Undergraduate Overview
Our mission is to prepare students to serve in the global construction industry as professional managers and leaders.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Building Construction
The Georgia Tech Building Construction (BC) Program is a management-based course of study that prepares students for leadership roles in the construction industry. The curriculum is designed to teach students the basic principles and practices of construction management, real estate development, science, and technology. Students are taught to manage the functions and processes of every aspect of the construction industry.
Accreditation
The Building Construction Program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). This accreditation ensures a high level of quality in both the curriculum and overall educational experience in the Building Construction Program. Additionally, it helps the Program remain a cutting edge and innovative construction management education program. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the only accrediting agency for baccalaureate and associate degree programs in construction education.
Internship and Co-op Experience
Building Construction students gain experience through internships, part-time work, or co-op opportunities. All BC students are required to complete a professional internship, as part of their major requirements. To aid students in securing internships and jobs, the Program coordinates an annual Construction Industry Career Fair, and hosts on-campus meetings and interviews with companies during the fall and spring semesters. There is a 100 percent job placement rate for our graduates.
The Building Construction curriculum is made up of a variety of construction management, law, structures, management, accounting, physics and other courses designed to prepare students for real-world construction management challenges.