construction management phd programs

School of Planning, Design and Construction

Phd concentration in construction management.

Graduates of this program will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct scholarly research and understand the effects of plans, regulations, design, materials, project management techniques and construction systems on the economic, environmental and social concerns of stakeholders and society.

What Diverse Specializations Are Offered?

• Sustainable and Energy Efficient Design and Construction.
• Integrative Project Delivery Practices and Methods.
• Building Information Modeling and Other Computer Applications.
• Construction Management Information Systems.
• Lean Construction.
• International Project Management.
• Construction Safety and Economics.
• Estimating, Scheduling and Project Controls.
• Construction Contracts and Legal Aspects.
• Domicology.
• Construction Education

Why Should You Apply?

• High-quality education and unique experiences to prepare you for both academic and industry careers in construction management.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge research with established faculty members that are recognized scholars in their fields.
• Accelerated professional advancement.

Who Can Apply?

Preferred backgrounds include:

• Construction management.
• Architecture.
• Engineering.
• Urban planning.
• Business management.
• Real estate.

Degree Requirements

The PhD Curriculum culminates in a dissertation that represents state-of-the-art analysis combined with practical applications. This is a 45-credit program that can start in fall or spring semesters.

Degree Requirements and PhD Student Handbook

Download the degree requirements and the PhD Graduate Student Handbook .

How to Apply

Admissions requirements.

This document outlines the details for admission to our PhD programs.

Contact the PhD Program Director, for academic, research and program-related inquiries.

Dong Zhao LEED®AP

Director, Planning, Design and Construction Doctorate Program [email protected]

Graduate Program Coordinator

For application, admission and administrative inquiries.

Jordan Kenyon

Graduate Program Coordinator [email protected]

Advisory Faculty for PhD Concentration in Construction Management

George Berghorn, LEED AP BD+C, CGP

Assistant Professor, Construction Management and Research Director for Mass Timber at MSU [email protected] 517-353-8756

Mohamed El-Gafy, PE

Associate Professor, Construction Management [email protected] 517-432-6512

Sinem Mollaoglu, LEED®AP, CGP

Professor, Construction Management [email protected] 517-353-3252

Matt Syal, LEED©AP, CPC, CGP

Professor, Construction Management; Adjunct Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering [email protected] 517-432-2951

Armin Yeganeh

Assistant Professor, Construction Management [email protected] 517-432-3288

Dong Zhao, LEED®AP

PhD Program Director; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering [email protected] 517-432-3242

Ph.D. in Planning, Design and Construction

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PhD in Construction Management 

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The Ph.D in Construction Management prepares students for extensive research and careers in academia, industry, and government while providing a broad knowledge of construction­related disciplines. The Ph.D in Construction Management deals with developing new methods and technologies that allow for efficient and cost-effective construction. Construction managers and engineers are critical to the planning, execution, and closeout of construction projects at all levels and across industries. The CM graduate student will have an in-depth education in state-of-the-art construction specializations, including sustainable construction, hazard management construction, building information modeling, decision-making, and advanced productivity, explored through three primary focus areas: Facilities Management, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management.

The Ph.D in Construction requires a minimum of 54 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree and a dissertation acceptable to the advisory committee and the Graduate School. Students must complete at least 42 credit hours of required and elective non-research coursework and at least 12 credit hours of dissertation research. All courses are selected with a faculty advisor and approved by the dissertation research committee. The doctoral advisor (dissertation advisory committee chair) must be a graduate faculty from the Department of Construction Management. The committee will include the student's doctoral advisor and at least two additional graduate faculty members such that the LSU Graduate School's requirements for graduate committees are satisfied. 

An individualized program of study that meets the minimum curricular requirements will be developed for each student in consultation with their doctoral advisor and approved by the dissertation advisory committee. Ph.D. students must pass a departmental qualifying exam and a general exam per graduate school requirements. The qualifying exam is an oral exam designed to assess a graduate student's knowledge competency in their chosen field of study and their ability to conduct original research resulting in a dissertation. Following the qualifying exam, the student and advisory committee formalize the plan of study. The general exam may include oral and written components at the discretion of the committee. The advisory committee will evaluate the dissertation proposal developed by the student during the general exam. A dissertation must be produced by the student and approved by the committee. The final examination is an oral defense of the dissertation. 

Ph.D in Construction Management (CM) courses include:

Required courses (6 credit hours).

• CM 7010 - Research Methods in Construction Management (3 credit hours), or equivalent
• A course in statistical inference or experimental statistics or statistical techniques, or equivalent (3 credit hours)

Construction Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

Four (4) CM courses eligible for graduate credit.

Other Elective Courses (24 credit hours minimum)

These courses may be additional Construction courses and/or courses from other university programs to satisfy the needs of research goals or career objectives. Selected courses must be approved by the student's committee.

Dissertation Research Hours (12 credit hours minimum): 

CM 9000 Dissertation 

The curricular requirements include: 

• At least half of the coursework must be at the 7000-level.
• A minimum core requirement of 6 credit hours in research design and statistics.
• A minimum of 12 credit hours in construction management (CM) elective courses.

Construction Management Ph.D. Opportunities in Construction Management Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Programs

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Ph.D. Opportunities for Construction Management Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Doctoral Programs

Construction Management has two interdisciplinary doctoral program opportunities, offering the right fit for each candidate.  These programs are a collaborative effort between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Construction Management, and the School of Education.

To be considered for CM Graduate Teaching Assistantships (if available), new and continuing students must submit a complete doctoral program application by the following deadlines:

• September 15th for Spring semester
• February 1st for Fall semester

Timely submitting your complete application can increase your chances of being accepted and receiving financial assistance. To be considered for GTA positions, official transcripts must be received by the Graduate School at the time of teaching assistantship application. Please consider applying for future terms if you cannot submit all required application materials by the deadline.

Graduate Research and Teaching Assistantships

We may be able to offer either a GRA or GTA depending on availability and your credentials.

• To be considered for a GRA or GTA, you must first be accepted to the program, meaning you must apply first to the program before we can consider your eligibility.
• To be considered for GTA positions, you must submit all admission application materials by the posted deadline.
• To be considered for GTA positions, the Graduate School must receive all of your  official  transcripts before you can move into the GTA selection process.
• Priority for new and renewal GTA positions is given to students who are admitted and enrolled in the CM masters program, collaborative doctoral program focusing on construction with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) with a primary advisor/co-advisor who is a CM faculty member, the collaborative doctoral program focusing on construction with the School of Education (SOE) with a primary advisor/co-advisor who is a CM faculty member, or the Systems Engineering Ph.D. program with a primary advisor who is a CM faculty member.
• GRA positions open at different times of the year based on when faculty research funding is available. Faculty members are the final decision-makers for GRA positions in their research programs.
• Financial aid resources available through the  Office of Financial Aid website .
• Financial resource  section for additional opportunities.
• View Paying for Graduate School Information
• Financial aid for international students

Resources Additional Graduate Resources

Paying for graduate school.

There are a number of funding opportunities available for our graduate students including assistantships, scholarships, and financial aid options. Find the right funding situation for your graduate school experience.

Student Organizations and Involvement

Student organizations within the Department of Construction Management are a great way to get involved. These clubs exist to promote professionalism and provide a common forum for the exchange of information and current developments within the department and the construction industry.

Advising and Support

We offer comprehensive support to both our undergraduate and graduate level students. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions about our programs, or if you have decided to change your major to Construction Management.

