Program Overview

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With the growing demand for qualified construction managers, the online Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management degree program at 做爱视频 Institute of Technology (做爱视频) is a promising option to build a lifelong career. The program features a blend of advanced construction and management subjects that hone students鈥 leadership abilities.

The online format means working students can achieve their educational and career goals without disrupting their professional lives. In as few as 18 months, students graduate ready to increase their impact in the field with an in-depth understanding of modern construction management theory, best practices, and enhanced technical and business management skills.

Program Highlights

  • Our accelerated academic schedule means you can complete your master鈥檚 degree in as little as 18 months
  • Convenient asynchronous online courses allow you to study anytime and anywhere
  • You can learn from and connect with our faculty, who are top experts from the commercial and public sectors

 

Why Earn Your Master鈥檚 in Construction Management Online at 做爱视频?

 

Curriculum Designed for Your Success

 

With short, 10-week courses and four academic terms per year, the online construction management master鈥檚 degree program helps you earn your degree quickly while seamlessly fitting into your life. The format isn鈥檛 the only aspect of the program that鈥檚 designed with you in mind; our curriculum advances your skills in operations, leadership, technology, business, and management 鈥 all essential proficiencies in today鈥檚 construction environment.

 

A College With Construction in Its DNA

 

做爱视频 Tech has a long and deep connection to the construction industry. Our institution has launched and grown construction professionals鈥 careers for decades, with many thousands of graduates working in all aspects of the industry nationwide. Today, 做爱视频鈥檚 Master of Science in Construction Management leverages our top-to-bottom industry expertise to focus on what matters most to furthering your professional path.

Obtain Sought-After Certifications & Workplace Experience

 

做爱视频鈥檚 curriculum aligns with the credential, one of the industry鈥檚 most highly regarded certifications. In fact, your construction management master鈥檚 degree from 做爱视频 provides credit toward the years-in-service requirement for the CCM.

The workplace practicum courses allow you to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. This opportunity offers invaluable hands-on, practical experience that prepares you to tackle modern construction challenges. It not only enhances your technical abilities but also helps you network with leading professionals.

 

做爱视频 Faculty

 

Our faculty are industry leaders with strong academic credentials backed up by decades of field experience. They understand the demands of today鈥檚 construction sector and, through dedicated mentorship and guidance, empower students with the skills to meet them.

Construction Management Master鈥檚 Degree Career Outcomes

With a master鈥檚 degree in construction management, you can pursue mid- to senior-level positions that entail the oversight and execution of plans, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. You鈥檒l also possess key technical abilities, such as cost estimation and quality control, which are critical for the success of any construction project.

Our graduates can seek the following jobs:


Construction Administrator

Construction Estimator

Construction Manager

Facilities Manager

Project Manager

Quality Control Manager

Scheduler

Site Manager

Sustainability Consultant

Admissions

Your path as an 做爱视频 student starts with admissions. To make your transition back to college a smooth one, our team of admissions staff provides assistance at every step. They can answer your questions about prerequisites, deadlines, and beyond. 

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Financial Aid

As an online construction management student, you are eligible for financial aid. We can connect you with an abundance of resources to help make the decision process that much easier. Our aid options include grants, scholarships, and federal and private student loans.

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Take the Next Step 鈥 Apply to the Online Master鈥檚 in Construction Management Program

Make your career goals a reality and advance to the next level by earning a Master of Science in Construction Management at 做爱视频. We help you go farther, faster 鈥 all while providing the support and encouragement you need to realize your potential.

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Program Mission, Goals, and Outcomes

Program Mission

 

The 做爱视频 Institute of Technology Master of Science in Construction Management program is designed for a broad spectrum of individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and/or work experiences seeking to develop the multidisciplinary skills necessary to become an effective construction professional.

The purpose of the Master of Science in Construction Management program is to educate and train the next generation of construction industry professionals in a broad array of technical and non-technical competencies required for the successful management and administration of construction operations. 做爱视频鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree curriculum blends modern construction management theory, best practices, and technical skills with the contemporary business management principles that drive 21st-century organizational performance.

Students will study topics ranging from lean construction, risk management, and construction delivery methods to building and leading effective project teams. An introduction to the use of scheduling, estimating, and building information modeling (BIM),听 and report-generating software programs as analytical tools is integrated into the curriculum to upgrade students鈥 technical skill sets.

