Construction projects are large undertakings with numerous moving parts, and for this reason a whole area of study has been dedicated to the process. Construction project management, combining business and engineering principles, typically focuses on the areas of budget, time management, and quality assurance.

Associate of Science degrees are similar to Associate of Arts degrees in that they are offered by community colleges and require general education classes. They differ in the fact that Associate of Science degrees require elective courses on specialized science subjects.