Construction Management (MS/PhD)

Degree options

• Construction management and technology, MS
• Construction management, PhD

Construction management professionals combine knowledge of innovative technologies, construction principles and business management to lead a wide variety of construction projects from residential and commercial buildings to infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and large facilities.

Our program teaches students to organize, lead and manage the building process. With new technologies and opportunities, construction executives have large responsibilities and impact daily lives.

The Construction Management program at ASU began over 50 years ago to serve the construction industry of Arizona and the Southwest. In addition to being part of a highly-regarded degree program, you will benefit from our established ties to industry, a strong alumni network, access to internships and professional student organizations.

Our program teaches you to organize, lead and manage the building process. With new technologies and opportunities, construction executives have great responsibilities that impact lives daily through the built environment.

For the Construction Management Online Program,  Visit ASU Online .

Looking for Facility Management? That is offered for graduate studies only.

Our graduates pursue a wide variety of careers in construction companies such as project managers, estimators, planners, schedulers and project engineers, or work for owners/developers such as facility or project managers.

We are rewriting the way educational programs incorporate sustainable engineering planning, design and construction processes. Our unique blend of civil and environmental, construction engineering and construction management programs—coupled with a focus on sustainable engineering—enables us to train students who can impact the entire lifecycle of the built environment, from planning to design to construction.

Pursuing an advanced degree with us, you can:

• analyze complex urban systems that involve quantification of risk and uncertainty in engineering design and construction
• develop green technologies from novel materials, biotechnological approaches to carbon and nitrogen cycle management and design for disassembly of urban infrastructure
• apply sustainable practices in all areas of urban infrastructure through partnerships with industry and municipal governments—water resources and treatment, geotechnical management, transportation materials and analysis of transportation systems, novel composite materials, green building techniques, building information modeling and computational approaches to design

Graduate degrees

Finish two degrees faster by combining advanced undergraduate and graduate coursework during your senior year as part of the Accelerated Master’s program.

Graduate Applications

Priority applications dates for our PhD programs: July 1 for spring semester admission January 1 for fall semester admission

Master’s degree applicants must apply by March 1 for fall semester October 1 for spring semester

Learn more about Graduate Application

Online Applications

Online applications are made through ASU’s Graduate College and not directly to the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment.

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Construction Management Programs

The graduate degree programs at Del E. Webb School of Construction (DEWSC) offer opportunities for study beyond the bachelor’s degree in one of two areas: construction management or facility management . Studies may lead to the degrees of Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). If an admitted student does not have an undergraduate degree in construction or facility management, they may be assigned deficiency courses specific to their specialty area. Students must earn a grade of “B” or better in each deficiency course.

MS Construction Management & Technology Manual

Graduate study, particularly that leading to the PhD, has as a goal of ensuring independent scholarship, originality, and competence in research. Research opportunities are available in a broad spectrum of subjects encompassing traditional as well as new specialties. The DEWSC faculty is engaged in significant research in the following areas:

• Alternative project delivery methods
• Front end planning
• Asset management
• Cleanroom construction
• Computer applications in construction
• Concrete construction
• Facilities Administration
• Operations & Maintenance
• Building Energy Management
• Leadership and management
• Trenchless construction methods
• Performance information procurement systems
• Productivity
• Residential construction
• Safety and risk
• Sustainable development

Additional Requirements

The program curriculum expects that Applicants will have a proficiency in the following subjects:  PreCalc Math, Physics, Strength of Materials, Estimating, Scheduling, Contracts, and Computer Applications in Construction.

If an Applicant does not have adequate proficiency in one or more of the aforementioned subjects, the department and university offers courses in which the student can enroll to gain proficiency while concurrently enrolled in and pursuing courses for the graduate degree program.  If necessary, the program chair will determine which proficiencies are required for each Applicant with consideration of their prior degree(s) and relevant work experience.

Degrees offered

Construction Management, MS

Construction Management, PhD

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While each of ASU’s graduate programs has unique admission standards, ASU has set minimum standards for admission to master’s, certificate and doctoral programs.

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Financial Aid ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact, more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of financial assistance every year.

The Del E. Webb School of Construction’s online Master of Science in construction management is designed to meet the growing need for professionals with advanced technical, management and applied research skills.

With a focus on construction and facility management, this program supports your career goals related to the maintenance, operation, renovation or decommissioning of existing facilities and helps you achieve upper-level management positions in various sectors of the construction industry.

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Construction Management Graduate Programs in America

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Tandon School of Engineering

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Master's Student: As a bioinformatics master's student at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, I've had the opportunity to explore the fascinating intersection of biology and computer science. The program has provided a robust curriculum, covering topics such as proteomics, transcriptomics, NGS, and data analysis, which have equipped me with the skills needed to analyze and interpret complex biological data. The faculty at Tandon are experienced and supportive, and I've had the chance to collaborate with fellow students on exciting research projects. The interdisciplinary nature of bioinformatics has allowed me to gain insights into cutting-edge technologies and methodologies that are shaping the future of the field. Overall, my experience at NYU Tandon has been enriching, and I look forward to applying the knowledge and skills acquired during my master's program to contribute meaningfully to the field of bioinformatics. ... Read 15 reviews

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Pamplin College of Business

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Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

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College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities - Clemson University

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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI •

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School of Engineering - The University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS •

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Graduate Student: It is very good to be on the school where you can study and do your activity. Excellent track record in system engineering, project leadership and IT operational roles in diverse industry sectors. Highly skilled in system analysis, multi-project oversight, query resolution and process improvements. Consistently recognized by top management, professors and client base for reliable talents in culture building, talent hiring, clear communications and innovative problem solving. ... Read 1 review

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Bennett S. LeBow College of Business

Philadelphia, PA •

Drexel University •

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Lee Business School

Las Vegas, NV •

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Everglades University

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College of Architecture and Construction Management - Kennesaw State University

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College of Engineering - University of Texas - El Paso

El Paso, TX •

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• • Rating 4.67 out of 5   3 reviews

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New Britain, CT •

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New England Institute of Technology

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College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences - California State University - East Bay

Hayward, CA •

California State University - East Bay •

• • Rating 3.5 out of 5   2 reviews

Master's Student: My MPA program was specifically for individuals who are working in the public sector. It was a hybrid program, where part of it was in class, and outside of class. More specifically, it was also a cohort model. I really enjoyed, being apart of this type of study as it allowed me to develop great relationships with others in my field. ... Read 2 reviews

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HAYWARD, CA ,

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Architecture–Engineering–Construction Management

MSAECM | PhD-AECM

The Master of Science and PhD of Architecture Engineering and Construction Management (AECM) programs are jointly offered by the School of Architecture and the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering . 

The AECM programs prepare building-delivery professionals for careers in capital project delivery dealing with the entire life-cycle of capital projects, from pre-design to design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance stages. It focuses on the integration of design and technology, particularly advanced information systems, as a means of both improving building performance and enhancing environmental sustainability.

Graduates of our AECM programs are educated to become effective decision makers who can positively impact economic, environmental, and ethical aspects of the built environment through professional management strategies. Our graduates have successful careers in government, industry, business, real estate, and NGO (non-governmental organization) sectors, prospering in positions where design professionals continuously make large-scale capital project design, construction, and operations decisions. Graduates of the program have specific position titles including Real Estate Developer, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Facility Manager, Code Inspector, and Plan Reviewer.

