Construction Management Technology, A.A.S. is an Associate Degree program offered by Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, VA. Tuition is $13,538 total.
Program Overview
The curriculum is designed to qualify personnel in both engineering technology and management for employment in many areas of a construction firm. Job opportunities include engineering aide, construction project manager, construction supervisor, estimator, and facilities planning and supervision. S.
requires 67-69 credits over two years (four semesters) and is offered at the Alexandria campus. Technical electives must be approved by the program academic advisor.
This associate degree totals 67 credits and is offered at NOVA's Alexandria Campus.
What sets this Program apart
- OSHA 30 Construction Safety course (BLD 215)
- Construction Estimating I and II (BLD 231, BLD 232)
- Four progressive Construction Management courses
- Hands-on surveying and concrete technology with lab (CIV 171, CIV 228/229)
General Requirements
- Open AdmissionNOVA is an open-admission institution. Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED, or be 18 or older and able to benefit from college study.
- Apply to NOVASubmit the free NOVA (Virginia Community College System) application for admission to establish a student record.
- Placement & AdvisingComplete placement (the Virginia Placement Test or qualifying scores/transcripts) and meet with an advisor to plan your courses.
- ResidencyVirginia residents qualify for in-state tuition; documentation of Virginia domicile may be required.
Application Process
- 1Apply to NOVASubmit the free online application for admission — NOVA has open admission.
- 2Placement & OrientationComplete placement (or provide qualifying scores/transcripts) and new-student orientation.
- 3Plan Your Financial AidMeet with financial aid and complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal and Virginia state aid.
- 4Advise & RegisterWork with an academic advisor to build your schedule and register for your program courses.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Recognized by employers nationwide
- A credential that reflects real, job-ready skills
Accreditations
Program Schedule
This program is offered at NOVA's Alexandria Campus. Courses may be taken full- or part-time, and new cohorts begin each fall and spring semester, with selected courses offered in summer. Exact term dates are published on NOVA’s academic calendar.
Curriculum
The Construction Management Technology, A.A.S. plan of study (67 credits). Course selections and electives should be confirmed with an academic advisor.
| Course # | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 16-17 | |
| ARC 133 | Construction Methodology & Procedures I | 3 |
| BLD 101 | Construction Management I | 3 |
| CAD 165 | Architectural Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| — | ARC 243 Environmental Systems or Technical Elective | 3-4 |
| — | MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics or MTH 161 PreCalculus I | 3 |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| 2nd Semester | 17 | |
| ARC 225 | Site Planning And Technology | 3 |
| BLD 215 | OSHA 30 Construction Safety | 2 |
| BLD 231 | Construction Estimating I | 3 |
| CIV 171 | Surveying I | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I (or ENG 115) | 3 |
| — | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | 16-17 | |
| BLD 165 | Construction Field Operations | 2 |
| BLD 200 | Sustainable Construction | 2 |
| BLD 241 | Construction Management III | 3 |
| BLD 247 | Construction Planning And Scheduling | 3 |
| FIN 215 | Financial Management | 3 |
| — | Technical Elective | 3-4 |
| 4th Semester | 18 | |
| ARC 134 | Construction Methodology & Procedures II | 3 |
| BLD 232 | Construction Estimating II | 3 |
| BLD 242 | Construction Management IV | 3 |
| CIV 228 | Concrete Technology | 2 |
| CIV 229 | Concrete Laboratory | 1 |
| — | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| — | CST Elective (CST 100, 110, 126, or 229) | 3 |
| Total | 67-69 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost of Attendance
NOVA charges tuition per credit hour. At the current in-state rate (about $202 per credit), the 67-credit associate degree totals approximately $13,534 in tuition for Virginia residents; out-of-state and out-of-country rates are higher. Tuition does not include the technology fee, books, tools, or program supplies. Current per-credit rates and fees are published on NOVA’s Tuition & Fees page.
Financial Aid
NOVA participates in federal Title IV student aid. Aid available to those who qualify includes:
- Federal Pell Grant and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
- Virginia state aid, including the G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back) program for eligible high-demand fields
- VA education benefits (GI Bill®) and military tuition assistance
- Scholarships and institutional payment plans
About $13,534 in tuition for Virginia residents (roughly $202 per credit hour); out-of-state rates are higher and books, tools, and fees are billed separately.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the field. Building on the program’s hands-on coursework, graduates pursue positions such as:
- Engineering aide
- Construction project manager
- Construction supervisor
- Construction estimator
- Facilities planner/supervisor
- Assistant project manager
- Construction field operations coordinator
What to expect as a Northern Virginia Community College student
NOVA serves a large, diverse student body across Northern Virginia, offers strong veteran and military support, and provides advising and financial-aid help to plan your path. Courses can be taken full- or part-time, with new cohorts each fall and spring.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Recognized by employers nationwide
- A credential that reflects real, job-ready skills