BSc. Construction Technology and Management

BSc Construction Technology and Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology blends engineering and business skills for the construction industry. The programme equips you with the technical knowledge and managerial ability to oversee building projects from planning to completion. Entry is highly competitive, so it suits students with strong academic records and a clear interest in the built environment.

What you will study and the skills you build

Programmes of this kind focus on how buildings and infrastructure are designed, constructed, and maintained. You will typically cover construction materials, structural principles, site surveying, building services, and the legal and financial side of projects. At the same time, you learn how to plan work, estimate costs, manage teams, and communicate with clients and contractors. In short, you come out with the technical eye of an engineer and the planning head of a manager.

How competitive entry is

Entry into this programme at KNUST is highly competitive. Strong WASSCE results, especially in core subjects, are essential to secure a place. If your grades are not quite there, know that the same field of study at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development and Cape Coast Technical University is less competitive, giving you realistic alternatives with similar career prospects.

What you can do with the degree

Most graduates of construction technology and management go into the building industry in roles that blend site work with office-based decision-making. Typical employers include construction companies, real estate developers, government infrastructure agencies, and consulting firms. You might find yourself managing a building project, estimating costs, supervising quality, or ensuring that projects meet health and safety standards. Some graduates also start their own construction firms or work as freelance project managers.