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Ph.D. Construction Engineering and Management

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is a research-oriented degree requiring a minimum of 64 semester credit hours of approved courses and research beyond the Master of Science (M.S.) degree or Master of Engineering degree [96 credit hours beyond the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree]. The university places limitations on these credit hours in addition to the requirements of the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Construction Engineering and Management program.

A complete discussion of all university requirements is found in the current Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog .

Construction Engineering and Management Faculty Members

• Ivan Damnjanovic
• Ali Mostafavi
• Charles Wolf
• John Waleski

Advising Committee

The student must select an Advisory Committee Chair, who will serve as their graduate advisor, from the Department’s CEM graduate faculty listed above.

The chair and the student collaborate in selecting the remainder of the Advisory Committee. The advising committee for the Ph.D. degree in CEM must have a minimum of four members from the Texas A&M graduate faculty (the chair counts as a member). One member must be from outside the civil and environmental engineering department. The remainder of the members must be from within the civil and environmental engineering department, with at least two members being from the Department’s CEM faculty listed above. The chair counts as one of these members.

Departmental Requirements

In addition to fulfilling the University requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, a student enrolled in the Civil Engineering graduate program in the area of construction engineering and management must satisfy the following department requirements.

• A minimum of 32 credit hours of graduate level coursework taken through Texas A&M University [a minimum of 24 credit hours if the student already has taken at least another 24 credit hours of graduate course work for the Master of Science (M.S.) or Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree].
• Remaining coursework requirement can be met by 32 hours of CVEN 691 (research credits).

Construction Engineering and Management Requirements

The student must also satisfy the following area requirements and/or recommendations described below:

• Qualifying Exam
• Degree Plan
• Written Preliminary Exam
• Research Proposal
• Oral Preliminary Exam
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Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM)

The Master of Science in Construction Management program is an on-campus, research-focused degree. Students are expected to significantly contribute to the development and delivery of scholarly publications and to the development and submission of research grant proposals as determined by the major adviser.

Master of Construction Management (MCM)

The Master of Construction Management program is an online professional program consisting of 30 credits of course work and the Associate Constructor (AC) Exam.

Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (CCM)

The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management program provides an online course learning experience constituting a distinct knowledge-base and a specific set of associated skills within the areas of estimating, scheduling, and project management at the graduate level. These three areas constitute a body of knowledge that represents the fundamental core of construction management.

(The detailed description of these three programs and related Course descriptions can be found in the NDSU graduate bulletin).

Program Statistics

MSCM Enrollment Number: Fall 2017 - 12; Fall 2018 - 15; Fall 2019 - 13. MCM Enrollment Number: Fall 2017 - 19; Fall 2018 - 15; Fall 2019 - 12. Certificate Enrollment Number:  Fall 2017 - 5; Fall 2018 - 2; Fall 2019 - 1.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School requirements, to be admitted into the Master of Science in Construction Management applicants must:

• Have earned a baccalaureate degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or other related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent to attain full standing.
• Submit an official transcript for each college/university attended.
• Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score.
• Submit a one-page “Statement of Purpose” outlining reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in Construction Management, emphasizing on research objectives and qualifications that directly relate to one of the “Research Interests” of the CM&E faculty.
• Submit a two-page resume.
• Submit three (3) letters of recommendation.

Prospective students must submit application materials directly to the NDSU Graduate School via the online application process.

Financial Assistance

For exceptional applicants, the CM&E Department may offer a graduate assistantship, which consists of a monetary stipend and a possible tuition waiver; however, student activity fees and program fees are not waived. There is no separate application process for graduate assistantships. Applicants are evaluated based on their credentials and/or experience.

Master of Construction Management ( MCM)

In addition to the Graduate School requirements, to be admitted into the Master of Construction Management, applicants must:

• Submit a one-page “Statement of Purpose” outlining reasons for pursuing the Master of Construction Management.

Prospective students must submit application materials directly to the NDSU Graduate School via the online application process. Applicants who are deficient in the CGPA requirement are encouraged to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. 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 Program.

Graduate assistantships, tuition waivers, and financial aid offered by the CM&E Department, the Graduate School, or NDSU are not available to students in the Master of Construction Management program.

In addition to the Graduate School requirements, to be admitted into the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management applicants must:

• Submit of an official transcript for each college/university attended.
• Submit a one-page “Statement of Purpose” outlining reasons for pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management.

Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Program students are not eligible for assistantships, tuition waivers, and financial aid offered by the CM&E Department, the Graduate School, or NDSU. 

Degree Requirements

Master of science in construction management.

The Master of Science in Construction Management requires a total of 31 graduate-level credits (24 credits of course work, 6 credits of research/thesis, and 1 credit of seminar) and a thesis. The thesis requires the creation and presentation of new knowledge in providing a solution to a problem. Prior to submitting a thesis to the graduate student's supervisory committee, the thesis must be reviewed by a departmentally approved external editor. All costs associated with external review are the responsibility of the graduate student.

An example of the Plan of Study for the Master of Science in Construction Management is shown below:

* Electives may be any 600, 700, or 800-level courses offered at NDSU determined by the student and the major faculty adviser. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 must be achieved in order to complete the M.S. degree.

Master of Construction Management

The Master of Construction Management degree consists of thirty (30) credits of course work and AC Exam. The following ten (10) courses constitute the thirty (30) credits of course work required for the degree.

Schedule of Courses

Summer Semester CM&E 603 Scheduling and Project Control CM&E 660 Infrastructure Management

Fall Semester CM&E 703 Advanced Project Planning and Control CM&E 712 Construction Management CM&E 715 Construction Specifications and Contracts CM&E 740 Financial and Economic Concepts for Construction Managers

Spring Semester

CM&E 605 Construction Support Operations CM&E 701 Construction Technology and Equipment CM&E 711 Construction Cost Estimating CM&E 725 Decision Making and Risk Analysis

Associate Constructor (AC) Exam

The Associate Constructor (AC) Exam is administered by the American Institute of Constructors & Constructor Certification Commission. All students in the Master of Construction Management Program must take the AC Exam before their graduation. There is no requirement that a student has to earn a passing score in order to receive the Master of Construction Management Degree from NDSU. However, students are encouraged to prepare for the AC Exam and earn a passing score or better established by the testing agency.  The exam may be taken multiple times. The AC exam is the first level in reaching the designation of a “Certified Professional Constructor” (CPC), which is a three-stage process consisting of the AC exam (Level I), 4-5 years of relevant construction management work experience, and the CPC exam (Level II). The AC Exam is offered twice a year, typically the first Saturday's in April and November. International AC Exam applicants should note that the AC Exam is not offered online and is only offered in the United States. If a student has the AC designation, he/she may take the CPC Exam before the graduation. A passing score also is not required for the CPC Exam. Note that CM&E 793 is not required to take the AC Exam and complete the MCM program.  Instead, this course may be taken for 1cr (which will not count towards the program of study) for those students who need to maintain enrolled student status in the semester in which they take the AC examination, and are not enrolled in any other courses.

Graduate Certificate in Construction Management

The certificate program consists of nine credits encompassing the following three (3) courses:

Only grades of C or higher will satisfy requirements for certificate completion with a CGPA of 3.0 or greater. The Dean of the Graduate School, using official NDSU transcripts, will verify course completion and issue the certificate. Courses used to satisfy the Graduate Certificate requirements cannot be older than three years at the time the certificate completion is verified.

Graduation Processes

Graduation Processes are different among these graduate programs:

- 31 credits of Course work + Thesis. A flowchart shown the major steps of getting the degree is shown as below and a PDF file is available by clicking MS Flowchart.

