Architectural Engineering BS / Construction Management MS

Major: Architectural Engineering and Construction Management
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (BSAE) and Master of Science in Construction Management  (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.0
Co-op Options: Three Co-op (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.07401
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 17-2199
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 52.2001
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9021

About the Program

The program allows students to develop technical depth and breadth in their professional and related area, which enhances their professional productivity, whether in industry or as they proceed to the PhD. In a natural progression, undergraduate courses provide the necessary technical prerequisite understanding and skills for graduate studies. The common technical concepts of engineering allow for the MS in the related discipline to be readily achieved. Recognized by The American Society of Civil Engineers, the publisher of the Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, as kindred disciplines, students will add a depth of complementary knowledge to their skillsets.

Additional Information

For more information visit the BS/MS overview page.

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate a readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completion of 90 credits.

Degree Requirements

General Education/Liberal Studies Requirements
CIVC 101Introduction to Civic Engagement1.0
COOP 101Career Management and Professional Development *1.0
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research3.0
or ENGL 111 English Composition I
ENGL 102Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing3.0
or ENGL 112 English Composition II
ENGL 103Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres3.0
or ENGL 113 English Composition III
UNIV E101The Drexel Experience1.0
General Education requirements **12.0
Free elective3.0
Foundation Requirements
BIO 141Essential Biology4.5
Chemistry Requirements ***3.5-7.5
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I
OR
General Chemistry I
CHEM 102General Chemistry II4.5
Engineering (ENGR) Requirements
ENGR 111Introduction to Engineering Design & Data Analysis3.0
ENGR 113First-Year Engineering Design3.0
ENGR 131Introductory Programming for Engineers3.0
or ENGR 132 Programming for Engineers
MATE 220Fundamentals of Materials4.0
or ENGR 220 Fundamentals of Materials
MEM 210Introduction to Thermodynamics3.0
or ENGR 210 Introduction to Thermodynamics
Math Requirements 4.0-10.0
Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry
and Calculus I
OR
Calculus and Functions I
and Calculus and Functions II
OR
Calculus I
MATH 122Calculus II4.0
MATH 200Multivariate Calculus4.0
CAEE 231Linear Engineering Systems3.0
or ENGR 231 Linear Engineering Systems
CAEE 232Dynamic Engineering Systems3.0
or ENGR 232 Dynamic Engineering Systems
Physics Requirements 4.0-8.0
Preparation for Engineering Studies
and Fundamentals of Physics I
OR
Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 102Fundamentals of Physics II4.0
PHYS 201Fundamentals of Physics III4.0
Major Requirements
AE 220Introduction to HVAC3.5
AE 340Architectural Illumination and Electrical Systems3.0
AE 390Architectural Engineering Design I4.0
AE 391Architectural Engineering Design II4.0
AE 444Building Envelope Systems3.0
ARCH 141Architecture and Society I3.0
ARCH 142Architecture and Society II3.0
ARCH 143Architecture and Society III3.0
ARCH 191Studio 1-AE3.0
ARCH 192Studio 2-AE3.0
CAE 491 [WI] Senior Design Project I3.0
CAE 492 [WI] Senior Design Project II3.0
CAE 493 [WI] Senior Design Project III3.0
CAEE 202Introduction to Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering3.0
CAEE 203System Balances and Design in CAEE3.0
CAEE 212Geologic Principles for Infrastructure & Environmental Engineering4.0
or GEO 101 Physical Geology
CAEE 361Statistical Analysis of Engineering Systems3.0
CIVE 240Engineering Economic Analysis3.0
CIVE 250Construction Materials4.0
CIVE 320Introduction to Fluid Flow3.0
CIVE 330Hydraulics4.0
MEM 202Statics3.0
MEM 230Mechanics of Materials I4.0
Concentration Courses20.0-28.0
Students select one of the following concentrations for a total of 20.0-28.0 credits:
Mechanical Concentration
Control Systems for HVAC
Structural Analysis I
Structural Design I
Heat Transfer
HVAC Loads
HVAC Equipment
Professional Electives 9 credits (Please note that three Graduate Elective Courses count as 9.0 credits of Professional Electives)
Structural Concentration
Structural Analysis I
Structural Design I
Soil Mechanics I
Soil Mechanics II
Structural Analysis II
Structural Design II
Structural Design III
Dynamics
Professional Electives 6 credits (Please note that two Graduate Elective Courses count as 6.0 credits of Professional Electives)
Digital Building Concentration
Intelligent Buildings
Control Systems for HVAC
Data Acquisition and Analytics in Built Environment
Structural Analysis I
Structural Design I
Contracts And Specifications I
Techniques of Project Control
Professional Electives 9 credits (Please note that three Graduate Elective Courses count as 9.0 credits of Professional Electives)
Master's Degree Courses
Core Foundation Courses
CMGT 501Leadership in Construction3.0
CMGT 505Construction Accounting and Financial Management3.0
CMGT 510Construction Control Techniques3.0
CMGT 512Cost Estimating and Bidding Strategies3.0
CMGT 515Risk Management in Construction3.0
CMGT 528Construction Contract Administration3.0
Electives
Students may select 7 elective courses from the following areas.21.0
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 Experience6.0
Capstone Project in Construction Management I
Capstone Project in Construction Management II
Total Credits226.0-248.0
*

Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major.

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

**

General Education Requirements.

***

CHEM sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

Some students may need a one-credit concurrent practicum course depending on their calculus exam score and summer preparatory review participation.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 co-op

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
CHEM 101*3.5CHEM 1024.5BIO 1414.5VACATION
ENGL 101 or 1113.0CIVC 1011.0COOP 101***1.0 
ENGR 1113.0ENGR 131 or 1323.0ENGL 102 or 1123.0 
MATH 121**4.0MATH 1224.0ENGR 1133.0 
UNIV E1011.0PHYS 101**4.0MATH 2004.0 
  PHYS 1024.0 
 14.5 16.5 19.5 0
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
CAEE 2023.0ARCH 1913.0COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCE
CIVE 2403.0CAEE 2033.0  
ENGR 220 or MATE 2204.0ENGL 103 or 1133.0  
ENGR 231 or CAEE 2313.0ENGR 210 or MEM 2103.0  
MEM 2023.0ENGR 232 or CAEE 2323.0  
PHYS 2014.0   
 20 15 0 0
Third Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
AE 3403.0AE 2203.5COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCE
ARCH 1923.0CIVE 2504.0GR Core Foundation Course3.0GR Core Foundation Course3.0
CAEE 212 or GEO 1014.0CIVE 3304.0  
CIVE 3203.0UG General Education elective3.0  
MEM 2304.0GR Core Foundation Course3.0  
GR Core Foundation Course3.0   
 20 17.5 3 3
Fourth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
AE 3904.0AE 3914.0COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCE
ARCH 1413.0ARCH 1423.0GR Core Foundation Course3.0GR Elective Course3.0
UG Concentration Courses8.0UG General Education elective3.0  
GR Core Foundation Course3.0UG Concentration Course3.0  
 GR Elective Courses6.0  
 18 19 3 3
Fifth Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
AE 4443.0CAE 4923.0CAE 4933.0 
ARCH 1433.0UG Concentration Course3.0UG Concentration course3.0 
CAE 4913.0UG General Education Elective3.0UG General Education elective3.0 
CAEE 3613.0GR Elective Courses (Counts as a (UG) Professional Elective)6.0UG Free Elective3.0 
UG Concentration Course3.0CMGT 6973.0GR Elective Courses (Counts as a (UG) Professional Elective)3.0 
CMGT 6963.0 GR Elective Courses 3.0 
 18 18 18 
Total Credits 226
*

CHEM Sequence is determined by the student's Chemistry Placement Exam score and the completion of a summer online preparatory course available based on that score.

**

MATH and PHYS sequences are determined by the student's Calculus Placement Exam score and the completion of any summer online preparatory courses available based on that score.

***

Co-op cycles  may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major.

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 101 in place of COOP 101.

 See degree requirements.