Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Construction Management, MS


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College 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/.

Admission Requirements


Preferred 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 Requirements


Credit hours required for this degree: 30.0

The Construction Management master’s degree requires 30 credit hours, or 10 three-credit courses.

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