Department of Construction Management
Dr. J. Torey Nalbone, Chair
A degree in Construction Management prepares graduates to administer the entire range of construction operations on a project, from predesign through commissioning. The construction business is the largest industry in the United States with approximately 7 million employees. Construction and related industries account for more than 8 percent of the nation's Gross Domestic Product. Managing the construction process requires an extensive understanding of the principles of construction management as well as autonomy, professionalism, and leadership skills. Construction Managers are responsible for motivating teams, facilitating subcontractors, and managing equipment and materials to produce a finished structure. All students are required to participate in an internship which gives them perspective on their profession.
The Department of Construction Management offers a plan of study leading to Bachelor of Science. The baccalaureate degree program can be completed through study in Tyler or at the Houston Engineering Center in Houston, TX.
The Construction Management baccalaureate program is accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org.