By reviewing relevant case studies, taking courses taught by professionals practicing in construction management, and engaging with other Master of Science in Construction Management colleagues already in the construction workforce, students will extend the educational process into the real world of construction management and broaden their perspective on this dynamic profession.听 The purpose of the Master’s in Construction Management program is consistent with 做爱视频 Tech’s mission.

Program Outcomes

Students will:

  1. Acquire a Construction Management perspective that is informed by the linkages between Construction and Management (i.e., ethics, labor, accounting & finance, dispute resolution, negotiations) best practices.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to build and lead effective teams using appropriate interpersonal skills.
  3. Proactively adopt and integrate emerging technology within Construction Management practices.
  4. Evaluate and implement appropriate contract delivery methods based on desired project outcomes.
  5. Analyze construction projects relative to fundamental aspects of construction management (i.e., cost, schedule, quality, safety, ethics) and develop appropriate solutions.
  6. Acquire the ability to effectively assess and manage risk in a construction management project.
  7. Acquire an appreciation for and ability to apply the principles and practices of sustainability in a construction management project

Construction Management Courses

In the online construction management master鈥檚 degree program, students study construction and management subjects, including contract delivery methods, risk management, sustainability, finance, team management, safety, lean construction, and dispute resolution. Students may also take our optional technical elective, which introduces the latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies.

Due to its online, accelerated format, this program is especially suited for the working professional seeking to advance their career.

Courses include:

  • Construction and the Environment
  • Effective Projects and Teams
  • Infrastructure Planning and Development
  • Project Management
  • Relationship and Dispute Management
  • Workplace Practicum I, II, III, and VI

The program culminates in a master鈥檚 project.

For the latest listing of courses offered, please review our University Catalog.

 

Q&A and Technical Standards

Questions & Answers

  1. For whom is the Master of Construction Management program designed?
    The 做爱视频 Institute of Technology鈥檚 Master of Construction Management (MSCM) degree program is delivered via an online format to meet the needs of working professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction management, interior design, and other related fields.
  2. What are the entrance requirements for the MSCM program?
    Candidates possess a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Construction Management, Planning, Business, Finance, Management or a degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Significant professional experience may also be considered in lieu of an appropriate degree and will be evaluated individually. An official transcript along with other supporting documentation must be supplied to 做爱视频 to satisfy the program entry requirements.Candidates will also need to submit a personal statement and resume as part of the admission process. The statement should detail your interest in the program and how successful completion of the program will enable you to accomplish your professional goals.
  3. Do I need to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) to be accepted into the program?
    No. GREs are not required for acceptance into the MSCM program.
  4. Is there a residency requirement?
    No. There is no residency requirement for the program; however, students may elect to participate in the on-campus option available in the CM 542 Building Information Modeling course. This option allows students to participate in an intensive on-campus learning experience. This option is not a requirement to successfully complete the course.
  5. How do online courses work?
    Online courses at 做爱视频 Institute of Technology are developed by a faculty-led team of management, construction, learning, and technology experts. The courses are designed to be interesting, relevant and engaging, and to have a real impact on students in their lives and on their careers. In an online delivery system, there are no formal or scheduled times when students are required to meet. The majority of the course work is expected to be completed based on the student’s personal and professional schedule within the context of the course requirements. Faculty post weekly lectures and assignments online along with associated due dates. Faculty may also schedule online discussions or other class activities through the Canvas learning management system that may require you to be available to participate at a specific time.
  6. How is taking an online course different from an on-campus course?
    Online courses offer you flexibility in the scheduling of your class and study time. Instead of meeting at a fixed time and location, your online course will run on a weekly schedule starting on a Monday and ending on a Sunday evening. Some courses may require you to login to your course regularly and you are still required to submit assignments by the due dates specified in the syllabus.Online courses do require self-discipline and self-motivation to complete the work that is required by the course. Since there are no scheduled class times, you will need to dedicate an appropriate amount of time to review the course content online, complete the readings, participate in the online discussion forums, and complete other work as assigned.
  7. Do I need special computer skills in order to take an online course?
    You鈥檒l need basic familiarity with your computer, for example: emailing, using the Web, and downloading and attaching documents. No special equipment is required: just a modern Windows-based computer, an office suite such as Microsoft Office, and a broadband internet connection. Students opting to enroll in the elective course, MSCM 542 Building Information Modeling, should ensure their computer can support the latest version of Revit庐 software.
  8. What are the hardware software requirements for the program?
    Recommended Minimum
    Operating System: Windows 10 or Macintosh OS X (10.14)
    Processor: 2+ GHz
    Memory: 4GB
    Plug-ins: Adobe PDF Reader, Flash Adobe PDF Reader, Flash and others as required by specific courses
    Players: QuickTime, Java Player, Java
    Browser: Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge, Firefox (all latest versions)
    Display: 1024×768
    Software: Office 365 (2016)
    Internet Connection: FiOS/DSL/CABLE DSL/CABLE
    Email Account: 做爱视频 Tech student email account
    Sound Card: Required
    Other (some programs): 鈥 A webcam (the one built into your laptop or iPad should be fine)

