| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Publication: 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog Program: Construction Management, MS Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Construction Management, MSCollege of Technology > Department of Construction Management > Construction Management, MS The Construction Management Master’s degree program provides the knowledge and skills essential for successful leadership positions in the construction industry. The curriculum focuses on both fundamental knowledge and advanced topics. Fundamental courses include estimating, scheduling, contracting, and project management and advanced courses include risk analysis, decision making, computer applications, green construction, quality management, leadership, modeling and optimization, and building information modeling. The program attracts students and working professionals with a diverse background in engineering, construction, and architecture. Our graduates are prepared to work in the construction industry and in academia. Often referred to as the jobs of the future, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs are among the highest paying and in-demand jobs today. This program supports such jobs and is STEM designated, which recognizes its rigor and provides the added benefit of an extended optional practical training (OPT) time period of an additional 24 month to international students. For more information, click here: www.uh.edu/technology/departments/cm/graduate/cm/. |
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Admission RequirementsPreferred backgrounds include construction management, engineering, architecture, design, urban planning, business management and real estate. For more information on applying to this program and for additional admission requirements, click here: http://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/admissions/how-to-apply/. | ||||
Degree RequirementsCredit hours required for this degree: 30.0 The Construction Management master’s degree requires 30 credit hours, or 10 three-credit courses. | ||||
Core Courses (6.0 Credit Hours, choose two courses) | ||||
| Course Name | Credit Hours: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| TECH 6360 - Exp Design & Data Analysis Prerequisite: MATH 1432, TMTH 3360 or equivalent. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| TEPM 6301 - Project Management Principles Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6307 - Statistical and Optimization Methods in Construction Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6308 - Data Analysis in Construction Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
Approved Electives (18.0 Credit Hours, choose six courses - Thesis/Project Track; 24.0 Credit Hours, choose eight courses - Course Only Track) | ||||
| Course Name | Credit Hours: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| CNST 6310 - Construction Contract Administration Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6320 - Cost Analysis and Bidding Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6330 - Project Planning & Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6335 - Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6340 - Best Practices in Construction Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6350 - Decision Making and Risk Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or onsent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6360 - Computer Applications in Construction Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6370 - Quality Management & Six Sigma in Const Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6375 - Building Information Modeling Applications for Construction Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6380 - Leed & Green Construction Principles in Const Management Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
| CNST 6390 - Leadership for Construction Managers Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
Project or Thesis (6.0 Credit Hours) | ||||
| Course Name | Credit Hours: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| CNST 6396 - Master’s Project (2 semesters) May be repeated for six semester hour credits. | Credit Hours: 3.0 | |||
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