Bachelor of Science in
Building Construction Management
The Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management (BBCM), offered through the College of Professional and Continuing Education at Wentworth Institute of Technology provides well-rounded instruction in the core principles of construction management.
Many of our instructors work as leaders in the region's construction industry, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience to match their theoretical expertise. They create a classroom environment in which there is a high level of interaction and design coursework that ties in current issues and challenges in the industry.
Graduates of Wentworth's BBCM program are prepared for management-level positions in construction and related industries, as well as for graduate level coursework, including in Wentworth's Master of Science in Construction Management program. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction managers' median annual salary in Massachusetts was approximately $92,000 in 2010, and nationally the occupation is projected to grow at a faster than average rate of 17% through 2020.
The BBCM program's convenient evening format allows adult learners to pursue their degree while still being able to work full-time and meet their personal obligations. Students may transfer up to 80 credits into the program from prior educational and professional experiences. Depending on the number of credits transferred, students can complete the BBCM degree at Wentworth in under three years on a part-time basis.
Admissions Requirements
- Complete the Application online
- Official high school or GED transcript
- Official transcript(s) from any college(s) you have attended
- Current resume
- Letter of recommendation from a current or former employer
- Online math placement exam
- $50 application fee
Successful applicants for admission should:
- Be 22 years of age or older
- Have a minimum of 3 years work experience
Curriculum Requirements
YEAR ONE
Semester one
- BLDG155: Construction Methods (4)
- MATH225: College Math A (3)
Semester two
- BLDG150: Contracts & Codes (4)
- MATH230: College Math B (3)
Semester three
- CCEV115: Construction Graphics (4)
- MATCH235: College Math C (3)
YEAR TWO
Semester one
- CCEV355: Basic Building Services (4)
- ENGL105: English Composition (3)
Semester two
- BLDG200: Construction Estimating (4)
- PHYS205: Physics A (3)
Semester three
- CCEV365: Construction Safety & Risk Management (3)
- CMGT420: Construction Project Scheduling (4)
YEAR THREE
Semester one
- CCEV241: Structural Design I (4)
- MGMT418: Business Law (4)
Semester two
- ENGL116: Literature & Composition (3)
- ELECTIVE: Humanities or Social Science (3)
Semester three
- MGMT: Leadership & Management (4)
- SURV100: Construction Surveying (4)
YEAR FOUR
Semester one
- BLDG500: Construction Management Theory (4)
- ELECTIVE: Upper Level Humanities (3)
Semester two
- BLDG445: Construction Project Control & Cost Analysis (4)
- ELECTIVE: Lab Science (3)
Semester three
- BLDG420: Construction Operations (4)
- ECON110: Economics (3)
YEAR FIVE
Semester one
- MGMT390: Financial Accounting (3)
- Elective: Upper Level Social Science (3)
Semester two
- BLDG208: Horizontal Construction (2)
- ELECTIVE: General Elective (4)
- CCEV362: Testing of Materials (2)
Semester three
- ELECTIVE: General Elective (4)
- ELECTIVE: General Education Elective (3)
YEAR SIX
Semester one
- BLDG460: Finance the Construction Project (4)
- ELECTIVE: Upper Level Social Science (3)
Semester two
- ELECTIVE: General Elective (4)
- ELECTIVE: General Education Elective (3)
Semester three
- BLDG655: Senior Project (4)
- ELECTIVE: General Elective (4)
Program Total: 128 credits