- 30 credits of Course work + Professional Exam that is administered by the American Institute of Constructors & Constructor Certification Commission. A flowchart shown the major steps of getting the degree is shown as below and a PDF file is available by clicking MCM Flowchart.

- 9 credits of specific Course work only. After a successful completion of the required courses, students need to file a Verification of Certificate from at the Graduate School website.   

English Language Test Score Requirements for International Applicants

International applicants whose first language is not English and who do not possess an U.S. bachelor's degree or higher are subject to minimum English test scores when they apply for admission to the graduate programs. The detailed information can be found at the Graduate School website. Additionally, if an applications is for Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA), English Language Proficiency Procedure at the Graduate School website will apply. 

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees information can be found at NDSU one stop website: https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/accounts/tuition/ 

Summer Semester (online only) CM&E 603 Scheduling and Project Control CM&E 660 Infrastructure Management

Fall Semester CM&E 703 Advanced Project Planning and Control (online every year; on-campus even year) CM&E 712 Construction Management (online every year; on-campus odd year) CM&E 715 Construction Specifications and Contracts (online every year; on-campus even year) CM&E 740 Financial and Economic Concepts for Construction Managers (online every year; on-campus odd year)

Spring Semester CM&E 605 Construction Support Operations (online every year; on-campus odd year) CM&E 701 Construction Technology and Equipment (online every year; on-campus odd year) CM&E 711 Construction Cost Estimating (online every year; on-campus even year) CM&E 725 Decision Making and Risk Analysis (online every year; on-campus even year)

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Today’s construction professionals face a highly competitive global engineering and construction environment that requires a fundamental understanding of management, technology, and finance, as well as business and legal principles. Talented managers know how to avoid costly delays, how to maximize existing budgets, and how to control a project’s scope, among other valuable skills. Our program helps you acquire that expertise and prepares you to be a leader in the construction industry.

The program educational objectives (PEO) of the Master of Science in Construction Management are for you to learn management and leadership practices, how to apply innovative organizational, technological, planning, and financial tools to construction projects and programs, and the importance of effective communication with all construction industry players.

To gain admission to this program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited undergraduate institution. You should also have a minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.00, although this requirement can be waived if you have sufficient professional experience in construction management. Related undergraduate backgrounds include engineering, mathematics, science, business, management, and the liberal arts. All candidates are expected to have sufficient background in college-level mathematics to allow for successful completion of the program. This requirement will be evaluated by a Construction Management Program Director. Students whose academic and professional backgrounds are deemed to be deficient may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses as a pre- or co-requisite to admission.

Find out more about  Admission Requirements .

If you have taken courses as part of the Exec 21 Advanced Certificate Program in Executive Construction Management or the Advanced Graduate Certificate Program in Construction Management, you may apply them toward the MS in Construction Management degree.

You must take a minimum of 21 credits at the School of Engineering for the Master of Science degree. You may request to transfer up to 9 credits of acceptable coursework, as determined by a Construction Management Program Director toward the Master of Science in Construction Management. You need to have taken the courses at an accredited institution and to have earned a grade of B or better in each. Pass/fail courses will not be considered for transfer unless accompanied by a detailed written evaluation by the course instructor.

All transfer credit requests must be accompanied by an official transcript from the transferring institution. Applications for transfer credits must be submitted for consideration before the end of the first semester of matriculation. Validation credits by examination cannot be used toward fulfillment of the requirements.

The program requires the completion of 30 credits, detailed in the NYU Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Sample Course Schedule

You must complete a minor concentration of study approved by a Construction Management Program Director and consisting of a minimum of 6 credits (2 courses) from courses in any single graduate academic program at NYU (i.e. courses bearing the same prefix), or any other concentrated area of study approved by a Construction Management Program Director.

Any remaining courses needed to fulfill the 30-credit requirement are at your discretion, except at least seven courses (21 credits) must be completed in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) credit may be applied as Elective Course credit.

Note that some electives involve prerequisites that you may not have completed. You cannot register for a course for which you have not satisfied the stated prerequisites unless you have the written permission of both the course instructor and a Construction Management Program Director.

Advising forms will help you ensure you are staying on track within your program. You will need to make sure you are updating your advising forms and communicating with your academic advisor regularly so that your advisor can verify the information on this form for graduation.

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The faculty of the Del E. Webb School of Construction offer a graduate program leading to the MS in construction management. The transdisciplinary nature of the program allows a candidate’s plan of study to reflect individual interests and career goals.

The primary objective of the program is to allow students with a bachelor’s degree in construction or a related field such as architecture, business or engineering to broaden and improve their professional capabilities in construction. The program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals with advanced technical, management and applied research skills in the construction industry.

The facilities management specialty area supports the needs of the student desiring a career in the maintenance, operation, renovation or decommissioning of existing facilities. The construction management specialty area allows students seeking upper-level management positions in various sectors of the construction industry to improve their competency in project, program and company management areas.

*GRE Waiver: GRE scores will NOT be required for all MS applications for Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 admission terms. Terms beyond that are subject to change. GRE waivers do not apply to PhD applications.

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25 Best Colleges for Construction Management – 2024

April 11, 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the industry of construction management to grow by 8% through 2029, good news for young people with a passion for pursuing a degree in this field. A bachelor’s degree can put students on the path toward becoming facilities managers, site engineers, surveyors, sustainability consultants, or even down the road—senior-level managers and executives for large construction companies. This is one academic major where attending the best programs in the country doesn’t involve getting in line to attend an Ivy League or other highly-selective college. In fact, many schools on College Transitions’ list of Best Colleges for Construction Management are public state universities that accept the majority of applicants each year and charge reasonable tuition rates as an added bonus.

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Click here to read our methodology for the Best Colleges for Construction Management.

Best Colleges for Construction Management

Here’s a quick preview of the first ten construction management institutions that made our list. Detailed profiles and stats can be found when you scroll below.

1) Virginia Tech

2) University of Florida

3) University of Washington

4) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

5) Colorado State University

6) Ohio State University

7) Michigan State University

8) Brigham Young University-Provo

9) Appalachian State University

10) Louisiana State University

All of the schools profiled below have stellar reputations in the area of construction management and commit substantial resources to undergraduate education. For each of the best construction management colleges, College Transitions will provide you with—when available—the university’s:

• Cost of Attendance
• Acceptance Rate
• Median  SAT
• Median  ACT
• Retention Rate
• Graduation Rate

We will also include a longer write-up of each college’s:

• Academic Highlights – Includes facts like student-to-faculty ratio, average class size, number of majors offered, and most popular majors.
• Professional Outcomes – Includes info on the rate of positive outcomes, companies employing alumni, and graduate school acceptances.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Blacksburg, VA

Academic Highlights : Eight undergraduate colleges that offer 110+ distinct bachelor’s degrees are housed within Virginia Tech. 33% of sections contain fewer than 20 students, and 21% of recent graduates report participating in some type of undergraduate research experience. Engineering is the area where the greatest number of degrees are conferred (23%), but business (20%) is a close second. Both disciplines are among the most respected at Tech, along with computer science. Other popular majors include the family and consumer sciences (8%), social sciences (8%), biology (8%), and agriculture (4%).

