Construction Management Concentration in Pennsylvania
The Construction Management concentration is ideal for students interested in leadership within the growing construction industry. Through hands-on learning and real-world experience, you’ll prepare for careers in construction management, project leadership and real estate within a Christian learning environment.
100%
of first-year
students receive financial aid
students receive financial aid
98%
of the class of 2025 were
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
12:1
student to faculty ratio
Study Construction Management at a Christian University
The construction management concentration within Messiah University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration combines business strategy, technical expertise and experiential learning to prepare students for leadership in construction and related fields. Grounded in a strong business foundation, the program connects classroom concepts to real-world construction environments through applied learning experiences.
Through internships, co-ops and Collaboratory-connected projects, students develop expertise in project planning, cost estimating, construction law and contracts, and real estate principles while gaining valuable industry experience. This integrated approach equips graduates to navigate both the technical and managerial dimensions of the field. Designed to meet growing workforce demand, the program develops professionals who are technically fluent, prepared to lead effectively and committed to ethical stewardship in the built environment.
As a business administration major or minor at Messiah University, you’ll be able to:
- Be part of a major that was awarded specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
- Travel to 8 countries in 7 weeks with the International Business Institute.
- Participate in the Center for Entrepreneurship, an organization providing students with hands-on business ventures and knowledgeable resources during your time as a student to develop your skills and passion for entrepreneurial efforts.
- Participate in Messiah's own Impact Venture Challenge, a business plan competition dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to critical impact areas facing society.
- Learn how to invest and earn profit through the Investment Club, a hands-on laboratory experience that creates an income stream providing funding for student organizations.
- Participate in internships, which turn work experiences into learning opportunities and make connections between classroom theory and the "real world."
- Study servant leadership, gender and cultural differences, and leadership teams in the leadership track.
- Be part of a program that prepares business students to score in the highest quintile (maximum) in the Major Field Test in Business.
With a construction management concentration, you’ll be equipped to secure positions such as:
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Superintendent
- Construction Estimator
- Project Engineer
- Real Estate / Property Developer
Messiah's nationally recognized internship program places students in a variety of business administration internships. A few examples include:
- Ernst & Young
- Mid-Atlantic Russian Business Council
- Economic Development Center
- The Hershey Company
- WebFX
- Clark Associates
Programs related to Construction Management
Expect course listings to be provided Fall 2026
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this pogram work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
98% of the Class of 2025 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Practical experience
Like many business students, you may opt to participate in internships which turn work experiences into learning opportunities and make connections between classroom theory and the "real world." Internships with nonprofit organizations offer a special opportunity to serve the community. Often internships lead directly to full-time career employment.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
Hands-on learning experience
Join the Accounting or Marketing Club, where you can connect with peers and build professional relationships. Learn how to invest and earn profit through the Investment Club, a hands-on laboratory experience that creates an income stream providing funding for student organizations. You may even wish to travel to Europe, Asia and the Middle East with the International Business Institute!
Program accreditation
Messiah's business administration program has specialized accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
ACBSP is the premier accrediting body for colleges and universities that emphasize teaching excellence; 900 institutions around the world are accredited by ACBSP. This accreditation signifies the department’s commitment to a focus on mission and on continuous quality improvement. For students, parents, prospective employers and graduate schools, accreditation demonstrates that Messiah has met rigorous standards in curriculum, strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder focus and measurement of student learning.
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