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The Myers-Lawson School of Construction provides College of Engineering students with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management (CEM). This program is tailored for individuals aiming for management or engineering roles within the construction sector. The undergraduate curriculum fosters essential technical, managerial, and professional competencies needed for industry entry or advanced studies. It encompasses decision-making and optimization techniques crucial for managing construction resources and developing safe, ethical, socially conscious, and sustainable built environments. Construction managers organize, lead, and oversee projects ranging from residential and commercial buildings to infrastructure like roads and bridges. They manage the construction lifecycle from initial concept to completion, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and regulatory standards. This degree centers on construction management while incorporating engineering and business management studies, maintaining an engineering emphasis with practical construction applications and allowing students to customize their business education to align with career aspirations.
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).