School of Architecture, University of Redlands, Los Angeles (formerly Woodbury University) • Burbank, CA • Campus • $1,645/Credit (incl. fees)
The University of Redlands, Los Angeles, formerly Woodbury University, offers one construction management program: the B.S. in Construction Management.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $200.7K (all students) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 122 |
Tuition estimates use the campus’s 2026-27 flat-rate tuition plus mandatory fees and the architecture, design, and media program fee; all students pay the same rate.
- Why choose it: This B.S. teaches construction management through four 6-unit design studios in a school whose architecture degrees are NAAB-accredited and requires two summer field internships.
- Trade-off: At about $200,700, it costs more than California Baptist or NewSchool, holds no ACCE or ABET accreditation, and the worksheet shows no dedicated scheduling course.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus, studio-based |
| Campus Location | Burbank, CA (Los Angeles-Burbank border) |
| Credit Hours | 122 (72 in the major) |
| Internship | Required: two 0-unit summer field internships, after the second and third years |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Mixed reality and AI-for-media courses; specific construction software not named |
| Industry Certifications | None embedded |
| Technology Cost | At least $2,000 initial setup and $500 per later term, per the School of Architecture |
| Tuition | $24,168 per semester (12-18 units) plus $890 in fees (2026-27) |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at the University of Redlands, Los Angeles is approximately $200,704 (122 credits at $1,645.11/credit, derived from 8 semesters at $25,058 plus a $240 orientation fee).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The B.S. in Construction Management launched in fall 2022 in Woodbury’s School of Architecture, which is now part of the University of Redlands’ Los Angeles campus. The 2026-27 worksheet requires 122 units: 72 in the major, 44 in general education, and 7 unrestricted elective units.
B.S. Curriculum
The major includes a 6-unit design studio in each of the four years, alongside construction courses every semester.
- Design studios (4 courses, 24 units): DCMG 101, 201, 301, and 401 Design Studio 1-4.
- Materials, structures, and testing (5 courses, 15 units): DCMG 105 Theory of Structures, DCMG 202, 302, and 303 Materials and Methods of Construction 1-3, and DCMG 405 Construction Materials Testing.
- Management, estimating, and law (4 courses, 12 units): DCMG 203 Construction Survey and Estimating, DCMG 204 Construction Management and Contract Administration, DCMG 402 Entrepreneurship and Management Theory, and DCMG 404 Construction Management Law and Ethics.
- Building systems and sustainability (3 courses, 9 units): DCMG 304 Energy: Mechanical Systems (HVAC), DCMG 403 Water: Plumbing and Site Systems, and DCMG 208 Sustainable Construction.
- Technology and media (3 courses, 9 units): CSMA 113 Mixed Reality, CSMA 213 Artificial Intelligence for Media, and CSDC 314 Technology and Making 4.
- History and theory (1 course, 3 units): DCMG 305 History and Theory of the Built Environment.
- General education highlights: environmental problems and design, environmental policy and management, ecology and infrastructure, computer science, information systems, ethics, public speaking, a mathematics elective, and a lab science.
Redlands Los Angeles approaches construction management through design: a third of the major is studio work, and three courses cover mixed reality, AI, and digital making. The trade-off is contractor-side depth, with one estimating course and no course dedicated to scheduling on the worksheet.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The worksheet’s unit breakdown (72 + 44 + 7) totals 123, one more than its stated 122-unit minimum.
- Students who place below college-level math take MATH 100 Pre-Statistics first.
- Several worksheet slots, including the mathematics elective and a third-year course, are left as placeholders.
- The campus still publishes the program under Woodbury’s name and website.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: Yes; two 0-unit summer field internships, one after the second year and one after the third.
- Studios: four design studios provide project work each year.
- Materials testing: DCMG 405 adds lab-based testing in the final year.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Two required summers in the field give every graduate site experience before senior year, though the worksheet does not set minimum hours. Because the internships carry no units, they add no tuition.
B.S. Admissions
Admission follows the campus’s general undergraduate process; no separate program requirements were found.
- Math placement: MATH 100 Pre-Statistics is listed as a preparatory requirement.
- Deposit: incoming students pay a $500 commitment deposit, applied to tuition.
- International students: the program is designated STEM, so graduates may apply for a 24-month OPT extension.
Tuition
For 2026-27, the University of Redlands, Los Angeles charges $24,168 per semester for 12-18 units, plus $890 in mandatory and program fees, for $25,058. All students pay the same rate.
| Item (2026-27, per semester, 12-18 units) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,168 |
| Technology fee | $525 |
| Campus life fee | $200 |
| Student association fee | $125 |
| Architecture, design, and media program fee | $40 |
| Total | $25,058 |
- B.S. estimate: 8 × $25,058 = $200,464, plus a $240 orientation fee, for $200,704 (derived).
Be aware that:
- Parking ($160 per semester), lab fees, and the School of Architecture’s technology setup costs are not included.
- Semesters over 18 units are billed at $1,574 per additional unit.
- Housing, meals, books, and materials are not included.
At about $200,700, the program costs more than California Baptist and NewSchool, and about three times Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s in-state estimate. See the campus’s 2026-27 cost of attendance.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
This program suits a specific student: one who thinks visually, wants to work where design and construction meet, and can afford private tuition.
Design-minded builders: Four design studios within a school of architecture prepare graduates for design-build firms, owner’s representative roles, and preconstruction teams that work closely with architects.
Field time built in: Two required summer internships give the site experience that several larger programs leave optional.
Who should compare first: Students aiming at estimating, scheduling, or heavy civil work, or who want accreditation, should look at CSUN or Cal Poly Pomona, both in the Los Angeles area at a fraction of the cost.
Accreditation and Credentials
The University of Redlands is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
No programmatic accreditation is listed for the B.S. in Construction Management, and the program does not appear on ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13). The School of Architecture’s NAAB, CIDA, and NASAD accreditations cover its architecture and interior design programs, not construction management.
The program embeds no industry certifications.