Applied Construction Management

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Construction Management prepares students to lead modern construction projects by integrating engineering fundamentals with practical project management skills. Unlike traditional programs that separate technical engineering education from construction administration, this program intentionally combines both disciplines, enabling graduates to bridge the gap between technical design, field operations, and project leadership. Students develop a strong foundation in construction engineering principles, including structural systems, materials, methods, and building technologies, while simultaneously learning how to plan, coordinate, and manage complex construction projects. Through coursework in scheduling, cost control, safety management, contracts, and project delivery methods, students gain the skills needed to guide projects from initial concept through completion. The curriculum also incorporates Building Information Modeling (BIM), emerging construction technologies, sustainable construction practices, and data-driven decision-making to prepare graduates for the evolving construction industry. The curriculum emphasizes applied learning, blending classroom instruction with hands-on experiences such as case studies, simulations, industry software, site visits, and internships. This integrated approach helps students understand how engineering decisions influence project timelines, budgets, safety, and constructability in real-world environments. Students further enhance their practical experience through either an industry internship or a senior capstone project, applying engineering and project management principles to solve real-world construction challenges.

• Fuse technical proficiency, managerial expertise, and industry-aligned experiential learning in one practice-driven curriculum built for future construction managers.
• Connect engineering fundamentals directly to project administration, rather than treating construction technology and management as separate skill sets.
• Study sustainable construction methods, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and advanced construction project management strategies through a curriculum built around emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Gain hands-on training in construction laboratories, field projects, and internships with industry partners, building the field experience construction managers rely on throughout their careers.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and assures availability of classroom space. Applications for winter, spring or fall semesters should be made as early as possible, as these entry dates are normally the time of greatest enrollment.

For students enrolling at Keiser University, credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. (To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcripts--- those mailed directly to Keiser University by the previous institution---by the end of a student’s first semester.) Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete the final 25% of a program through the University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum 25% of a program at any time through the University and graduate. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from their former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Therefore, Keiser University makes no blanket statement or promise of acceptance of credits from any other institution.

Courses in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Construction Management program are scheduled in 4-week or 16-week terms.

Keiser University publishes this program as 120 credit hours across 26 courses, approximately 40 months in length, and accepts up to 12 credits of transfer credit. Time to degree completion and the number of transfer credits are estimates, not a guarantee, and can vary case by case.

The program is available on campus.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Flagship (Residential) campus Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Tuition deposit — $150.00, refundable before May 1 for fall and November 1 for spring
• Housing deposit — $250.00, refundable before July 1 for fall and December 1 for spring
• Education fee — $976.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources
• Technology fee — $309.00 per semester
• Health insurance — $2,169.00 per academic year, or $1,370.00 for spring and summer only

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, orientation $100.00, re-entry $150.00, car permit $50.00 ($15.00 for an additional permit), returned check $40.00, dorm key replacement $30.00, library late fee $10.00, student ID replacement $30.00, late payment $25.00 and transcript $10.00. Program supplies and kits vary by program; textbooks are estimated at up to $2,000.00 per semester.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Construction managers play a vital role in planning, building, and overseeing the projects that shape communities, and graduates of Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Construction Management program step into these roles and others across the field, including project engineers, field engineers, estimators, and more. These opportunities allow graduates to contribute to projects ranging from commercial and residential development to infrastructure and civil construction.

Construction Management graduates may work as construction managers, project managers, construction estimators, quality control managers, safety managers, or Building Information Modeling coordinators, helping keep construction projects on schedule and within budget. On the job site, construction managers often collaborate with civil engineers, architects, and other design professionals to move a project from design through completion. The program also builds a foundation for pursuing continued studies in engineering, construction technology, or business management, opening the door to expanded leadership opportunities within the construction industry.

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Construction Management program prepares future construction managers to enter a field where their work turns plans into finished buildings. With on-campus learning, access to construction laboratories, and real-world projects alongside industry partners, students graduate with the technical skills and professional development needed to pursue construction management careers in commercial development, infrastructure, and beyond. Whether the goal involves managing a job site, advancing into project executive roles, or entering the job market ready to contribute on day one, Keiser provides the education and practical experience to make it happen.