Program Overview

Online Master of Science in Construction Management Program Details ## Construction Management Program Overview ### Program Description Construction is a global industry that is always in need of capable leaders and managers, and a field where determined, educated professionals can build a fulfilling career. LSU's Master of Science in Construction Management online program provides the technical and interpersonal skills needed to become successful construction leaders, and also builds connections to a robust professional network that can help students achieve their career goals. Accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE), LSU's Master of Science in Construction Management blends coursework in leadership with core construction subjects like sustainability, building information modeling, project delivery, and decision making. With LSU's strong reputation in the construction field, graduates leave the program confident and ready to make an impact. ### Employers of Construction Management Graduates - Turner Industries - Performance Contractors - Cajun Industries - MMR - The Lemoine Company - ISC - Pala - Regal Construction - Baker Gulf Coast Industrial - Great River Industries - Wesley Construction - ExxonMobil - Chevron - DOW ## Program Structure and Requirements ### Total Credit Hours 36 ### Cost Per Credit Hour $855 ### Application Deadline March 2, 2026 ### Start Date Spring 2 2026 classes start on March 16, 2026 ## Skills and Knowledge Gained ### Skills Learned Learn the skills needed to advance to more senior positions, obtain a higher salary, and open new doors to more rewarding construction organizations ### Faculty All Construction Management faculty are certified online instructors. ### GRE Requirement GRE waived for all applicants ### Preparation for AIC Exam LSU's 18 credit hour certificate program also provides valuable preparation for the Associate Constructor Level 1 Exam. ### Omega Nu Lambda Online Honors Society Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. ## Program Cost and Financial Aid ### Cost - Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours - Cost per credit hour: $855 - Total cost with fees: $30,780 ### Financial Aid Students may be eligible for financial aid. ## Course Listings ### Core Courses | Construction Management Core | Credit Hours | | --- | --- | | CM 7010 Research Methods in Construction Management | 3 | | CM 7030 Project Delivery | 3 | | CM 7222 Human Factors & Leadership in Construction Management | 3 | | Total Required Credit Hours | 9 | ### Electives (students will select 9 courses) | Construction Management Electives | Credit Hours | | --- | --- | | CM 4311 Disaster Resilient Construction | 3 | | CM 4357 Industrial Project Controls | 3 | | CM 4358 Industrial Electrical Installations | 3 | | CM 7110 Advanced Construction Productivity | 3 | | CM 7111 Construction Scheduling & Diagnosis | 3 | | CM 7150 Decision Making Tools in Construction | 3 | | CM 7211 Construction Dispute Resolution | 3 | | CM 7213 Soils in Construction | 3 | | CM 7214 Concrete Materials in Construction | 3 | | CM 7230 Lean Construction | 3 | | CM 7220 Building Information Modeling for Construction | 3 | | CM 7302 Advanced Sustainable Construction | 3 | | CM 7303 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment | 3 | | Total Required Credit Hours | 27 | ## Admission Requirements ### Graduate School - Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution - GPA – 3.0 on all undergraduate work (or last half-degree) and a 3.0 on any graduate work already complete ### Master Program Requirements - Construction Management academic or field experience in construction estimating, scheduling, and project management. If missing, leveling coursework will be required prior to graduation. ## Career Opportunities - Cost Estimator - Construction Manager - Field Engineer - Project Manager - Scheduler - Estimator ## Accreditation Our construction management master's degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ## What Will I Learn? Our online MS in Construction Management provides students with a strong foundation in leadership principles and a variety of construction subjects. Students will gain professional knowledge in the following: - Research methods - Project management and delivery - Leadership and dispute management - Advanced construction productivity and sustainable construction - Soils and materials in construction ## Why Choose This Program? Why choose LSU's online Master of Science in Construction Management? Our online master's degree in construction management will provide students with the tools to advance and become capable leaders. It's a degree that can help construction professionals secure more senior positions, obtain a higher salary, and open new doors to more rewarding construction organizations. ## Licensure and Certification While professional licensure and certifications are available in fields related to our degree programs, our programs do not directly result in licensure or certification. Licensure in fields related to engineering, construction management, or computer science generally falls under the jurisdiction of external organizations such as state licensing boards. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Question: Will my degree say LSU Online? ### Answer: No, upon program completion you will receive the same diploma as your on-campus peers. ### Question: Do I ever need to appear at the LSU campus for online LSU programs? ### Answer: No, you do not. Online LSU programs are 100% online and require no on-campus appearance. ### Question: How do I find out who my advisor and/or class instructor is? ### Answer: Your advisor will be assigned by your department. Feel free to contact your department for specifics as to who your instructor will be for a class. ### Question: Is financial aid available for online students? ### Answer: Yes, students in an online LSU graduate program may be eligible for financial aid. ### Question: Is this program fully accredited? ### Answer: Yes, LSU's Master of Science in Construction Management blends is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ### Question: Do I have to pay the full tuition upfront? ### Answer: No, you pay as you go for each course you're registered in for the term.