General Information

Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology is a fast-paced environment where students are given the opportunity to learn hands-on in a high tech, cutting-edge environment. The Center for Applied Technology building and the Belk building contain sixteen different laboratories, The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology provides students with invaluable access and unprecedented learning experience through the industry supported machines and equipment within the labs. Twenty-eight faculty and staff members makeup this rapidly growing school which currently offers six degree programs:

Undergraduate Programs

• Construction Management
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Technology

Graduate Programs

• Master of Science in Technology
• Master of Construction Management (online degree)

Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology students develop problem-solving skills to create optimal real-life situations in the classroom in preparation for their future workplaces. Rapid Prototyping technology, for example, allows students to physically design and create objects from their own ideas to three-dimensional working models. All of the labs are equipped with instruments specifically designed to give students as much cutting-edge, real-life experience as possible. The Construction Estimating and Surveying Lab, the Optoelectronics Lab, the Automation Lab, and the Engineering Graphics Design Lab are just a few of the state-of-the-art venues open to students in the department.

The talented faculty excel in many areas, including automation, robotics, optoelectronics, lasers, computer graphics, construction management, telecommunications, and product design. The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology also benefited from external funding of projects such as grants from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology is a partner with the Carolinas MicroOptics Triangle, a collaboration of WCU, UNC-Charlotte, and Clemson University. Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology also offers a joint degree in the Electrical Engineering program with UNC-Charlotte.

The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology extends past the borders of Western’s Cullowhee campus, offering courses to adult learners in Asheville, Spindale, and the Catawba Region. Typical classes include courses like Quality Systems, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Logistics, Polymer Technology, Project Management, and Rapid Prototyping.

Western Carolina University has benefited from a $130 million dollar construction boom and a rapid rise in enrollment. Coupled with Western’s commitment to technology, is an ongoing dedication to creating a sense of community and engagement to enhance economic value and increase the quality of life for people living and working in the mountains. Located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains just a short distance from the Great Smoky Mountains where students at Western can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, and rafting.

To find out more about the innovative Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology:

Email: Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology
Phone: 828.227.2159
Online Application