Bachelor in Science and Engineering – Construction Management

Bachelor in Science and Engineering – Building Construction and Public Works

Practical information

Full-time student
Bac +3 – Licence-grade accredited Bachelor
Academic exchange, Professional internship
September
€8,000 (September 2026 intake)
Cachan, Dijon, Orléans
3 years

Managing construction projects and shaping the city of tomorrow

The ESTP Bachelor in Science and Engineering – Construction Management trains professionals capable of addressing the current challenges of the construction sector, with a strong focus on ecological, digital, societal, and territorial transitions.

The program's ambitions

This programme meets the growing demand for intermediate-level managers in the construction and public works sector. It combines solid technical expertise, strategic vision, and professional agility to prepare future managers for a complex and constantly evolving environment.

The program's structure

The programme is built around project-based learning and strong professional immersion. It covers the technical fundamentals of construction and public works (structures, construction sites, structural design), project management, digital tools, regulations, and sustainable development.

The curriculum also includes modules on real estate project management, land prospecting, and analysis of urban uses. Students alternate between lectures, case studies, real-life simulations, and professional placements.

The program's advantages

A global approach to projects: site supervision, management, digital tools, and soft skills
Three professional specialisations: Building Construction, Public Works, and Sustainable Cities

International Mobility

High employability and a pathway to engineering schools

Learning objectives

The programme aims to train professionals capable of managing construction projects by integrating innovation, management, sustainability, and sectoral transitions.

Supervise construction sites in all their dimensions: planning, coordination, monitoring, and delivery

Manage multidisciplinary teams by ensuring communication, safety, motivation, and productivity on site

Monitor technical, regulatory, and financial aspects to guarantee quality, compliance, and profitability

Integrate ecological, digital, and societal transition challenges into project management

Develop a responsible and operational professional posture, with strong adaptability to a changing sector

Intended audience

High school student, Post-secondary reorientation

Admission criteria

Prerequisites

For national applicants :

  • General post-secondary admission for final-year high school students (Terminale) who took Mathematics as a main specialty in Première, combined with an artistic sensibility, or Post-secondary admission for students in STI2D (Sciences and Technologies of Industry and Sustainable Development) in Terminale, combined with an artistic sensibility. Reorientation option for graduates with a general baccalaureate with a scientific focus or a technological baccalaureate (STI2D), and for students with at least one year of higher education (bac+1) related to the construction field.

 

For international applicants :

  • Scientific or technological high school diploma, or STI2D equivalent.

 

For all applicants:

  • Admission based on application review

  • Minimum French level required: A2

 

Important:

To apply, candidates must be under 30 years old and must not have been out of school for more than 2 years if they have no professional activity or if they work outside the construction sector.

Candidates who have been out of school for up to 4 years may apply if they have professional experience in the construction sector.

Application requirements

Year 1:
Applications are submitted via Parcoursup platform for French applicants or international applicants coming from a French educational institution, and through our platform for international applicants who do not come from a French educational institution.

Year 2:
For both national and international applicants, applications must be submitted through our platform.

 

Year 2 admissions sessions:

  • Jury on April 1 → deadline for submitting a complete application: March 18

  • Jury on May 6 → deadline for submitting a complete application: April 22

  • Jury on June 3 → deadline for submitting a complete application: May 20

  • Jury on July 1 → deadline for submitting a complete application: June 17

 

For international applicants:  Application sessions open from November 24, 2025 to July 3, 2026

  • Jury on Wednesday, February 25 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Friday, February 11 at 12:00 pm

  • Jury on Wednesday, March 25 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Friday, March 11 at 12:00 pm

  • Jury on Wednesday, April 15 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Friday, April 1 at 12:00 pm

  • Jury on Wednesday, May 27 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Friday, May 13 at 12:00 pm

  • Jury on Wednesday, June 24 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Friday, June 10 at 12:00 pm

  • Jury on Wednesday, July 8 → deadline for submitting a complete application: Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00 pm

Work experience

Minimum six-week internship in Year 1
Minimum sixteen-week internship in Year 3

Certification/assessment methods

Skills are assessed throughout the programme through project work, internships, and final examinations.
Students with disabilities may benefit from personalised arrangements under an Adaptation and Inclusion Agreement.

