Online Master’s in Construction Management Degree MS in Management Concentration

Of course. Management programs are popular at many universities that offer online paths to your degree.

Southern New Hampshire University offers an online MS in Management program with 3 concentration options: construction management, emergency management and healthcare.

In our online MSM program, you'll dive deep into the science, philosophy and practice of effective management. Courses focus on decision-making, human behavior, corporate communications and project management. These are desirable skills in every industry.

You'll take 4 construction-specific courses in your online program, where you'll work on projects and case studies that can help you build your skill set – making you a more attractive job prospect for employers.

Earning your construction management degree online is ideal for those already in the workforce. If you're already working in construction – or another field – it can be difficult to figure out how a traditional college class schedule can fit into your life. Beyond work, you may also have family responsibilities or other obligations you don't want to miss out on.

That's why SNHU's coursework is accessible 24/7. We understand the barriers that may have prevented you from reaching your goals sooner. With round-the-clock access, you can do your coursework at noon or midnight – whenever it's most convenient for you.

Kevin P. Hurst Jr. '20G required the flexibility.

"It's truly an online program that can be done anywhere, from anywhere," he said. "My work required me to travel all over the world to locations that were very remote and had limited internet connection. I couldn’t risk a delay of any kind."

Plus, there's another major bonus to earning your construction degree online: It's more affordable. Online education has a reputation for not breaking the bank – and that goes for classes at SNHU, too.

We're known for having one of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. Each credit hour is only $659, meaning your entire 36-credit master's degree could cost you just $23,724. And that's before financial aid is even applied!

Again, getting your degree online is not only a smart idea, but it's a plan that's doable.

It depends. While a hands-on construction job requires a lot of training, it typically does not require a college degree. On the other hand, if you're looking to move up the ranks to become a construction manager, a degree can certainly help.

What would you learn from a construction management degree program? All of the skills that can take you further.

At Southern New Hampshire University, knowledge you'd develop in the master's in construction management program includes:

• Bid preparation and proposals
• Budgets
• Construction law
• Contractual requirements
• Equipment selection
• Material specifications
• Pricing
• Quality control processes
• Safety and risk management

"I see the need for much better educated onsite construction management," said Ryan Whitaker, adjunct faculty at SNHU. "Expecting a craft workforce that is much less skilled than even a decade ago, and often short staffed, to perform at a high level without managerial guidance rarely works out. I see a high need in construction, quality and safety managers throughout major construction organization and on large construction projects."

In addition, the best degree to get is one that's accredited. Programs that are accredited are looked upon more favorably by employers.

At SNHU, we're accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), a regional accreditation organization that ensures specific standards are being met.

The MS in Management with a concentration in Construction Management is also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The cost of your degree will depend on the school you choose.

At SNHU, our mission is to keep our online tuition affordable – so you have one less barrier in the way of your goals. The total tuition cost of our entire 36-credit MS in Management with a concentration in Construction Management program is $23,724. That's only $659 per credit.

There are other ways to make your degree at SNHU even more affordable.

One is by transferring credits into your program. We're known for our generous transfer-credit policies, and with graduate degrees, we accept up to 12 credits. That's a third of your degree – and that can drop your overall tuition cost to $15,816 for an entire master's degree.

Another way to bring the cost down may be through financial aid. Every student who wants financial assistance should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). One of our Student Financial Services counselors can walk you through the process should you be eligible to receive funding. What's more, they can also help you create a customized payment plan so that you can keep your out-of-pocket costs down.

Contact an SNHU admission counselor today to learn just how affordable our master's degrees can be.

That's up to you and your schedule. It also depends on how many credits your program has. Some master's degrees in construction management can be completed in as few as 15 months.

Southern New Hampshire University's graduate program is one such program; It can be completed in just over a year. To do so, you'll have to go to school full time, which at SNHU, means that you take 2 classes per 10-week term.

But that type of schedule doesn't always work for everyone. Especially those who have families, work full time or have obligations that make specific class times at brick-and-mortar locations close to impossible. SNHU students also have the opportunity to enroll in 1 class at a time, meaning that you'd be attending school part time. Lots of our students do this – so you're in good company.

Kevin P. Hurst Jr. '20G took advantage of SNHU's transfer policy.

"I transferred in two courses," he said, meaning he was able to also save on the cost of 6 credits of his program. But making the transition from 1 class to 2 per term helped him cross the finish line quicker: "I did graduate faster than initially expected because I went from a part-time to full-time student. I graduated in 19 months."

You'll want to work with your academic advisor to determine what type of schedule would work best for you.

We'd like to think every degree is worth it. So if you're looking to move into construction management, then a master's degree in construction management is definitely worth it.

At Southern New Hampshire University, your construction management coursework is part of a concentration of our MS in Management program. That means you'll be learning leadership skills that can apply to any industry – in addition to the construction-specific management courses.

"My degree program was worth it," said Kevin P. Hurst Jr. '20G. "Business, project management and construction management were merged very well. All of the instructors were current and well informed. Everything that I was learning helped me out right away at work."

Plus, construction managers are in need. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that through 2032, the workforce should see 5% growth – faster than the average of all jobs.¹

In that time frame, the BLS sees the need for construction managers for the construction of new residences, office buildings, retail outlets, hospitals, schools, restaurants and other structures. Those projects could also boost employment growth as roads, bridges and sewer pipe systems are upgraded or replaced.¹

Growth could also be attributed to the need to retrofit buildings to make them more energy efficient. Managers may be more likely to head up the renovation and upgrading of buildings than oversee new large-scale construction projects.¹

Look into a construction management program today to see if it aligns with your career goals.