Construction Management [M.S.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering Management

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Construction Management (CM) program provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to prepare students for leadership management levels in the construction industry. The CM major reflects the current needs and trends in the construction industry.

Learn

Coursework is structured to teach students advanced construction management skills needed to prepare students for leadership positions. This program focuses on practical management techniques for small to large and heavy construction projects and how to scale the management techniques to suit the size and type of the projects.

The program requires students to learn Construction project financial planning and estimating, scheduling, advancement, contemporary issues in construction technologies, productivity, and additional topics of choice covering construction management, control, and sustainability. In addition, the program provides flexibility to meet a diverse job market. It requires students to take at least one course in engineering and quality management programs and two courses in one of the following tracks: management and finance, quality management, and project risk management.

The construction management major requires students to choose a project or a thesis option. The thesis option is recommended for students who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. degree or aim to work in research and development in the construction management field.

Opportunities

Graduates are well prepared to lead construction management projects that include residential, commercial, and heavy/civil contracting; and/or pursue a doctorate in construction management or related field. The demand for construction managers is very high and expected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, as stated in the US Bureau of Labor Statics and considered one of the best construction jobs listed in the US World and News Report.

Click here to watch a short video about this program. 

This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering Management

Degree

MSci

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Science in Construction Management (CM) program provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to prepare students for leadership management levels in the construction industry. The CM major reflects the current needs and trends in the construction industry.

Learn

Coursework is structured to teach students advanced construction management skills needed to prepare students for leadership positions. This program focuses on practical management techniques for small to large and heavy construction projects and how to scale the management techniques to suit the size and type of the projects.

The program requires students to learn Construction project financial planning and estimating, scheduling, advancement, contemporary issues in construction technologies, productivity, and additional topics of choice covering construction management, control, and sustainability. In addition, the program provides flexibility to meet a diverse job market. It requires students to take at least one course in engineering and quality management programs and two courses in one of the following tracks: management and finance, quality management, and project risk management.

The construction management major requires students to choose a project or a thesis option. The thesis option is recommended for students who are considering pursuing a Ph.D. degree or aim to work in research and development in the construction management field.

Opportunities

Graduates are well prepared to lead construction management projects that include residential, commercial, and heavy/civil contracting; and/or pursue a doctorate in construction management or related field. The demand for construction managers is very high and expected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, as stated in the US Bureau of Labor Statics and considered one of the best construction jobs listed in the US World and News Report.

Click here to watch a short video about this program. 

This is a designated STEM program (See OPT Extension).

Admission Requirements

Required Prerequisite Coursework

Students without the prerequisite of the graduate-level courses or who do not have a construction background, and who have a keen interest in pursuing the MSCM degree, are encouraged to consider the  Construction [Graduate Certificate]  as appropriate preparation. The 18 credit hours of graduate-level courses completed for the CCNS are directly transferable to the MSCM degree.

Alternatively, if the CCNS path is not appropriate, the student may choose to complete the undergraduate construction management courses that incorporate the required background requirements. These courses include:

  • CNST 201 Construction Systems  3 hrs
  • CNST 229 Analysis of Commercial Prints  3 hrs
  • CNST 302 Contract Documents, Regulations and Specifications  3 hrs
  • CNST 304 Construction Estimating and Bidding  3 hrs
  • CNST 361 Planning and Scheduling  3 hrs
  • CNST 403 Production Control  2 hrs

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