Georgia Southern University's Construction Management (CM) and Civil Engineering Technology (CET) graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges of these two rewarding and fast-growing career fields.

The University's program trains professionals who can address the needs of a rapidly developing area of the state as well as growing regional, national and worldwide demand.

A wide variety of laboratory activities are provided in support of both CM and CET students. Approximately one-half of all courses include laboratory activities giving students the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while solving problems or performing activities utilizing specialized equipment.

Construction Management

Construction Management prepares individuals to be leaders in the construction industry. Construction managers facilitate the design and construction of projects by managing resources (e.g. people, equipment, materials, money, and time); understanding construction contract law and the various forms of dispute resolution; being knowledgeable of safety standards; and having a solid understanding of estimating construction costs and scheduling of construction project activities. CM professionals are highly valued leaders of construction project teams; coordinating the project team to ensure project quality and timeliness while staying within the client's budget.

Georgia Southern professors have knowledge in construction practices and have personal experience in a broad range of construction-related activities. Their backgrounds include architecture, engineering and construction, as well as relevant advanced degrees.

Another important indicator of the quality of our program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Construction Management majors that excel academically may qualify for the student chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi--The International Construction Honor Society for Construction Management. All CM majors are strongly encouraged to join and be active in the CM Guild, which is the student organization for CM majors that promotes professionalism and connects students with professional organizations such as the AGC, ASC Student Competitions, NAHB, NUCA, USGBC, and other important construction groups. CM majors are encouraged to take the CPC exam and the LEED AP exam.

Civil Engineering Technology

The Civil Engineering Technology Program trains students to work in the planning, design, construction, operation, and/or maintenance of buildings, roads, tunnels, bridges, airports, water supply systems and sewage systems.

The program offers a four-year undergraduate curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology (BSCET) degree to provide its students with a broad exposure to three major areas within the discipline of civil engineering-environmental, structural, and transportation. Hands-on laboratories in surveying and testing of various engineering materials are an integral part of the curriculum to enhance learning.

Students in this program are prepared for employment in a wide range of professional and technical positions with construction and consulting engineering companies, public works, transportation and other government departments, and in many other industries.

CET graduates are eligible to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, the first step to licensure as a professional engineer, in Georgia and approximately 30 other states.

All Georgia Southern CET professors have earned PhDs in Civil Engineering; have substantial industry experience, and some hold Professional Engineering licenses.

CET majors can join the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Members hold regular meetings which provide professional development. Students participate in the organization's annual Southeastern regional conference that includes student competitions for designing and building steel bridges and other structures