Jay P. Christofferson, Chair
230 SNLB, (801) 422-2021
Admission to Degree Program
Admission to the construction management (CM) preprofessional
program is open to all BYU students. Students may then apply for
the professional program. An application to the professional
program must be submitted upon completion of required
prerequisite courses (Phscs 105, Engl 150 or equivalent, Math 112,
and CM 105). Along with the application, the candidate should
send a resumé and a letter indicating why he or she would like to
major in construction management, including in it a paragraph
explaining the candidate's intentions for fulfilling the required 300
hours of construction-related work. Applicants will be evaluated
based on GPA, work experience, and leadership.
Program application deadlines are August 1, December 1, and
April 1. Upon acceptance into the professional level, students are
required to attend one spring or summer term.
The Discipline
Construction management is the business of managing projects. It
is a rapidly growing field that requires technical expertise and the
ability to work with people, and there is increasing demand in the
industry for capable graduates. Construction management offers
an exciting career that requires abilities in business management,
architecture, engineering, and construction technology.
Career Opportunities
The program has had nearly 100 percent placement within the
construction industry, with salaries typically near the top range of
BYU graduates. Graduates find employment in a variety of
construction-industry-related positions. Typical position titles are
superintendent, estimator, scheduler, field engineer, general
contractor, safety engineer, project manager, procurement
manager, project engineer, cost controller, project controller, site
analyst, etc.
Alumni find they are qualified for employment in all types of
construction. It is a broad-based program that provides the
training and experience needed for several occupational
opportunities.
This major is also excellent preparation for students desiring
graduate study in architecture, business management, or
construction law.
General Information
High School Preparation
Recommended high school courses include drafting, algebra,
trigonometry, calculus, physics, and construction, along with the
other courses necessary for admittance to BYU.
Prearchitecture Program
Brigham Young University does not have an architecture
program, but construction management provides an excellent
preparatory program for architecture. Consult with the School of
Technology advisor concerning a prearchitecture program.
Special Notice
Students receiving C– or lower grades in required courses will be
placed on department probationary status.
