M.S. IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
In the next five years, it is projected that the demand for qualified construction project
managers will reach an all-time high. The Master of Science in Construction Management provides you
with the fundamentals of both project and business management. You obtain the requisite technical
expertise and financial knowledge, as well as the entrepreneurial and organizational skills to run
a construction project or company.
Students learn how to effectively manage the components of a construction project, including
estimating, cost control, project planning and scheduling, negotiation, and labor relations. Your
studies explore the various types of contractual relationships governing the owner, the contractor,
the designers, and the subcontractors of a project. Bidding, negotiating, handling disputes and
claims, devising and implementing strategic business plans, and an understanding of real estate
development round out your study.
Through counsel from
advisory board
members,
faculty, and colleagues, the
curriculum is continually evaluated against current best practices and the
highest standards to give you immediate access to knowledge and skills that address the current
issues and developments in the industry.
