University of Idaho Launches Construction Management Degree
The four-year program, starting fall 2027 in Moscow, combines business, engineering, and design courses to address statewide demand for construction professionals.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Construction
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The University of Idaho introduced a new bachelor's degree in construction management and the built environment, with applications now open. The 120-credit program will begin in fall 2027 at the university's Moscow campus.
Why it matters
The degree is intended to help meet Idaho's growing demand for construction professionals, as construction firms report difficulty filling positions for people who can manage large projects. The state added more than 17,000 housing units in 2025, the fastest housing unit growth rate in the nation.
The four-year, 120-credit degree begins fall 2027 on the Moscow campus. Idaho added more than 17,000 housing units in 2025 at a 2.1% growth rate, while the Idaho Department of Labor projects construction manager employment will rise 31.1% statewide through 2032.
The players
University of Idaho
A public land-grant research university in Moscow, Idaho, whose colleges of business, engineering, and art and architecture are jointly delivering the new degree.
The details
The degree combines courses from the College of Business and Economics, the College of Engineering, and the College of Art and Architecture. The curriculum covers construction fundamentals, cost estimating, scheduling, contracts, purchasing, and business management, and incorporates building information modeling, digital construction technology, and applications of artificial intelligence.
Timeline
Applications for the construction management degree opened November 2, 2026.
The program begins in fall 2027 at the University of Idaho's Moscow campus.
The Idaho Department of Labor projects construction manager employment growth through 2032.
Market Landscape
The program responds directly to the Idaho Department of Labor's projection of 31.1% growth in construction manager employment through 2032. It positions the state's public university to supply managers for a construction sector that is absorbing a record pace of new housing.
Prospective students can apply now for a four-year degree that trains them to manage budgets, schedules, and contracts alongside engineering and design work. Local employers in the Moscow area may gain a pipeline of graduates for large construction projects.
The takeaway
Students interested in construction careers can pursue a degree that combines business management, engineering, and design. The program's emphasis on digital tools and building information modeling reflects where the industry is heading.
What happens next
Applications for the program are open, and the first classes begin in fall 2027.
Further reading
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More information
Visit the University of Idaho website for program details and application information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dailyfly News.
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