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GCA Construction Management Program at Hawaii Pacific University
Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Have a Bachelor’s degree?
APPLY FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEMESTER! Deadline is November 30, 2024.
GCA members are eligible for an application fee waiver and 30% off Masters in Construction Management and other select programs' tuition, see "GCA MEMBER SAVINGS".
The General Contractors Association of Hawaii (GCA) Construction Management program is a new graduate-level program at Hawaii Pacific University. This Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management degree program provides you with the skills for leadership roles in construction management and project management to help advance your career within the construction industry. Needing just a bachelor's degree and veering away from a traditional engineering focus, this program enables students to obtain the skills needed to excel as construction and project management professionals.
WHY CHOOSE HPU’S GCA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM?
- The curriculum was developed with input from construction industry leaders, including GCA members, and meets the rigorous accreditation requirements of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
- Covers subjects essential to becoming a construction management professional, including:
- Project management
- Scheduling and control
- Construction cost management
- Legal aspects of construction
- Risk management
- Safety
- Compliance
- Sustainability
- Establish connections within the industry
- Complete in as little as 16 months as a full-time student
- You just need a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible. No engineering degree required!
You will have the opportunity to learn from faculty who have extensive construction and project management experience in Hawaii. The program features guest lectures from project management leaders, many of whom are GCA members, and site visits of current construction projects, offering you numerous opportunities for networking and hands-on learning. Click here for a sample degree program.
WHY SHOULD YOU BE A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER?
Construction managers are responsible for overseeing the entire construction project, from pre-construction to finish. Construction managers make an average of $118,900* (Median: $120,670) a year, allowing you to stay here in the islands.
*State of Hawaii DBEDT Employment and Wages by Occupation for 2023 (https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/)
GCA MEMBER SAVINGS!
GCA members enjoy big savings when enrolling in the GCA Construction Management Program:
Application Fee Waiver
30% Off Masters in Construction Management Program Tuition
HOW DO I GET THESE SAVINGS?
1. Request an application fee waiver here: www.hpu.edu/graduate-admissions/partnerships.htmledu/partnerships
2. If you’re accepted into the MS in Construction Management program, visit https://www.hpu.edu/graduate-admissions/partnerships.html and provide verification of GCA membership (Letter of employment, photo of company ID badge, etc.).
ENROLL FOR THE SPRING 2025 SEMESTER!
Deadline to apply is November 30, 2024
[ APPLY HERE* ]
*GCA MEMBER COMPANIES & THEIR EMPLOYEES:
You are eligible for an application fee waiver and 30% off your program tuition!
See "GCA MEMBER SAVINGS".