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of graduating, 56% of the Class of 2022 were employed and 18% were in graduate school. One recent class sent large numbers to major corporations that included Deloitte (67), KPMG (44), Lockheed Martin (39), Capital One (30), EY (28), Booz Allen Hamilton (18), and Northrop Grumman (12). The median salary for 2022 graduates was $67,000. Among recent grads who decided to pursue an advanced degree, the greatest number stayed at VT, while others enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, George Mason University, William & Mary, Columbia, Duke, and Georgia Tech.

• Enrollment: 30,434 (undergraduate); 7,736 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $37,252 (in-state); $58,750 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1330
• Median ACT: 29
• Acceptance Rate: 57%
• Retention Rate: 91%
• Graduation Rate: 87%

University of Florida

• Gainesville, FL

Academic Highlights: With 16 colleges and 100 undergraduate majors to choose from, educational experiences are exceptionally diverse. The Warrington College of Business and the Wertheim College of Engineering are highly respected, so it’s no surprise that those two programs confer the greatest percentage of degrees—12% and 14%, respectively. Biology (11%), the social sciences (11%), and health professions (8%) are next in popularity. 53% of sections enroll fewer than 20 students, and 33% of students partake in an undergraduate research experience.

Professional Outcomes: By graduation day, 66% of the Class of 2022 had already procured a first job. The top occupational areas were engineering (13%), health care (13%), computer science (5%), and marketing (4%). 200+ Gator alumni can be found at top corporations like Google, EY, Raymond James, Deloitte, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle, and PwC. The average salary for all 2022 grads was $69k, with a high of $100k for computer science majors. Of those pursuing advanced degrees, a master’s degree was the most popular pursuit (63%) followed by law school (11%).

• Enrollment: 34,552 (undergraduate); 20,659 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $23,530 (in-state); $45,808 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1400
• Median ACT: 31
• Acceptance Rate: 23%
• Retention Rate: 97%
• Graduation Rate: 90%

University of Washington – Seattle

• Seattle, WA

Academic Highlights: 180+ undergraduate majors are offered across thirteen colleges/schools. Personal connections with professors abound as 55% of grads complete a faculty-mentored research project. The College of Engineering, which includes the College of Computer Science & Engineering, is one of the best in the nation; UW also boasts strong programs in everything from business to social work to environmental science. The most popular degrees are the social sciences (13%), biology (12%), computer science (11%), and business (8%).

Professional Outcomes: Within months of graduation, 73% of Class of 2022 grads were employed and 17% were continuing their education. The most popular employers of the Class of 2022 included Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and KPMG. Across all living alumni, 6,000+ work for Microsoft, and 4000+ work for each of Boeing and Amazon. Of those headed to graduate/professional school, just over half remain in state, mostly at UW itself. Large numbers of 2022 grads also headed to Columbia, Johns Hopkins, and USC.

• Enrollment: 36,872 (undergraduate); 16,211 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $34,554 (in-state); $63,906 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1420
• Median ACT: 32
• Acceptance Rate: 48%
• Retention Rate: 94%
• Graduation Rate: 84%

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

• San Luis Obispo

Academic Highlights: Across all divisions, there are 60+ majors and 80+ minors offered. The majority of courses–59%–fall between twenty and forty students. Cal Poly’s student-to-faculty ratio is a high 18:1, but such is the cost of an uber-affordable STEM degree from an excellent institution. Over one-quarter of all degrees conferred (22%) are in engineering, and Cal Poly gets recognition in many specialty areas of the field including industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, and civil engineering.

Professional Outcomes: Within nine months of graduating, 91% of graduates are “positively engaged” in their next life activity. Top employers of Cal Poly grads include many of the top tech, consulting, engineering, and financial firms in the country such as Google, Deloitte, KPMG, Microsoft, Northrop Grumman, Adobe, EY, and Apple. Overall, grads enjoy a terrific median starting salary of $72,000. Of the 14% of alumni who directly enter graduate school, the six most commonly attended schools are all in California.

• Enrollment: 20,963
• Cost of Attendance: $32,000 (in-state); $53,000 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1337
• Median ACT: 30
• Acceptance Rate: 30%

Colorado State University

• Castle Rock, CO

Academic Highlights: Colorado State offers an incredible 330 total academic programs. There are 70 majors, 140 concentrations, and 80 minors. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1 and 34% of course sections enroll fewer than 20 students; 22% seat more than 50. Business is the most commonly conferred degree accounting for 18% of all diplomas earned in 2022. The next most popular areas are biology (14%), engineering (10%), the social sciences (8%), and family & consumer sciences (6%).

Professional Outcomes:  Among 2022 graduates, 87% quickly secured their next job or grad school opportunity. For the 68% who landed their first job, the average salary was $57,489. Overall, 88% of those surveyed stated that this job was related to their career plans. Common employers include Charles Schwab, Deloitte, Fidelity Investments, Lockheed Martin, and the US Air Force. The most popular grad schools include CU Boulder, the University of Michigan, UIUC, and Columbia University.

• Enrollment: 26,062
• Cost of Attendance: $32,439 (In-State); $53,995 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1180
• Median ACT: 26
• Acceptance Rate: 91%
• Retention Rate: 86%
• Graduation Rate: 67%

The Ohio State University — Columbus

• Columbus, OH

Academic Highlights: There are 200+ undergraduate majors and 18 schools and colleges housed within OSU. Business sees the greatest percentage of degrees conferred at 18% followed by engineering (15%), health professions (10%), and the social sciences (9%). It makes sense that so many flock to the business and engineering schools as they are among the highest-rated undergraduate programs in their respective disciplines. 40% of sections enroll fewer than 20 students, and approximately 20% of students gain research experience.

Professional Outcomes: Upon receiving their diplomas, 56% of Class of 2022 graduates were entering the world of employment while 17% were already accepted into graduate or professional school.  Hordes of Buckeyes can be found at many of the nation’s leading companies. More than 2,000 alumni work for JPMorgan Chase, more than 1,000 are employed by Amazon, and more than 600 work for Google and Microsoft. Of the grads who directly matriculate into graduate or professional school, many continue in one of OSU’s own programs.

• Enrollment: 45,728 (undergraduate); 14,318 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $27,241 (in-state); $52,747 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1340-1450
• Median ACT: 29-32
• Acceptance Rate: 53%
• Graduation Rate: 88%

Michigan State University

• East Lansing, MI

Academic Highlights: This highly regarded state institution boasts over 200 programs—undergraduate, graduate, and professional—across 17 degree-granting colleges. A 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio rates in the average range for public universities of MSU’s size and scope. Class sizes are a genuine mix of small seminars and giant lecture halls. 16% of the degrees conferred in 2022 were in the business/marketing category. The next most common degrees were earned in communication/journalism (12%), engineering (11%), and the social sciences (8%).

Professional Outcomes: Within months of strutting across the graduation stage, 56% of Class of 2022 members had landed full-time employment, 27% were pursuing advanced degrees, and 6% were still looking for a job. The top employers of this group included big names like General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Deloitte, Epic Systems, Target, PepsiCo, and Microsoft. The median starting salary earned was $60,000. Among the grads schools favored by recent alumni are the University of Michigan, New York University, Columbia University, and Boston University.

• Enrollment: 39,201
• Cost of Attendance: $27,805 (In-State); $55,189 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1220
• Median ACT: 27
• Acceptance Rate:
• Retention Rate: 89%
• Graduation Rate: 82%

Brigham Young University

Academic Highlights: Thirteen percent of sections contain more than fifty students. However, those lecture hall courses are balanced with classes of more modest size; 47% of courses have nineteen or fewer students. The areas where the most degrees were conferred in 2022 were business (14%), biology (12%), engineering (8%), health professions (7%), and the social sciences (7%). The programs with the strongest national reputations are those within the Marriott School of Business and, to a slightly lesser extent, the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering.

