The criteria for assessment and accreditation and education programs of construction management courses in U.S.A and Australia are analyzed.And those are compared with the education program of engineering management course in China with respect to curricula, development of communication skills, education of ethics and professionalism, etc.Some suggestions are given for the improvement of China’s program.Although the course investigated is engineering management, the conclusions are beneficial references for the educational development and assessment of those professions which are practice oriented, related to people’s healthiness and safety of life and property, along with management professions.