BS Construction Systems Management at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Construction Systems Management (CSM) program equips students with management skills for roles in commercial, heavy and residential construction. The undergraduate CSM degree is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students must earn a minimum of 130 semester credit hours to receive a Bachelor of Science in Construction Systems Management from CFAES. CSM core course topics: - construction materials and methods - mechanical systems - electrical and lighting systems - surveying and site development - estimating - scheduling - structures - heavy construction - safety and health - project management - contracts and documents - professional development CSM majors also complete supporting courses in business management, accounting, business law and selected business and technical electives to develop managerial and technical skills.

Career pathways

CSM graduates work in various areas, including commercial, heavy infrastructure and residential sectors; design-build firms; mechanical, electrical and HVAC subcontractors; building supply and equipment rental companies. Some are self-employed as contractors, consultants, or owner/operators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the university (and the Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences college where applicable) applies; no separate programme-specific requirement published. Students admitted to the CSM major enroll directly in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). They are assigned both an academic and faculty advisor for guidance on academic and career goals.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,921 a year (2026-27). Columbus campus on-campus Instructional Fee (tuition) for students beginning Autumn 2026: $6,460.50 per semester at 12-18 credit hours, shown as two semesters (Autumn and Spring). The Ohio State Tuition Guarantee fixes this rate for four years for Ohio re Source

Entry terms for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus: Autumn 2027 and Spring 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026). Summer first-year applications are not accepted.

Transfer applicants can start in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2027.

First-year, Columbus campus, Autumn 2027: early action (non-binding) deadline November 1, 2026; regular decision deadline January 15, 2027; financial aid priority date February 1; acceptance fee deadline May 1, 2027. Early action decisions: December 11 (Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants) and January 22 (non-Ohio residents and international applicants); regular decision decisions March 5.

First-year applicants apply with the Common Application. ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year Columbus applicants (superscored; sent directly by the testing agency); applicants out of high school two or more years are not required to submit scores. The essay is not required.

Transfer applicants (Columbus campus): Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027; Summer 2027 deadline May 15, 2027. Regional campuses: December 1, 2026, April 15, 2027 and July 15, 2027 respectively.

International transfer applicants: Spring 2027 deadline October 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply

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