Construction Management Degree

The construction management program at Inver Hills Community College prepares students for careers as a construction manager, project manager, estimator, purchasing/expediting agent, contractor/sub-contractor, code enforcement officer, or building inspector. The program focuses on managing, coordinating, and supervising the construction process from concept development through project completion. Program courses include: commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction, as well as facilities management, project planning, budgeting and cost control, logistics, and materials management. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer construction management degrees.

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Inver Hills Community College (IHCC)

400 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN

About
Inver Hills Community College, located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, was founded in 1970 to supply post secondary educational opportunities to residents of its service area. The school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and has an enrollment of nearly 4000 students a semester.

Inver Hills CC campus is spread across nine different buildings.  Each building is home to various school departments and these facilities are used to support nearly thirty different degree programs at IHCC.
Academics
Students enrolled at Inver Hills Community College will be able to choose from 27 different programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by transferring earned credits to a four year institution in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs provide an education in a high demand field or industry, providing a comprehensive education that prepares the student for employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree.
Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Biology
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals who wish to enroll at IHCC may do so through the submission of a completed application and payment of fees. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent or be 18 years of age or older, and should supply transcripts and test scores if available. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students in need of financial assistance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine financial need and aid program eligibility.

Career Options for Graduates

Construction Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $92640

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).