Master of Construction Management
Take construction management to the next level, become a leader in the field of construction management. Individuals working in all types of construction including residential, commercial, industrial, highway and heavy construction may benefit from an online Master of Construction Management degree. Graduates receive advanced education in new and expanding areas of construction programming, cost control and project management. This program also prepares student to sit for the Associate Constructor Exam or the Certified Professional Constructor Exam. The online Master of Construction Management degree consists of thirty (30) credits of course work and a passing grade in the Associate Constructor Exam or the Certified Professional Constructor Exam.
Both the Associate Constructor (AC) Exam and the Certified Professional Constructor” (CPC) Exam are administered by the American Institute of Constructors & Constructor Certification Commission. Typically, students take these nationally administered exams after their last semester of coursework. A passing grade in this exam achieves the designation of “certification” and is a requirement for awarding the degree. The exam may be taken multiple times. Based on their level of education and professional experience, students will select the exam that is most appropriate for their professional development. The AC Exam and the CPC Exam are offered twice a year, typically in March and November. International applicants should note that the AC exam is not offered online and is only offered in the United States.
The Associate Constructor (AC) certification is intended for constructors and supervisors who are in the early stages of their careers. The exam questions are primarily based upon education knowledge. The Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) certification is intended for the Professional Constructor who has been in the field for several years and exam questions cover both education and experience-based knowledge.
We also offer an 11 credit online Construction Management Graduate Certificate. Graduate certificates are valuable tools for career advancement and are designed for individuals who want to gain credentials at the graduate-level prior to completing a full master's program. Credits from the graduate certificate are designed to transfer into a full graduate degree program.
As a busy construction professional with family obligations and a demanding career, I would recommend anyone in taking a course through distance education at NDSU. The faculty is top of the line and leaders in their respective fields.
— Herman, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sample Plan of Study
Required Core Courses:
- CM&E 603 Scheduling and Project Control (4 CREDITS)
- CM&E 611 Construction Cost Estimating (4 CREDITS)
- CM&E 612 Construction Management (3 CREDITS)
- CM&E 630 Land Development (3 CREDITS)
- CM&E 670 Information Technologies for CM's (3 CREDITS)
- CM&E 701 Construction Technology and Equipment (4 CREDITS)
- CM&E 710 Managing for Quality in Construction Organizations (3 CREDITS)
- CM&E 715 Construction Specifications and Contracts (3 CREDITS)
- CM&E 740 Financial & Economic Concepts for CM's (3 CREDITS)
Total Credits : 30
Curriculum Sequence
| 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 670 | 701 |
| 701 | 710 | |
| 740 | ||
| Fall | 603 | 603 |
| 611 | 611 | |
| 612 | 612 | |
| 715 | 630 |
GRADUATE FACULTY
For information about graduate faculty for this program as well as their current research interests, visit the Master of Construction Management bulletin page.
Admission
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Application deadlines are May 1 for fall semester admission and October 1 for spring semester admission.
To be admitted into the Master of Construction Management, applicants must:
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or other related discipline with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent to attain full standing. Submission of an official transcript is required.
- Submit a two-page resume.
- Submit a one-page Statement of Purpose outlining your reasons for pursuing the Master of Construction Management.
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Submit applications directly to the NDSU Graduate School via the online application process.
Applicants who are deficient in the cumulative grade point average are encouraged to apply for the Construction Management Graduate Certificate. Although successful completion of the Graduate Certificate does not guarantee acceptance into the Master of Construction Management, the Graduate Certificate will be seriously considered in application decisions related to the Master of Construction Management.
For current admission requirements, visit the Master of Construction Management bulletin page.
Contact Information
NDSU Department of Construction Management and Engineering
Phone: 701-231-6521
Email: Yong.Bai@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/construction/programs/master_program/
NDSU Distance & Continuing Education
Phone: 1-800-726-1724 or 701-231-7015
Email: ndsu.dce@ndsu.edu
NDSU Graduate School
Phone: 701-231-7033
Email: ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/