International opportunities

Four weeks of international mobility in Year 2
English as first foreign language (LV1)
Optional second foreign language
One-semester academic exchange abroad (Semester 5) in Montréal, Canada, exclusively for students enrolled at the Orléans campus

Funding and everyday life

Because funding should never be a barrier to ambition, ESTP offers personalized support and a wide range of solutions accessible to all profiles. Scholarships for academic excellence, assistance from the ESTP Foundation, public programs (CROUS, Erasmus+), partnerships with companies or banks, paid internships, work-study programs, assignments through the Junior Enterprise… everything is done to enable everyone to build their career path with confidence. Our goal: to give you the means to move forward with peace of mind, from the first day of your training to your entry into the workforce.

Career opportunities

Despite technological and societal transformations, the construction sector maintains a strong level of activity, offering favourable employment prospects.

Low-carbon and sustainable urban development project officer
Public Works or Building Site Supervisor
Assistant Site Manager (all trades or public works)
Assistant Project Owner (Client-side)
Site Manager (Building or Public Works)
Design Office Technician / Cost Estimator

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Their testimonials

Rose Schuster
Class of 2026

ESTP is not only a school where you acquire technical knowledge; it is also a place where you learn how to work as part of a team and manage projects effectively. For prospective students considering ESTP, the bachelor’s programme is a relevant and strategic pathway into the ESTP engineering cycle.

Matthieu Hardy
Class of 2026

My first months were marked by a dynamic atmosphere and an environment conducive to learning. ESTP offers me a solid and diverse education, combining theory and practice, and enables me to develop essential technical and managerial skills.

Baptiste Minot
Class of 2026

This programme allows me to acquire strong technical skills that are essential for my future career. It also integrates interpersonal skills that perfectly complement the technical training. The Dijon campus, thanks to its location, smaller size, welcoming atmosphere, and personalised approach, creates an environment conducive to learning and facilitates exchanges with lecturers and industry professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

On which campuses are the bachelor’s programmes offered?

Bachelor’s programmes are available on the following campuses:
Cachan: Construction Management | GeoData and Civil Engineering | Site Manager
Dijon: Construction Management
Orléans: Construction Management
Troyes: Architecture and Construction
Aix-en-Provence: Civil Engineering and Public Works

Can I continue into an engineering programme after an ESTP bachelor’s degree?

Graduates from the Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, and GeoData and Civil Engineering bachelor’s programmes may apply for entry into the first year of the engineering programme.
Graduates from the Site Manager and Civil Engineering and Public Works bachelor’s programmes may continue in the work-study engineering track.

How do I apply for an ESTP bachelor’s programme?

First year: via the Parcoursup platform.
Second or third year: by submitting an application through the ESTP online admissions platform (OP ESTP).

How can I finance my studies?

Several funding options are available depending on your status (scholarships, financial aid, work-study programmes). More information is available on the Financing Your Studies page.

Who pays the tuition fees during the apprenticeship?

The host company covers the full cost of the programme.

Are ESTP bachelor’s programmes recognised by the French State?

The Bachelor’s degrees in Construction Management, Architecture and Construction, and GeoData and Civil Engineering are accredited and confer the Licence degree (Bachelor’s level).
The work-study Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and Public Works is currently undergoing accreditation.
The Site Manager Bachelor’s programme is an ESTP institutional diploma at Bachelor’s level (three-year degree).

How will I know if my application has been successful?

You will receive a notification once your application has been reviewed by the admissions board.

Are work-study years subject to tuition fees?

No. Tuition fees are fully covered by the host company under the apprenticeship contract.

Is the programme available via Parcoursup?

Yes. Admission to the first year is via the Parcoursup platform.

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