The Missoula College Construction Management AAS program provides a holistic approach to preparing students for careers in the residential construction industry. Through a combination of hands-on experience and fundamental project management training, students gain practical technical skills alongside the knowledge required to effectively oversee building projects. A key feature of the program is the opportunity for students to participate in the construction of a single-family home, ensuring they develop expertise in all aspects of the building process while also learning the essential principles of scheduling, budgeting, project management, and regulatory compliance. This balance of hands-on craftsmanship and foundational management training makes graduates highly sought after by employers in the field.

By integrating real-world construction experience with management principles, the Construction Management AAS program equips students with the technical proficiency and leadership capabilities needed to step into entry-level supervisory roles upon graduation. Employers increasingly seek professionals who can not only build but also manage construction projects efficiently, and this program addresses that demand. With a curriculum developed in collaboration with industry advisors and student feedback, graduates will enter the workforce with a strong competitive advantage, ready to contribute effectively to the residential building sector.

General Associate Degree Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page. 

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

Associate of Applied Science - Construction Management

Course Requirements

Two Year Plan

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Weeks 6-16

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Weeks 2-5

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Week 1

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Weeks 9-16

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Weeks 1-8

Last Updated Fall 2025