Professional Outcomes: By a wide margin, the two largest employers of BYU alums are the university itself and the LDS Church. However, there are hundreds of Cougars working at major corporations including Adobe, Google, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. The median salary of a 2022 grad was $62,500. Brigham Young is in the same league with Berkeley, Cornell, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin in terms of producing future PhDs. Over the past decade, more than 3,000 alumni have gone on to earn doctoral degrees.

• Enrollment: 34,401
• Cost of Attendance: $23,052 (in-state); $38,076 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: 1360
• Acceptance Rate: 67%
• Retention Rate: 90%
• Graduation Rate: 78%

Appalachian State University

Academic Highlights: Students can select from 150 bachelor’s degrees and 80 graduate programs at App State. A reasonable 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio leads to 39% of all course sections having fewer than 20 students and just 8% enrolling 50 or more. 20% of all 2022 grads earned their degree in business/marketing followed by health professions (10%), education (9%), parks & recreation (9%), journalism (8%), and psychology (7%).

Professional Outcomes: Within one year of graduating, 86% of those surveyed have arrived at their next destination. Undergrads benefit from nine annual career fairs and the 16,000 employers that are approved to recruit on campus. Further, 99% of students find the Career Development Center to be helpful. Alumni go on to work in large numbers for Wells Fargo, Atrium Health, Novant Health, Bank of America, Red Hat, Cisco, and Duke Energy Corporation.

• Enrollment: 18,558
• Cost of Attendance: $20,339 (In-State); $37,335 (Out-of-State)
• Median ACT: 24
• Acceptance Rate: 83%
• Retention Rate: 83%
• Graduation Rate: 75%

Louisiana State University

• Baton Rouge, LA

Academic Highlights:  LSU offers 330 academic majors and minors which covers virtually every academic subject on the face of the earth. With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the school is able to offer 44% of class sections in a setting of no more than 19 students. By far, the most commonly conferred degree is in the area of business (23%). The next most popular are engineering (11%), education (9%), biology (8%), and journalism (7%).

Professional Outcomes: A solid 83% of 2022 and 2023 graduates reported a positive outcome after receiving their diplomas. The average salary for those employed was $55,240 and companies hiring the most LSU alums were Deloitte, EY, IBM, Chevron, MMR Constructors, and the Walt Disney Company. For those headed to graduate school, the most frequently studied disciplines were law, business administration, medical school, accounting, and social work.

• Enrollment: 30,952
• Cost of Attendance: $26,650 (In-State); $43,327 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1225
• Median ACT: 25
• Acceptance Rate: 76%
• Retention Rate: 84%
• Graduation Rate: 70%

University of Minnesota–Twin Cities

• Minneapolis, MN

Academic Highlights: There are 150 majors available across eight freshman-admitting undergraduate colleges. 65% of class sections enroll 29 or fewer students. The most commonly conferred degrees are in biology (13%), business & marketing (11%), engineering (10%), the social sciences (10%), computer science (9%), and psychology (8%). The College of Science and Engineering and the Carlson School of Management have strong national reputations, and the chemistry, economics, psychology, and political science departments are also well-regarded.

Professional Outcomes: The top seven companies snatching up the largest number of recent grads are all companies headquartered in the state of Minnesota: Medtronic, Target, 3M, United Health Group, US Bank, and Cargill. Google, Apple, and Meta all employ hundreds of Twin Cities alumni. The mean starting salary for recent grads was $50k. With 130 graduate programs in science, art, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and the humanities, the University of Minnesota retains many of its graduates as they pursue their next degrees.

• Enrollment: 39,248 (undergraduate); 15,707 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $33,032-$35,632 (in-state); $54,446-$57,046
• Median SAT: 1370
• Acceptance Rate: 75%

Clemson University

• Clemson, SC

Academic Highlights: There are seven undergraduate colleges within the larger university. Class sizes are mixed, and many sections are smaller than you would expect for such a large university where the student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. Fifteen percent of classes have single-digit enrollments, and 55% contain fewer than 30 students. Business and engineering also the most popular majors with a 21% and 18% market share of diplomas, respectively. The next most frequently conferred degrees are in biology (9%), the social sciences (7%), and health professions (7%).

Professional Outcomes: Within six months of graduation, 92% of 2022 grads had already entered the working world or were pursuing a graduate degree. The top employers of newly-minted diploma holders include Michelin, Amazon, Vanguard, and Wells Fargo. Computing and Applied Sciences reported a median starting salary of $62,000. College of Business graduates enjoyed median earnings of $60,000. Of the 19% of recent graduates directly entering grad school, the largest number retained their Tiger stripes by continuing their studies at Clemson.

• Enrollment: 22,566
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• Median SAT: 1310
• Acceptance Rate: 43%
• Retention Rate: 92%
• Graduation Rate: 85%

Drexel University

• Philadelphia, PA

Academic Highlights: There are 80+ undergraduate majors to choose from at Drexel and they offer a reasonable 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio with commensurately reasonable class sizes. Fifty-two percent of sections contain 19 or fewer students, and just a sliver under 9% of sections contain fifty or more. Looking at the number of degrees conferred by discipline, the big three at Drexel are business (25%), health professions (21%), and engineering (17%). Visual and performing arts (9%), and CS (8%) round out the list of majors with a sizable representation.

Professional Outcomes: One year after graduating, 97%, Dragons have arrived at their next destination; 81% were employed, and 13% had matriculated into graduate or professional school. The largest employers of Drexel alumni are Comcast, Merck, Vanguard, and Johnson & Johnson. The average starting salary for Drexel grads with a full-time job was $64,774. Drexel’s medical school acceptance rate was 60%, roughly 20 points higher than the national average. It offers an accelerated BS/MD program with its own Drexel University College of Medicine.

• Enrollment: 13,881
• Cost of Attendance: $81,508
• Acceptance Rate: 80%
• Retention Rate: 87%

San Diego State University

• San Diego, CA

Academic Highlights: SDSU has nearly 160 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. Classes tend to be on the large side—28% of course sections enroll more than 40 students, and only 31% of sections contain fewer than 20 students. Business/marketing accounts for 21% of the degrees conferred, making it the school’s most popular area of study. Next in line are engineering (9%), psychology (8%), and the social sciences (7%). Engineering and computer science majors tend to fare quite well in the booming local tech and startup scene.

Professional Outcomes: At the time of receiving their degrees, roughly 75% of newly minted SDSU graduates already have their next phase of life planned. 34% of recent grads had secured full-time employment, 21% were engaged in military service/volunteer work/part-time employment, and 17% were entering graduate or professional school. Qualcomm is the largest employer of Aztec alumni, and it is followed by Apple, Amazon, Google, and a number of other Silicon Valley-based tech companies.

• Enrollment: 31,724 (undergraduate); 4,913 (graduate)
• Cost of Attendance: $34,072 (in-state); $46,952 (out-of-state)
• Median SAT: Test Blind
• Median ACT: Test Blind
• Acceptance Rate: 39%

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Academic Highlights:  There are only 23 majors available at Wentworth and the vast majority, unsurprisingly, are in the STEM realm. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1 and 43% of sections have enrollment of less than 20. Overall, 39% of degrees conferred last year were in engineering, with computer science (20%), business (20%), architecture (11%), and visual and performing arts (8%) next in line.

