Program Overview

Construction Management - M.S.

Overview

The Master of Science degree in Construction Management offers students a deep understanding of leading dynamic construction projects and organizations in the built environment. The program also offers a thesis or project option for those interested in a research and/or a future higher education role. Graduates of the program are prepared to lead at both the project and corporate level.

Contact Information

• Suat Gunhan, Ph.D. | |
• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery: In person
• Location: Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

• Construction managers
  • 8.5% much faster than the average
  • 476,700 number of jobs
  • $97,180 potential earnings
• Architectural and engineering managers
  • 2.6% slower than the average
  • 198,100 number of jobs
  • $149,530 potential earnings
• Cost estimators
  • -1.5% decline
  • 214,200 number of jobs
  • $66,610 potential earnings
• Engineering teachers, postsecondary
  • 8.6% much faster than the average
  • 44,600 number of jobs
  • $103,600 potential earnings

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Goal Statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: February 1
• Spring Semester
  • Application deadline: June 1

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

• AED 60922: METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES (2 credits)
• AED 60923: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (1 credit)
• AED 60930: APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (3 credits)
• CMGT 51040: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I (3 credits)
• CMGT 51041: ADVANCED ESTIMATING (3 credits)
• CMGT 52105: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW (3 credits)
• CMGT 52107: CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING (3 credits)
• CMGT 52110: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
• CMGT 62080: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
• CMGT 62108: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING (3 credits)
• Major Electives (6 credits), choose from the following:
  • CMGT 62030: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • CMGT 62040: CONSTRUCTION METHODS IMPROVEMENTS
  • CMGT 62050: INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • CMGT 62060: NEGOTIATION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
  • CMGT 62070: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING
  • CMGT 67295: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • CMGT 67320: APPLIED SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Culminating Requirement (8 credits), choose from the following:
  • Thesis Option:
    • AED 66198: ADVANCED PROPOSAL WRITING
    • AED 66199: THESIS I
  • Project Option:
    • CMGT 65099: MASTER PROJECT IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Graduate Electives (minimum 41 credit hours)

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Exhibit the planning, organization, execution and contract skills of a construction manager.
2. Apply ethical and sustainability perspectives to construction management knowledge.
3. Demonstrate the financial, managerial and risk management of a leader in the construction industry.
4. Analyze how issues of cost, safety, quality, schedule and design impact project development and implementation.
5. Evaluate the procurement and logistics processes of underlying construction systems and devise strategies to mitigate these complexities.
6. Compare construction management technologies, innovations and processes, and how they relate to cross-disciplinary teams.