Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering and Management Technology
Bachelor of Science
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Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Overview
Purdue University Northwest’s bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management technology helps students build a wide array of skills, including project management, scheduling, estimating, planning, purchasing and financing. You will learn how to construct skyscrapers, educational facilities, roads and bridges, office buildings and industrial facilities.
A good construction manager learns to build strong working relationships with engineers, architects, owners and various subcontractors. You will participate in classes that will help to develop your skills to prepare proposals, solve problems, manage projects and research information.
Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership
- 95% of our students complete internships before graduation.
- Nearly 100% of our students secure employment upon graduation – some with multiple job offers.
- Our program is well known by industry and sought after by a variety of large to mid-sized companies such as Hasse Construction, Ujjama, Powers and Sons, FH Paschen and many, many more.
- Our faculty have a wealth of real-world experience. They’re leaders in their disciplines and dedicated mentors who share both theoretical and hands-on engineering knowledge. As a complement to their expertise, an advisory committee of local business and industry leaders ensures that our program provides you with in-demand skills.
Program Educational Objective One
The program produces graduates that will grow as professionals after graduation to be effective as they advance within the field of construction and adapt to changing environments.
Program Educational Objective Two
The program produces graduates that will effectively lead, work and communicate in multidisciplinary environments in the construction industry and related fields.
Program Educational Objective Three
The program produces graduates that will demonstrate professionalism and ethics in making decisions in leadership and management roles in their discipline.
Program Educational Objective Four
The program produces graduates that will demonstrate professional competence in the application of technical standards and codes.
Graduates of the Construction Engineering & Management Technology program must demonstrate:
ETAC:
- an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Enrollment Trends and Graduation Data
| Year | Enrollment | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 132 | 17 |
| 2021-22 | 118 | 38 |
| 2020-21 | 119 | 30 |
| 2019-20 | 134 | 31 |
| 2018-19 | 141 | 25 |
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Major Curriculum
You’ll take a balance of general education courses, College of Technology core courses, and construction engineering and management technology courses. From principles of construction to surveying and scheduling, our program provides a robust, real-world education.
Build a strong foundation with industry-specific introductory courses.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Course of Study
Sample Courses
- CEMT 17000 – Materials And Systems Of Construction
- CEMT 11200 – Surveying Fundamentals
Dive deeper into your understanding of materials and systems.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Course of Study
Sample Courses
- CEMT 26001 – Strength Of Materials
- CEMT 23000 – Mechanical And Electrical Systems
Explore the operational side of construction engineering and management.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Course of Study
Sample Courses
- CEMT 34101 – Construction Operations
- CEMT 45000 – Construction Scheduling
Grow your specialized knowledge with project-based learning.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Course of Study
Sample Courses
- CEMT 44500 – Construction Management I
- CEMT 49000 – Senior Project
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Highlights
Leaders in business, industry and labor make up the Construction Engineering and Management Technology Program Industrial Advisory Committee. Members work closely with faculty and administration to prepare the community’s future workforce.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Outcomes
Each year architectural, construction, consulting engineering, industrial, laboratory testing, materials supplier and surveying firms contact PNW seeking graduates for work in the Chicagoland region and across the country. This trend should continue; statistics suggest the present enrollment of technicians and technologists will not meet the needs of this country for many years.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Scholarships
- Charles R. Hutton Endowed Scholarship
- Crowel Construction Management & Engineering Technologies Scholarship
- Sori Family Scholarship for Construction Technology
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Beyond the Classroom
We encourage you to get involved in clubs and associations like the Construction Club where students come together for competitions, volunteer opportunities with Habitat for Humanity, and various building projects throughout the year. This group is a great way to meet other fellow students and build your resume.
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Career Paths
- Construction Manager
- Superintendent
- Field Engineer
- Estimator
- Surveyor
- CAD Drafters
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Employers
- Tunner Construction
- Kiewit Corporation
- Arcelor Mittal USA
- NIPSCO
- Rieth-Riley Construction Company
Construction Engineering and Management Technology Degree Program Accreditation
The Construction Engineering and Management Technology Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Construction Engineering Technology or similarly named programs, and is also accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org under the commission’s general criteria and program criteria for Construction Management Technology or similarly named programs.
I really appreciated the hands on experience I was able to obtain at PNW in the lab courses and field trips. Professors were always more than happy to help with any questions I had as well.
When I started at PNW, most of my professional experience was in residential construction. I was looking to broaden my perspective of the construction industry and become more knowledgeable about engineering in construction. Having a stronger technical understanding of construction helps me be more confident in my decision making on the job.
I chose the construction engineering and management technology major due to the fact that I am a very hands on person and work well in leadership roles. I look forward to applying what I've learned from my time in the military and college in a satisfying career in the construction industry.
All my professors are super nice...they’re there to help you. All my teachers are super energetic because they want to do it, which makes it enjoyable.
Meet the Faculty
Chandramouli Viswanathan Chandramouli, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair, Engineering Technology
Chandra is a Professor and Chair in the Construction Science and Organizational Leadership Department. His research and teaching focus is Hydraulics, Drainage, surveying & GIS
Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering & Management Technology
I am a tenure-track assistant professor focusing on course improvement and development to foster students learning. My research is in structural health monitoring and condition assessment.
Assistant Professor, Construction Engineering and Management Technology
Cheng Zhang’s overall research interest lies in the field of automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics techniques for improving infrastructure system resilience in the face of extreme events (e.g., crisis, turnarounds or natural hazards).
Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering and Management Technology at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s construction engineering and management technology degree program helps you build your skills through real-world, hands-on projects, preparing you for every aspect of your career.
To see how a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management technology from PNW opens doors, from the office to construction sites, take the next step today!
