Master of Science in Construction Management

School of EngineeringCivilGraduate ProgramMaster of Science in Construction Management Launched in 2012, AUD’s Master of Science in Construction Management provides engineers, architects, and construction professionals with an opportunity to advance in their careers and broaden their education portfolio. Through a well-balanced combination of theory and practice, students are able to complement their research-based graduate studies with firsthand practical experience in construction of infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, industrial, commercial, and residential facilities. The program is designed to be completed in one year (full time) or two years (part-time), with all courses taught by world-class faculty with doctoral degrees in engineering, business, and law.

The mission of the Master of Science Program in Construction Management is to prepare a culturally diverse student population for successful careers by equipping them with the technical tools needed to plan, manage, and execute construction programs and projects in a safe, sustainable, and ethical manner. The Program provides a unique integration of global and regional perspectives within the curriculum, and emphasizes the role of technology, technical communication, and research in the construction management profession.

Program overview

The M.S.C.M. curriculum consists of 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses. Students have the following options:

• Thesis Option: Students must complete 24 credit hours of course work, as well as a 6-credit-hour master’s thesis in a research topic agreed upon with their graduate advisor. A thesis defense will be presented before a committee of three professors, including the graduate advisor. To earn the required 6 credit hours toward the thesis, the student must enroll in two separate semesters in EICM 698 and EICM 699 (pass/fail courses). This option is recommended for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies
• Non-Thesis Option: Students must complete 30 credit hours of course work. Students who have not accumulated two years of work experience prior to graduation must also successfully complete EICM 688 - M.S.C.M. Project.
• Curriculum offerings are structured around a set of four (4) core construction engineering courses, combined with one course in Decision Management. The requirements are summarized in the following tables.