Bachelor of Arts in Construction and Trades Management

Gain the skills you need to lead your team

There is a growing need for trained professionals in construction and trades. The economic trends and outlook for careers in this field are very favorable. This includes the need for managers and those with bachelor’s degrees. At Concordia, we will set you up for success and help differentiate you in the marketplace.

Credits 120

Cost Per Credit ^$512

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Health & Safety Manager
Chief Estimator
Site Supervisor

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Program Overview

The increasing complexity of construction projects due to regulations, laws, risk management, and technological advances are increasing the demand for managers with specialized knowledge in the industry. Through our program you will learn the expected standards for construction and trades materials, safety, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and mitigating potential litigation. Sophistication in building materials, construction methods, and technologies are needed to repair and expand infrastructure.

As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped to enter the industry as a leader, problem solver, and innovator. You will become valued members of the team for being able to apply modern knowledge to the planning, cost estimating, scheduling, supervision, and communication of projects in a timely and safe manner.

This program is offered at the Center locations listed below. Please note, specific Construction and Trades Management (CTM) courses will only be offered at Appleton, Kenosha and Madison. Students may take all other courses at any Center location.

What to Expect

Through this program, you will:

Gain knowledge of a variety of methods of professional communication (orally and written) for construction and trades audiences
Recognize legal, ethical, and safety issues and apply professional and Christian standards in decision making and problem solving while minimizing risk
Apply modern methods of electronic technology, cost estimating and control, project scheduling techniques, and project management to chosen field
Learn field inspection techniques and safety standards while maintaining high quality assurance and control
Navigate organizational dynamics, including leadership and employee development as relevant to construction and trades organizations

Locations

In addition to our main and online campuses, Concordia has center locations which offer accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs close to where you live and work. The Bachelor of Arts in Construction and Trades Management program is available at the following:

Appleton

4351 West College Avenue, Suite 100, Appleton, WI

Green Bay

1150 Springhurst Drive, Suite 101, Green Bay, WI

Kenosha

10222 74th Street, Suite 110, Kenosha, WI

Madison

2909 Landmark Place, Suite 110, Madison, WI

Accelerated

Adult accelerated admissions steps

You may apply at any point in the year. No need to wait!

Submit your online application along with a non-refundable $50 application fee
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be sent directly to your CUW Center location. If you have less than 60 transferable credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED must also be submitted.

You will receive an email and phone call from your helpful Admission Counselor about next steps. When your application file is complete, it will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. With most programs students will be required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above from regionally accredited institutions of higher learning.

**Exceptions to the above admission criteria may be granted through the conditional admission process. For additional information, please contact your Admissions Counselor.