Whats the best major/minor to pair with Construction Management?

The guys who make it all the way to the top are generally mechanical.

Accounting.

A PM who understands how his job costing and WIPs translate to the company’s cash flow is fantastic.

Some good class on materials methods and properties wouldn't hurt, having a good understanding of that will make one a better project manager imo. I suppose such a class may be part of a construction management program however

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I told him to do Civil Engineering but he doesn't think he's capable because he made a C in Pre-Calculus lol

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Tell him to get tudors and study harder. Yes calculus is hard but I firmly believe anyone who truly applies themselves can make it through.

Most of the individuals that I have met in upper management at construction companies are degreed engineers. I recommend Civil or Industrial Engineering major with a minor in Construction Management.

Industrial Engineering is basically a degree in project management.

I would tell him to get an engineering degree. It has more value.

There’s not really anything taught in CM that he won’t learn on the job, more or less it’s a business degree.

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told him to do Civil Engineering but he doesn't think he's capable because he made a C in Pre-Calculus lol

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tell him don’t give up (if he’s interested in it) I’m a civil PE, lsu grad. For me lower level classes were actually harder. Calc II was a bitch, but ask me how much I use it now.. probably zero.

Now if he gets to physics, statics, and mechanics of materials and struggles or hates it, I’d probably dip out..
but as you progress through the curriculum you become more interested in the things you’re learning about. Get to see concrete being crushed, get to see fluids moving through a pipe..
I actually made much better grades in those upper level classes than the lower level ones.

An LSU CM Degree gives you the credits for a business administration and technical sales minor. Tbh I dont think minors matter very much anymore for getting a job so I wouldnt worry about getting any additional minors.

Also, I know PMs that dont even have college degrees. So while a higher level engineering degree would be nice, it isnt necessary. Personality and reliability go farther than any degree, and a CM degree will be enough to get a foot in the door at most companies.

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An LSU CM Degree gives you the credits for a business administration and technical sales minor.

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This.

Did this at LSU too and work in construction sales now. During the interview process my now boss did mention he liked how I at least had the business minor so it can be applied to both.

Business Management or Business Law.