant contractors, while the digital courses cover BIM, reality capture, and Primavera P6. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The department’s degree page and the 2026-2028 catalog differ. The department page lists a required Credentialing and Professional Development course, while the catalog lists Construction Financial Management in that slot and moves credentialing to CONS 490B.
- The two sources also list different physics courses (General Physics vs. Elements of Physics I) and different credit values for Construction Safety (3 vs. 2).
- The 2026-2028 catalog does not display the first-semester courses or a total credit count. The department page totals 120 credits.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CONS 400B Internship is required, worth 3 credits, in the fall of senior year.
- The catalog describes on-the-job assignments with businesses and government agencies.
- Pay status, hours, and placement support are not clearly stated.
- The department has a Lab and Field Coordinator on staff.
A required internship means every graduate leaves with documented jobsite or office experience. It also gives a new program a direct line to employers before its first graduates reach the market.
B.S. Admissions
Students enter Southern first and apply to the College of Sciences and Engineering after earning 30 credits.
- College admission requires a C or better in the courses listed for the major and in their prerequisites.
- Students must pass the University Writing Proficiency Examination.
- Students missing a course may be conditionally admitted if they complete it with a C or better within one year.
- The department reported an incoming class of 50 students for 2026.
Tuition
Southern charges a flat $4,979 per semester in tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates (12 or more credits) in fall 2026 and spring 2027. Of that, $2,486.50 is tuition; the rest is general, dedicated, and student fees. Out-of-state students pay an additional $3,675 per semester.
| Cost Item | Per Semester | B.S. Total (8 Semesters) |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time tuition and fees | $4,979 | $39,832 |
| Out-of-state fee | $3,675 | $29,400 |
| Out-of-state total | $8,654 | $69,232 |
| New-student fees (one time) | $698 | $698 |
Rates come from Southern’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- The $4,979 includes a $318 e-book access fee, which students can opt out of through the Follett bookstore. That fee is charged at $26.50 per credit and is not capped at 12 credits, so a 15-credit semester costs slightly more.
- New students pay a one-time $600 Campus Technology Access Fee and a $98 Watermark fee.
- Online or web courses carry a $30 per credit distance learning fee.
For Louisiana residents, Southern’s B.S. costs about $12,000 less than LSU’s campus B.S. across the same city, and out-of-state students pay about $49,000 less than at LSU’s campus rate. LSU, unlike Southern, is ACCE-accredited and offers its B.S. online.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Baton Rouge-area students who want a lower-cost campus bachelor’s degree with a guaranteed internship and room to specialize in industrial or digital construction.
For students targeting plant and industrial work: Electives in industrial process piping, EPC delivery, and turnarounds connect directly to the Baton Rouge industrial corridor, and the required internship can put students on those jobs before graduation.
For students who want software depth: Revit and SketchUp are required, and electives add BIM coordination, reality capture, digital twins, and Primavera P6 with work toward vendor credentials. UL Lafayette’s construction management concentration covers a similar software set in Lafayette.
For students weighing a new program: Southern began offering the degree in 2025 and has no graduates, placement data, or ACCE accreditation yet. Students who need an accredited degree now should compare LSU; students who value cost, a required internship, and a smaller department may prefer Southern.
Accreditation and Credentials
Southern University and A&M College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Institutional accreditation makes students eligible for federal financial aid and supports transfer of credit.
The B.S. is not on the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accredited-program lists. The department has adopted ACCE’s bachelor’s learning outcomes and ABET ANSAC outcomes as its own, which aligns the curriculum with those standards, though alignment is not accreditation.
The elective CONS 490B Credentialing and Professional Development course prepares students for the AIC Certified Associate Constructor Level I exam and the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) Building Construction exam. The Digital Scheduling Tools elective works toward software-vendor credentials.