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The Bachelor's degree in Construction Management is aimed at individuals planning a practical entry or advancement in the construction industry. The programme is particularly suitable for prospective site managers, project managers or employees in engineering and architectural offices who want to specifically combine business management and technical knowledge. Working professionals from the construction and facility management sectors, as well as career changers interested in leadership positions in construction, also benefit from the application-oriented study concept with a strong practical component.
What formal admission requirements apply for Construction Management (B.A.)?
To enrol in the Bachelor's degree programme in Construction Management at the University of Applied Management, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification (nationwide recognised Fachabitur)
- Studying without Abitur: Proof of completed vocational training and several years of relevant professional experience in accordance with legal requirements. Details can be found on the provider website or obtained from the student advisory service.
Previously completed academic achievements can be recognised upon application. The language of instruction is German. Applications are possible for the summer or winter semester.
You should be willing to develop both professionally and organisationally. Important are an interest in construction projects and economic contexts, analytical thinking as well as enjoyment of practice-oriented tasks and teamwork. Communication skills and initiative are crucial, as the course involves independent projects, presentations and work in a corporate environment. Experience in construction is helpful but not mandatory – motivation for leadership roles and openness to using digital methods (such as AI tools) are clearly expected.
What knowledge and skills does the Construction Management degree provide?
In the part-time Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management at the Hochschule für angewandtes Management, you acquire profound management knowledge combined with specialised expertise in the construction industry. The programme follows a competency-based approach that focuses equally on professional, methodological, and future skills. In total, you can expect 210 ECTS credits over 7 semesters.
- Business administration foundation: Modules such as business mathematics, economics, accounting, cost accounting, and tax law provide you with solid business knowledge.
- Construction-specific skills: Content on construction logistics, costing, construction controlling, tender management, and current construction law practice covers the specialised construction knowledge.
- Practical experience through transfer modules: Each semester you work on real projects, e.g. on value creation processes in the construction sector, corporate connections, or digitalisation.
- Project management and leadership skills: The modules aim to sharpen your competencies in managing construction projects, team leadership, and problem-solving.
- Future skills & AI competence: Future-oriented topics such as digitalisation, sustainability, and the use of Artificial Intelligence in construction have a fixed place in the curriculum (“AI inside”).
- Personal development: Courses on communication skills, team and personal development foster soft skills and resilience in challenging project contexts.
The training qualifies you to become an effective leader with 360-degree competence in the construction industry. Special emphasis is placed on practice-oriented elements: 42% of the study time takes place in real projects or company collaborations.
How does the Construction Management degree course proceed and which organisational formats are available?
The degree is offered in two variants: part-time (Studium Plus) and dual study (Dual Plus). Both study models combine virtual teaching with face-to-face phases:
- Semi-virtual study concept: You learn flexibly via the online learning platform and participate in approximately 10 interactive face-to-face workshops per semester.
- Small study groups: The group size is limited to a maximum of 30 people, ensuring intensive support.
- Practical components: A practical semester (6 months) is an integral part, with further practical phases covered through transfer tasks and projects.
- Duration and structure: The standard period of study is 7 semesters and can be ideally planned alongside employment or company practice.
- Bachelor thesis: In the final semester, you write an academic thesis, often in cooperation with a company.
In the dual model, you spend about 42% of your study time directly in the company and receive a salary. The tuition fees in the Dual Plus model are covered by the partner company.
What career prospects does a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management offer?
Graduates of the Construction Management degree are versatile and in demand across all areas of the construction and real estate sectors. The competence profile opens entry-level and development opportunities, among others, in the following professional fields:
- Construction project management and site supervision
- Costing and construction controlling
- Order management and tenders
- Construction logistics and site organisation
- Facility management and building operations
- Accounting, purchasing and materials management specifically for construction topics
- Building services engineering and technical management
- Construction marketing and location analysis
Potential employers include construction companies, engineering or planning offices, architectural firms, real estate companies, facility management companies, consulting firms, housing companies, property developers, and also the public sector. The practical study design also prepares you for leadership positions and independent project responsibility. Further master’s studies – for example, industrial engineering with a focus on construction management – are also possible.
Where does the Construction Management degree take place and how is the study location designed?
The Construction Management course is offered at the Neumarkt Study Centre of the Hochschule für angewandtes Management. Parts of the face-to-face teaching and workshops can also take place, depending on the calendar, at the regional centres in Munich/Ismaning or Nuremberg.
- Semi-virtual concept: The online learning platform is central for self-study – enabling you to learn independently of location.
- Face-to-face seminars: The mandatory workshops are held at the locations Neumarkt, Munich/Ismaning or Nuremberg and are part of the personal exchange.
The university offers regional networking, close links to partner companies and modern learning environments for students in part-time studies.
What costs are involved in the Construction Management degree and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees for the part-time model (Studium Plus) amount to €495 per month. With a standard period of study of 7 semesters, this results in a total of around €20,790. In the dual model (Dual Plus), the tuition fees are fully covered by the partner company. In addition, you receive a salary from your practical partner within the Dual Plus concept.
- Study model Studium Plus: €495 monthly, financing via instalments possible
- Study model Dual Plus: €0 monthly fees – paid by the company, plus salary
- No additional hidden costs for examinations or materials according to the provider
- BAföG and funding options may be available depending on personal circumstances
- Tax advantages (e.g. deductibility of costs) are possible within the scope of part-time studies
The dual study model is particularly attractive for those who want to gain practical experience early and have the study fully financed.
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