ULM’s program was the first to be nationally accredited to teach Construction Management by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) Accreditation. 

Our goal is to equip the construction industry and related fields with highly trained and motivated graduates who are prepared for a professional career through specialized managerial, financial, and technical coursework.

By joining ULM, you’ll learn essential skills like:

• Construction contracts, plans, and scheduling

• Quantity and cost estimating

• 3-D Modeling and construction computer applications

• Mechanical and engineering plans

• Digital site management

• Project administration

ULM will provide you with a high-value education for a fraction of the cost. Do you live outside of Louisiana? No problem! We offer a waiver program that saves out-of-state students more than $12,000 a year. See if you qualify here. 

At ULM, you will leave with much more than a Bachelor’s Degree. You can also earn your Associate Constructor Certification from the American Institute of Contractors (AIC) as part of your degree program.

According to the AIC, those with this certification have a high level of skill and knowledge in managing the process of construction. They also bring value to their projects, making those with an ACC highly sought after by future employers. 

Other certifications and training:

• Receive the Blue Beam Software Certification through coursework in CONS 4045/4046.

• Develop a functional understanding of Navisworks software, Plangrid, Revit, OnCenter, ProCore, Microsoft, and much more.

But it doesn’t stop here - our training will prepare you for work in commercial, residential, highway, bridge, heavy industrial, utility, and civil works construction. This will ensure that you have many routes to pursue after certification and graduation. 

Want a job with high upward mobility and opportunities for advancements and salary? You’re on the right track. 

In the past, construction was a job that could be broken into with very little formal education. Recently, laws regulating construction materials and safety and environmental standards have become stricter. This has complicated the construction process but also made it more important for employers to hire construction managers with formal training.

As a ULM graduate, you will lead the pack. With more formal training comes increased pay and more opportunities – a win-win for anyone with a degree in Construction management. As current managers retire and more opportunities open, you will already have what it takes to fill these voids.

ULM Construction Management faculty stand out from other institutions. Each of our faculty members have at least 10 years of experience in the field. Because they come from both academic and industry backgrounds, ULM Construction Management leaders really understand the challenges you may face when you graduate. 

They also have the connections needed to help with career placement and finding the perfect fit.

"The educational environment at this program is top notch. The professors here will push you to be the best that you can be and are willing to help in every way possible. It’s very easy to find access to computers, study rooms, and privacy to do your work," said one student, Dylan Steinbach of Grand Saline, Texas.

Want to earn money for school while you learn? Part of what makes our program great is that we offer paid internships that often lead to job offers. 

You can also pursue endowed ULM Construction Management student scholarships to help pay for your education. The ULM Foundation offers more than a dozen private scholarships only available to Construction Management students, adding up to nearly $20,000 a year. These scholarships are offered in addition to regular ULM Academic Scholarships, Housing Awards, and Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarships. Explore all scholarships at here.

Your college years are a great time to start building a strong professional network. ULM faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you build this network by linking you with industry leaders who are flooded with job opportunities and need you to fill in the gap. 

“My professor saw that I was excelling in class and connected me with numerous companies. Kiewit Water Facilities South in Georgia gave me an official offer for a summer internship. The company even paid for all housing and transportation. During my internship, I worked on a Time and Materials project and made great friends with my coworkers. I’ll be going back for another internship this summer!” said one student, Abigail Carroll of Oak Grove.

Our small class sizes will allow you to forge lasting personal and professional relationships with classmates, faculty, and contractors. By joining student-led construction organizations, you’ll also gain experience making these connections for yourself and getting your name out in the community and the potential job pool.