Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program offers a customized curriculum with an intense focus on the design and construction industry. The program can be completed in 15 months of part-time learning and is offered in a hybrid fashion, combining online coursework and lectures with in-person programming via quarterly weekend gatherings on campus.

Program Structure

The EMDC curriculum is designed to augment the technical expertise and build the business acumen of experienced design and construction professionals. A small cohort of 15-20 students progresses through the program together, allowing them to learn from each other's professional experience and form strong professional bonds.

Program Duration

The Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction degree is earned across four academic quarters, beginning in the fall academic quarter and graduating students at the conclusion of the fall quarter of the following year. No official programming is conducted in the summer quarter.

Curriculum

To earn the Master of Science in Executive Management for Design and Construction degree, students must successfully complete 12.0 units of a combined schedule of online coursework and lectures, and in-person programming. The EMDC curriculum builds upon the students' professional experience to supplement their technical skills and improve their business and management acumen.

Who Should Apply

The EMDC program is uniquely designed for senior-level professionals with years of progressive experience in various roles within the built environment sector.

Faculty

The EMDC faculty draws on extensive real-world experience in combination with scholarly expertise from a wide range of disciplines across the built environment sector. Faculty members are leaders in their field and instruct based on the unique needs a professional will require to succeed in this sector's organizational leadership roles.

Industry Collaboration

Staying connected to industry is one of EMDC's highest priorities. The faculty and staff hold leadership positions, serve as members of multiple organizations, and maintain extensive networks, enabling the program to stay connected with industry trends and demonstrate thought leadership.

Continuing Education Credits

The EMDC program offers two options to help satisfy the industry's continuing education requirements for maintaining professional licensure:

• EMDC students can apply qualifying coursework toward continuing education units (CEUs) / professional development hours (PDHs).
• Non-EMDC students can earn CEUs/PDHs through ancillary programming events delivered by the EMDC program.

Industry Advisory Board

The EMDC program's Industry Advisory Board (IAB) is comprised of a small group of key thought leaders from across diverse areas of the built environment sector. These individuals volunteer their time to share insights and recommendations that enable the program to stay attuned to industry needs and ensure the curriculum stays on the cutting-edge.

Curriculum Details

• The program includes a combination of online coursework and in-person programming.
• Students must complete 12.0 units of coursework to earn the degree.
• The curriculum is designed to build upon the students' professional experience and supplement their technical skills.

Admission Criteria

• The program is designed for senior-level professionals with years of progressive experience in the built environment sector.
• Applicants should have a strong professional background and a desire to advance their careers in the design and construction industry.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• The program offers financial aid options to help students fund their education.
• Tuition fees are competitive with other executive education programs.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on the design and construction industry, with a emphasis on executive management and leadership.
• Research areas include business acumen, technical skills, and industry trends.

Student Body Profile

• The program is designed for experienced professionals in the built environment sector.
• Students come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, including design, construction, and engineering.

Industry Partnerships

• The program has partnerships with industry leaders and organizations.
• These partnerships provide students with opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career advancement.