Professional Outcomes:  Class of 2022 outcomes data is most impressive with 95% finding their next step within six months of leaving campus and earning a median salary of $70,720. Companies that employ 40 or more Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni include Suffolk Construction, Raytheon, Turner Construction Company, Gilbane Building Company, Dellbrook, and Wise Construction. Most grads settle in Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and New York City.

• Enrollment: 3,713
• Cost of Attendance: $57,910
• Acceptance Rate: 92$
• Retention Rate: 82%
• Graduation Rate: 69%

Boise State University

Academic Highlights:  There are more than 200 areas of study available to students at Boise State and the student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. As such, classes vary in size: 38% of sections enroll fewer than 20 students and 10% enroll more than 50 individuals. 26% of the degrees conferred in 2022 were in health professions and related programs. The next most common majors at Boise State are business (19%), interdisciplinary studies (7%), and biology (6%).

Professional Outcomes:  Six months after graduating, alumni find their next destination at an 81% clip. Of those grads, 67% were working in Idaho and 89% stated that their current job was related to their career goals. Some of the companies employing a significant number of Boise State alumni include Micron Technology, St. Luke’s Health System, HP, Clearwater Analytics, Amazon, Microsoft, Kount, and Engineered Structure, Inc.

• Enrollment: 22,962
• Cost of Attendance: $25,392 (In-State); $43,586 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1070
• Median ACT: 23
• Acceptance Rate: 84%
• Retention Rate: 79%
• Graduation Rate: 59%

Mississippi State University

• Mississippi State, MS

Academic Highlights:  There are more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs available at MSU and the student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. Impressively, 46% of the school’s class sections have an enrollment under 20 and only 14% enroll more than 50 students. By a wide margin, the two most popular majors are business (19%) and engineering (16%). The next most frequently conferred degrees in 2022 were education (8%), biology (7%), and psychology (6%).

Professional Outcomes:  Looking at 2023 grads, 93% had already landed at their first job or graduate school. The organizations employing the greatest number of recent grads were a number of local school districts as well as Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, KPMG, International Paper, Chevron, and State Farm. Those headed to graduate and professional school most often matriculated at the University of Mississippi, the University of Alabama, Auburn, LSU, the University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt.

• Enrollment: 18,305
• Cost of Attendance: $22,108 (In-State); $38,873 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1150
• Acceptance Rate: 70%
• Retention Rate: 81%
• Graduation Rate: 63%

University of Oklahoma

Academic Highlights: In total, OU offers 170 academic programs, 80 of which are housed within the OU Health Sciences Center. With a very reasonable student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University of Oklahoma is able to run 47% of its course sections with an enrollment of 19 or less. Business (26%) is by far the most commonly conferred degree, followed by engineering (13%), agriculture (9%), biology (8%), and psychology (5%).

Professional Outcomes:  The top hiring employers in 2022 were Paycom, Deloitte, KPMG, Dell, AT&T, Boeing, Amazon, and Norman Public Schools. These connections are enhanced by the fact that 38% of recent grads reported completing an experiential learning opportunity during their undergraduate years. Large numbers of alumni are now pursuing an advanced degree at SMU, NYU, Oklahoma State, the University of Tulsa, and the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

• Enrollment: 21,294
• Cost of Attendance: $29,553 (In-State); $46,633 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1130
• Acceptance Rate: 73%
• Graduation Rate: 65%

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

• Knoxville, TN

Academic Highlights:  With 360 undergraduate programs, 14 degree-granting colleges and schools, 500 study abroad programs, and 1,700 instructional faculty, nothing is small at the University of Tennessee. With an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, this university offers 28% of courses in a more intimate setting of fewer than 20 students; the bulk of courses enroll 20-49 students (57%). Business (24%) is easily the most popular major with engineering (11%), biology (7%), the social sciences (7%), and parks and recreation (7%) next in line.

Professional Outcomes:  Six months after receiving their diplomas, 64% of UT-Knoxville alumni have found jobs and 27% have started their graduate school careers. The top employers of the Class of 2023 were the UT Medical Center, PepsiCo, and Axle Logistics. Among those headed to graduate/professional school, the five most commonly attended institutions were the University of Tennessee, UT Health Science Center, Lincoln Memorial University, East Tennessee University, and Belmont University.

• Enrollment: 27,039
• Cost of Attendance: $33,910 (In-State); $52,400 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1235
• Median ACT: 28
• Acceptance Rate: 68%
• Graduation Rate: 73%

University of Nebraska – Lincoln

• Lincoln, NE

Academic Highlights: There are more than 150 majors at the University of Nebraska and students enjoy a mix of smaller classes (34% have fewer than 20 students) and larger ones (18% have more than 50). Overall, 23% of the undergraduate degrees conferred are in business and 11% are in engineering. The next most common disciplines are agriculture (9%), journalism (8%), and family & consumer sciences (7%). Business, computer science, engineering, and psychology all receive their share of acclaim.

Professional Outcomes: Nine months after graduating, alumni have entered the workforce at a 63% clip and 35% have matriculated into graduate/professional school. Employers hiring more than a few recent graduates included Microsoft, Deloitte, Amazon, Epic, Union Bank & Trust Company, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation. Multiple grads enrolled at the following graduate/professional schools: the University of Nebraska College of Law, Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, University of Michigan, and Boston University.

• Enrollment: 19,189
• Cost of Attendance: $28,594 (In-State); $46,234 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1210
• Acceptance Rate: 79%

Kansas State University

• Manhattan, KS

Academic Highlights:  K-State offers 250+ majors, minors, and certificates in a wide variety of academic disciplines. Impressively, this state university has 47% of sections enrolling fewer than 20 students; the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. 20% of all 2022 degrees were awarded in business, while agriculture (12%), engineering (11%), interdisciplinary studies (8%), and biology (7%) are also popular. The engineering program has a strong national reputation.

Professional Outcomes: Six months after graduation, 96% of K-State alumni are employed or pursuing further education. The most common employers for 2023 graduates were Koch Industries, Textron, the US Army, Garmin, Burns & McConnell. Thirty percent of grads enjoy a starting salary of more than $70,000 and 23% earn between $60k-$69k. Those attending graduate school primarily flocked to K-State, the University of Kansas, the University of Missouri, the University of Nebraska, and Wichita State University.

• Enrollment: 15,046
• Cost of Attendance: $23,896 (In-State); $40,368 (Out-of-State)
• Acceptance Rate: 95%

Milwaukee School of Engineering

• Milwaukee, WI

Academic Highlights: MSOE offers 22 majors and another 11 graduate programs and sports a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. Almost half of all course sections are intimate affairs of under 20 students and you’ll rarely encounter a large lecture hall, even as a freshman. An astounding 71% of all degrees conferred are in the engineering realm. Health programs (12%), business (9%), and computer science (6%) are next in popularity.

Professional Outcomes:  This school has a lot to brag about in terms of postgraduation outcomes starting with a 99% placement rate and a $76,647 average starting salary. Students regularly take advantage of the Career Connections Center and connect with the school’s corporate partners which include Cognex, Miller, HED, Associated Bank, ASYST, GE Healthcare, Hydrite, Nordco, and ULINE.

• Enrollment: 2,575
• Cost of Attendance: $64,115
• Median SAT: 1280
• Acceptance Rate: 63%
• Graduation Rate: 71%

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

• Syracuse, NY

Academic Highlights:  There are 27 majors at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a terrific 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. An excellent 64% of class sections are fairly small, enrolling 19 or fewer students. The most frequently earned degrees are in conservation biology (12%), environmental biology (10%), natural resources management (10%), environmental health engineering (9%), and wildlife biology (9%).

