Accreditation
The Competitive Advantage You Need
Looking for an accredited CM four-year degree program in Minnesota? If you're looking outside of MSUM, you won't find it. MSUM is Minnesota's ONLY ACCE accredited CM program. ACCE is the leading national advocate of quality construction education and establishes standards and criteria for excellence and acts as the national accrediting agency for four-year baccalaureate degree programs in construction management.
Why is it important?
In today's competitive job market, sometimes it's not enough just to have a four-year degree. Having a four-year degree from an accredited university can mean the difference between landing the career you want and continually being passed over for other candidates. With a degree from MSUM, you have a leg up on the competition before you set foot in the door for your first job interview.
A CM degree from an accredited university also means you're allowed to sit for the Level I Certified Professional Constructor Exam. This certification attracts employees and can often lead to higher salary offers. Didn't graduate from an accredited university? You can't even take the test.
Accreditation Simplified
Being an ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) Accredited Bachelor's Program:
- Certifies quality and denotes high academic standards to students, parents and future employers that cannot be evaluated in any other way.
- Identifies the program as having met rigid standards, not only in curriculum, but also in faculty knowledge and faculty experience in the industrial field.
- Requires that the program curriculum be current and have high standards, including all of the essential elements, and maintain a competitive edge so graduates can find employment compatible with their abilities and the demands of industry.