    鈥 A microphone (built into the computer or headset is handy).

    鈥 A digital camera (the one on a smart phone is fine).

     

  9. How do I get assistance with technical issues?
    做爱视频 Institute of Technology鈥檚 online courses are designed to help acclimate you to technology and build your skills and your confidence as you go. We provide 24×7 support via phone, email or chat to help you with computer or online system issues in the learning management system.听 做爱视频 is unable to help students with computer problems. Tablet computers can be useful for doing course readings, watching course videos, and catching up on course discussions, but a tablet will not be sufficient for doing all your course work. Be sure you have regular access to a traditional laptop or desktop computer with appropriate capacity to support online assignments.
  10. How large will my classes be?
    The average size for a class is about 15 to 20 students; however, larger and smaller classes occur from time to time. As a member of the class you鈥檒l be learning as part of a connected community that provides support, challenges your thinking, and reminds you that you鈥檙e not alone.
  11. How long is an academic term?
    Academic terms at 做爱视频 Institute of Technology are 10-weeks long, with four terms offered per year, starting in January, April, July, and October.
  12. How many courses do I have to take each term?
    You can take one or two courses in any term.听 It鈥檚 entirely up to your own needs and schedule. Note that if your employer offers tuition benefits, there may be a limit on how much they will reimburse.听 If you鈥檙e planning to apply for federal financial aid, please confirm the minimum credit load required to qualify for federal financial aid with the Financial Aid Office.
  13. Are there participation requirements?
    Yes. Depending upon the course, each week you may be required to participate in various activities such as discussion boards or other similar assignments. All course activities will be counted towards your final grade. Required student participation will be identified in the course syllabus.
  14. How will I submit my course assignments and take exams?
    You will receive information from your professor regarding how to submit your assignments through the Canvas learning management system. Exams and test will be administered via the Canvas learning management system.听 In some cases, your professor may require a proctored exam. If a proctored exam is required, you will be required to submit a proctor form to your professor prior to gaining access to the exam. All tests, exams, and assignment requirements will be identified in the course syllabus at the beginning of each term.
  15. Will my course be assigned to a faculty member?
    Faculty are essential to the online learning experience at the 做爱视频 Institute of Technology. All online courses in the MSCM program are taught by faculty with appropriate academic and professional credentials, as well as extensive practical experience. Additionally, all 做爱视频 faculty teaching online courses receive specific training in online delivery methods.
  16. How can I access specific course-related help if I need it?
    Your professor will be available to you via email, Canvas discussion boards, and by phone. Responses to a question will generally be delivered within 24 hours. Preferred methods of contact as well as contact information will be identified at the beginning of each course in the course syllabus.
  17. Will I be assigned an advisor?
    Yes. Students in the MSCM program will be assigned a Student Advisor from the Office of Student Support Services. The 做爱视频 Tech Student Advisor provides guidance, encouragement and support to students and is the primary point of contact for all student concerns and information about 做爱视频 Tech policies and procedures.
  18. Do I have access to other university services?
    Online students have access to all university services including the Academic Skills Center, the Bookstore, the Career Services Office, the Financial Aid Office, the Registrar鈥檚 Office, the Office of Student Support Services, Library, Student Accounts, the Office of Teaching and Learning and the Response Desk.
  19. Do I need to maintain a specific grade point average?
    Yes. You are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 throughout the entire program. An individual course grade of C is considered passing. Students are required to repeat any course in which they received a final grade below a C.
  20. Is 做爱视频 accredited?
    做爱视频 is accredited by the 做爱视频 Commission of Higher Education. Accreditation by NECHE is recognized by the federal government and entitles 做爱视频 to participate in federal financial aid programs. Some academic departments have specialized professional accreditations in addition to accreditation by NECHE. For more information on accreditation, see 做爱视频鈥檚 catalog.
  21. Can I transfer the credits that I earn at 做爱视频 to another college?
    The transferability of a course is always up to the institution to which the student is transferring. Students interested in the transferability of their credits should contact the Student Affairs Office of the institution that they are transferring to for further information.
  22. Can I transfer credits earned at another college to 做爱视频?
    Transfer credit for appropriate courses taken at an accredited institution will be considered upon receipt of an official transcript for any program, biology, science, and mathematics courses in which the student has earned a 鈥淐鈥 or above within the past three years and for English or humanities courses in which the student has earned a 鈥淐鈥 or above within the last ten years. An official transcript from the other institution must be received before the end of the first week of the term for transfer credit to be granted for courses to be taken during that term. Students will receive a tuition reduction for the approved technical courses based on the program rate and will be applied against the final technical term of the curriculum鈥檚 tuition amount. No tuition credit is provided for courses which are not a part of the technical curriculum.
    Students may transfer no more than 4 credits per term.
  23. How many credits do I need to qualify for Financial Aid?
    Students entering the MSCM program will be eligible for various forms of financial aid, including loans, if they take at least 4 credits per term.
  24. How much does my program cost?
    The cost of your program will be outlined in your enrollment agreement, along with your projected costs for textbooks and other course materials.
  25. How do I purchase textbooks and other required materials?
    Students may purchase their textbooks either through the Bookstore or through online merchants. Textbooks and other required materials will be identified by the professor in the course syllabus at the beginning of each term.

