Construction Management MS
Major: Construction Management
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 45.0
Co-op Option: None
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.2001
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9021
About the Program
The Master of Science in Construction Management program gives professionals the opportunity to develop the multidisciplinary skills required of effective construction managers. The program focuses on training professionals to meet the challenge of increasing owner demands, tighter project delivery times and increasing regulation. The program provides the leadership skills professionals need to navigate the many daily challenges construction organizations face in successfully managing construction operations. Students are admitted to start in the Fall and the Spring terms.
Program Goals
The program is designed to increase the students' breadth and depth of knowledge in the principles and practices of construction management. The program serves as an excellent platform to develop senior management for the nation's construction industry.
Focus Areas
Focused study through elective courses in the program allow for deeper knowledge in the following areas:
Construction Project Management
Successfully manage complex construction projects through skills and knowledge gained from courses covering the hard skills of project management, such as estimating and budgeting, time management and planning. Other topics include managerial and legal aspects of construction contract administration, international construction practices, strategic planning, quality management and productivity analysis.
Real Estate
Explore the creation, maintenance, and built environments for living, working and entertainment purposes. Relevant issues include project finance, real estate as investments, design and construction, operations, development law, environmental remediation, public policy, market analysis, and architecture.
Sustainability and Green Construction
Become an expert in sustainable development through integrating the decision-making process across the project team, with an eye to the greatest long-term benefits. Learn about the construction process within the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, which represents a significant portion of the effort required to achieve these high performance building programs.
Additional Information
For more information, view the College of Engineering's website.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the program requires:
- A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or a baccalaureate business or non-technical degree.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. Potential students must supply transcripts regardless of the number of credits earned or the type of school attended. If a potential student does not list all post-secondary institutions on his or her application, and these are listed on transcripts received from other institutions, processing of the application will be delayed until the remaining transcripts have been submitted.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Up-to-date resume
- 500 word essay on why the applicant wishes to pursue graduate studies in this program
- International Students must submit a TOEFL score indicating a minimum of 600 (paper exam) or 250 (CBT exam). For more information regarding international applicant requirements, view the International Students Admissions Information page.
Additional Information
Visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information about requirements and deadlines, as well as instructions for applying online.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Construction Management curriculum includes a core of six required courses (18.0 credits), a concentration (21.0 credits), and 6.0 credits of culminating experience. The culminating experience includes a capstone project in construction management.
| Core Foundation Courses | ||
| CMGT 501 | Leadership in Construction | 3.0 |
| CMGT 505 | Construction Accounting and Financial Management | 3.0 |
| CMGT 510 | Construction Control Techniques | 3.0 |
| CMGT 512 | Cost Estimating and Bidding Strategies | 3.0 |
| CMGT 515 | Risk Management in Construction | 3.0 |
| CMGT 528 | Construction Contract Administration | 3.0 |
| Electives | 21.0 | |
| Students may select 7 elective courses from the following areas: | ||
| Applied Construction Project Management | ||
| Equipment Applications and Economy | ||
| International Construction Practices | ||
| Community Impact Analysis | ||
| Strategic Management in Construction | ||
| Schedule Impact Analysis | ||
| Sustainable Principles & Practices | ||
| Sustainable Technologies | ||
| LEED Concepts | ||
| Quality Management and Construction Performance | ||
| Productivity Analysis and Improvement | ||
| Community Sustainability | ||
| Real Estate Development | ||
| Advanced Real Estate Investment & Analysis | ||
| Advanced Market Research & Analysis | ||
| Sales & Marketing of Real Estate | ||
| Real Estate Economics in Urban Markets | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Real Estate Valuation & Analysis | ||
| Legal Issues in Real Estate Development | ||
| Culminating Experience | 6.0 | |
| Capstone Project in Construction Management I | ||
| Capstone Project in Construction Management II | ||
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CMGT 501 | 3.0 | CMGT 528 | 3.0 | CMGT 510 | 3.0 | CMGT 515 | 3.0 |
| CMGT 505 | 3.0 | CMGT 538 | 3.0 | CMGT 512 | 3.0 | CMGT 540 | 3.0 |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Second Year | |||||||
| Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| CMGT 525 | 3.0 | CMGT 548 | 3.0 | CMGT 530 | 3.0 | CMGT 697 | 3.0 |
| CMGT 532 | 3.0 | CMGT 550 | 3.0 | CMGT 696 | 3.0 | ||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| Total Credits 45 | |||||||
Note: Second Year Summer is less than the 4.5-credit minimum required (considered half-time status) of graduate programs to be considered financial aid eligible. As a result, aid will not be disbursed to students this term.
Program Level Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Science in Construction Management program will:
- exhibit strong technical and managerial skills
- apply scientific methodologies to problem solving
- think critically
- exercise creativity and inject innovation into the process
- operate at the highest level of ethical practice
- employ principles of transformational leadership