WGNO

UNO offering new degree in urban construction management

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The University of New Orleans is offering a new engineering degree program, with students to be enrolled in the fall for a bachelor’s degree program in urban construction management.

Engineering dean Taskin Kocak says it was developed in response to demand from the local construction industry and will include internships.

A news release says graduates’ skills will include effective management of urban construction projects and drawing up plans for and managing rehabilitation of historic structures.