Technical Standards

These technical standards set forth by the Department of Design + Architectural Building Technology, establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to these programs to achieve the knowledge, skills and competencies to enter these fields. The successful student must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that they can complete the requirements of the program with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Cognitive Ability

  • Ability to interpret ideas and concepts visually and/or graphically
  • Ability to learn, remember and recall detailed information and to use it for problem solving.
  • Ability to deal with materials and problems such as organizing or reorganizing information.
  • Ability to use abstractions in specific concrete situations.
  • Ability to break information into its component parts.
  • Ability to understand spatial relationships.
  • Possession of basic math skills through addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions using both the U.S. and metric systems of measurement.
  • Ability to perform tasks by observing demonstrations.
  • Possession of basic keyboarding skills and knowledge of computer programs.

Communications Skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students.
  • Ability to demonstrate and use the knowledge acquired during the classroom training process and in the lab setting.

Adaptive Ability

  • Ability to maintain emotional stability and the maturity necessary to interact with other members of the faculty and students in a responsible manner.

Physical Ability

  • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform learned skills, independently, with accuracy and completeness.

Manual Ability

  • Sufficient motor function and sensory abilities to participate effectively in the classroom laboratory.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity and motor coordination to coordinate hands, eyes and fingers in the use of the computer, plotter and other equipment.

Sensory Ability

  • Visual
    • Acute enough to enable the adjustment of drafting equipment
    • Ability to properly distinguish colors.
    • Acute enough to read small print.
    • Acute enough to read small numbers on measuring instrument

 

Get Ready to Lead

Online or On-Campus Program

Designed for working professionals who are ready to take on higher-level leadership positions, the graduate degree programs at 做爱视频 Tech offer accelerated, immersive, specialized knowledge that gives you what you need for your next savvy career move. Each of our graduate programs shares an advanced technical curriculum, with a strong, integrated management core for which 做爱视频 Tech is renowned. Take your leadership to a whole new level and be a change agent in your industry.

Our approach to online learning at 做爱视频 Tech is different than most- we deliver an online curriculum in a hands-on way. This means our coursework is built in practice, not theory. Your case studies will be real-time, real-life situations, and you will actively engage with peers and faculty to create plans and solve problems together.

We believe that our graduates are our colleagues because, throughout their studies, they have forged relationships with peers and faculty members, all who are current, active experts in their respective industry. Our graduates leave with an edge over most due to the networking opportunities that exist due to our industry-expert faculty, and the instructional designers that helped create our curriculum.