Labs and Resources
Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Data Analytics Lab
This state-of-the-art lab features a flexible, innovative and collaborative learning environment. A 49-foot-long horizontal ticker provides ever-changing data and information that will engage you and offer a highly professional and interactive atmosphere.
The data analytics lab will maintain our standard of excellence set by our CPA exam preparation with the exam’s new business analytics requirement.
Internships
OBU Construction Management students may take up to 12 hours of internship credit that will give them practical, in-the-field experience. The internship hours could be taken throughout the four years at OBU or in the context of a full-time experience in the summer.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Lydia’s Lamp
Lydia’s Lamp offers a unique opportunity for female students in the School of Business to enhance their future careers through connection, mentorship and knowledge. Founded in 2017, the program connects students with female business mentors who will help guide them through their time at OBU, The program can help build lasting relationships that go beyond their time at OBU and further prepare students for the workforce.
Elijah’s Mantle
This year-long mentoring program will pair you with a businessperson so you can make a meaningful connection in the business world. Elijah's Mantle is an opportunity for male students to connect with industry professionals and receive mentorship and guidance that will enhance their future careers. The program often includes business professionals from various areas of specialty who, in many cases, are OBU alumni.
Accounting Club
The Accounting Club meets monthly offering students the opportunity to meet with accounting professionals. This is a great opportunity for networking and meeting representatives of accounting firms in the area.
Board of Executives
The Paul Dickinson School of Business has a Board of Executives that assures our curriculum remains relevant to industry and provides networking opportunities for you.
Leadership and Service
A vital leadership opportunity for business majors and minors is Collegiate DECA. This student club prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA allows students to enhance their business skills and grow as a leader while networking with college university students and business professionals from around the world. OBU students compete in regional and national competitions through DECA intersecting all functional areas of business.
Job Opportunities and Outcomes
A degree in construction management opens up a variety of career opportunities across different sectors of the construction and engineering industries. Here are some common job roles for someone with this degree:
- Construction Manager: Overseeing construction projects from start to finish, managing budgets, schedules, and staff.
- Project Manager: Coordinating and managing specific construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Site Supervisor/Foreman: Directly overseeing construction sites, managing workers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Cost Estimator: Analyzing project costs and preparing estimates, helping to manage budgets and financial planning.
- Quality Control Manager: Ensuring that construction work meets specified quality standards and regulations.
- Safety Manager: Developing and implementing safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and protect workers on construction sites.
- Construction Scheduler: Creating and maintaining project schedules, ensuring timely completion of construction activities.
- Facilities Manager: Managing the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities, ensuring they are safe and efficient.
