Certificate in Construction Management

School of Business
Management, Marketing, Construction Management Department
Certificate in Construction Management

The Certificate in Construction Management is designed to provide graduates with the skills and experience to be successful as an entry-level project manager or supervisor on building construction projects, particularly those unique to the US Virgin Islands.  Students will learn principles and techniques of construction, materials, and building equipment, manual and computer-aided drafting, building contracting processes, and cost estimating and scheduling using the latest software.  It is intended to prepare students for positions such as construction supervisor, estimator, scheduler, or management functions. Students completing the certificate are allowed to transfer in up to 6 equivalent credits into the program and are required to complete 18 credit hours to complete the certificate program.

Admission Requirements: 

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. 2-5 years of construction experience and/or
3. Licensing plumbing, carpentry, electrical; or
4. A 2-year degree in a non-construction field.

All requirements for the Certificate of Construction Management can be completed on either the St. Thomas campus or the Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix.

Career Options
Prospective students interested in the Certificate in Construction Management can enter career path in the following areas and an array of other careers that require management specialists.

• Construction Management
• Project Management

Additional Information

• Course Sequence to Graduation
• Student Learning Outcomes Assessment
  • Communicate with multiple stakeholders effectively to achieve common goals
  • Practice appropriate Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
  • Interpret and produce construction drawings and documents
  • Demonstrate knowledge of various building materials and related building technologies
  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of construction management technology for project planning and management
  • Utilize computer systems to produce cost estimates and schedules

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