The Construction Management program is a two-year A.A.S. program and provides entry-level skills and knowledge for students who want to pursue one of the many careers available in the construction industry.
Classes during the first year emphasize hands-on laboratory experiences in construction skills, architectural drafting and CAD, estimating, and microcomputer applications.
The summer session allows students to gain experience during a full-time, paid internship in the construction field.
Second-year classes emphasize skills and knowledge development in management, scheduling, estimating, and legal issues.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Students in this program may be eligible to have half their tuition paid for by the Kibbie Grant.
Graduates of the Construction Management program will be able to:
Prior to acceptance into the Construction Management program, a short online presentation called a Program Conference is required of all students. This presentation will introduce you to your instructors and talk about specific requirements, classes, the job outlook, and moving on to a 4-year school, if desired.
School Year: 2024–25
Program Entry Semester: Fall
| Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 15 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 66 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,255 | $3,472 | $1,736 | $2,604 | $3,255 | $14,322.00 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $535 | $283.75 | $88.25 | $0 | $35 | $942 |
| Course/Section Fees | $60 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $100 |
| Third Party Credentials | $59 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $5,509.00 | $3,830.75 | $1,874.25 | $2,654.00 | $3,440.00 | $17,308.00 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $217 (In-State), $290 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Classes during the first year emphasize hands-on laboratory experiences in construction skills, architectural drafting and CAD, estimating, and microcomputer applications. Second-year classes emphasize skills and knowledge development in management, scheduling, estimating, and legal issues.
The curriculum provides a broad foundation of information related to all facets of the architecture, construction, and engineering (ACE) fields. Faculty bring their own extensive experience in the fields of residential, commercial, and civil construction.
Students learn new, innovative technologies and techniques with hands-on applications within Kirkwood’s Iowa Sustainable Village projects.
Short-term training options are available by earning a certificate. Certificate options for Construction Management include:
Career opportunities include:
Students in Kirkwood's Construction Management program, as well as those pursuing the Constructor Estimator Certificate, Construction Fundamentals Certificate or ACE Diploma, are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of SkillsUSA, a workforce development organization for students with nearly 400,000 members nationally.
SkillsUSA is one of eight recognized members of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
Provide skills based education for future leaders in the construction industry.