Professional Outcomes: Looking at the Class of 2022, ESF had an admiral 92% career placement rate. 70% of that cohort are employed full time and 18% elected to start an advanced degree program. Top employers included WestRock, Arcadis, Environmental Design & Research, GHD, NYS Office of Parks, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and Parsons Corporation. Top graduate programs include GWU, PSU, Syracuse, UNC-Chapel Hill, and UIUC.

• Enrollment: 1,621
• Cost of Attendance: $29,276 (In-State); $41,306 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: N/A
• Median ACT: N/A
• Graduation Rate: 80%

Michigan Technological University

• Houghton, MI

Academic Highlights:  Michigan’s flagship tech school offers 140 degree programs and another 80 minors. A 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows for a reasonable number of small classes–48% of sections enroll fewer than 20 individuals. A whopping 69% of degrees conferred were under the engineering umbrella. Other popular areas of concentration were computer science (9%), business (5%), and natural resources and conservation (4%).

Professional Outcomes: Michigan Tech has a stellar 93% placement rate for alumni within six months of earning their diplomas. The median early career salary is $71,100. More than 400 companies attend the school’s career fairs and that leads to a steady flow of graduates heading to companies like Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Cummins Inc., Caterpillar, Stellantis, Dow, Medtronic, Stryker, Amazon, and Magna International.

• Enrollment: 5,710
• Cost of Attendance: $34,758 (In-State); $57,706 (Out-of-State)
• Median SAT: 1230
• Acceptance Rate: 86%
• Retention Rate: 85%
• Graduation Rate: 68%

Florida Institute of Technology

• Melbourne, FL

Academic Highlights: More than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs await you at Florida Tech. You’ll study with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio which allows for half of all courses to take place in a relatively intimate setting with fewer than 19 students. Roughly half of all degrees are in the engineering field and the most popular are aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering (13%) aviation/aerospace technology (12%), mechanical engineering (11%), computer science (6%), and ocean engineering (5%).

Professional Outcomes: Florida Institute of Technology sends a large number of grads to companies/organizations such as the US Army, Boeing, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris Technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton, Microsoft, Blue Origin, and Amazon. Employers love the hands-on nature of an FIT education and it results in them being ranked highly in the area of graduate employability.

• Enrollment: 3,374
• Cost of Attendance: $64,266
• Acceptance Rate: 64%
• Retention Rate: 75%

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The online construction management degree prepares you for careers as construction superintendents, estimators, project engineers and managers, and safety managers for a variety of construction industries.

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Why Earn an Online Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management at Indiana State?

As an online construction management major at Indiana State University, you will prepare to lead construction industries with an emphasis on the technical and managerial knowledge needed for project management. With a comprehensive, management-oriented curriculum, you will learn about critical construction methods, materials, and equipment, and how to estimate and prepare construction projects. Through this program, you will understand the impact construction has on the environment and society.

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Professors in the Department of Built Environment have extensive industry backgrounds in construction management. They incorporate their professional knowledge and experiences into class discussions and projects.

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The online BS in construction management includes 120 credits (with 39 credits consisting of foundational/general education courses). The curriculum provides instruction in building design and planning; environmental control systems; principles of quality concrete; project management; construction costs; budgets; bids; critical path scheduling; inspection; manpower utilization; cost control; theories in building structures; and the use of tapes, levels, and transits to layout structures, determine elevations, and locate boundaries.

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“Through the construction management program at Indiana State, I had the opportunity to go to the Associated Schools of Construction Region III competition in Chicago as part of the design-build team. Just starting out at Indiana State, this competition gave me real-life experience working with a team and learning from them through a project that we presented. It was also a great opportunity because while there, I attended a career fair, where I got my first interview and internship with Lithko Contracting, a concrete subcontractor based out of Indianapolis.”

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Below is a list of best universities in Moscow ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 269K citations received by 45.8K academic papers made by 30 universities in Moscow was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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When Marissa Seshadri was looking at ways to earn a master's degree, it was important for her that the school offered flexible learning programs. After all, she already had a full-time job. That is ultimately part of why the University of Houston was an appealing option for her, and she will now be receiving her M.S. in Construction Management this spring.

“I chose UH to pursue my Master's for a few reasons,” she said. “UH’s Construction Management program is ranked #3 in Texas. The online program option offers amazing flexibility for full-time working professionals such as myself, and the CM program maintains key relationships and industry partnerships with construction firms throughout the Houston area.”

She added, “I knew that by attending UH, I would be equipped with the right skills and connected to the right people to be competitive and successful in today's construction industry.”

Seshadri highlighted the support she had received from her friends and family, as well as her workplace, as reasons why she thrived in her academic career.

“My most significant academic influences would absolutely be my family — my husband, my mother, my sister and my late father,” she said. “They have always emphasized the importance of education and how it is the key to success. Everything I do is for them. I would also be remiss if I didn't mention the encouragement and support I received from my mentors and team at Turner & Townsend as well. Their unwavering reassurance and belief in my potential kept me going.”

Thinking of her time at UH, Seshadri said that meeting Renu Khator , chancellor of the University of Houston System and president of the flagship UH campus, was something she would never forget and one of her most cherished memories.

“She is a such a kind and inspiring woman who has shattered barriers and led UH to become a top-tier institution in academics, research and athletics,” Seshadri said. “Participating in a President’s Roundtable was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I’ll never forget, especially because Dr. Khator truly listened to our perspectives as students. I'd encourage any student — If you ever receive an email asking you to apply to be considered for a President's Roundtable, do it! You won't regret meeting her.”

Seshadri had three pieces of advice for students, regardless of their level, looking to maximize their UH experience.

“First, network relentlessly. Attend career fairs, join student organizations, connect with industry professionals. Relationships matter and now is the perfect time to start building those relationships.”

“Second, seek mentorships. Professors, advisors and alumni — they’re your allies. Don’t hesitate to seek guidance from those who are best equipped to help you.”

“Finally, you need to find a balance. Academics are important, but also learn when and how to prioritize self-care. Your mental health matters just as much as your grades. The years go by fast, so have a little fun!”

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Fast reactors / china and russia sign agreement to continue cooperation.

By David Dalton 23 March 2023

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, global interest in fast reactors has been growing since their inception in 1960 because they can provide “efficient, safe and sustainable energy”. Their closed fuel cycle – a fuel cycle that reuses spent fuel – can support long-term nuclear power development as part of the world’s future energy mix and decrease the burden of nuclear waste.

Russia and China are cooperating on several reactor projects, including construction of Russian VVER plants at Tianwan and Xudabao in China and the supply of fuel for China’s experimental fast neutron reactor, the CFR-600 in the southeastern province of Fujian.

Russia’s MBIR multipurpose fast neutron research reactor is under construction at the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors site at Dimitrovgrad in the Ulyanovsk region of western Russia and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

In 2021, Russia’s president Vladimir Putin said Moscow was considering the possibility of China joining a consortium for construction of the plant.

In October, Russia’s state nuclear fuel company Tvel said it had begun deliveries of nuclear fuel for China’s CFR-600. In 2021, Tvel started up a production facility to fabricate fuel for the CFR-600. The facility is part of the Elemash Machine-Building Plant, a Tvel plant in Elektrostal, near Moscow.

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