Construction Management - M.S.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
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Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Construction Management - M.S.
The Master of Science degree in Construction Management offers students a deep understanding of leading dynamic construction projects and organizations in the built environment. The program also offers a thesis or project option for those interested in a research and/or a future higher education role. Graduates of the program are prepared to lead at both the project and corporate level.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Major requirements
- Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies
- Empirical Research in Environmental Design
- Applied Research Methods in Architecture and Environmental Design
- Construction Contracts and Law
- Construction Scheduling
- Advanced Construction Management
- Advanced Construction Risk Management
Major Electives, choose from the following:
- Advanced Estimating
- Building Information Modeling for Construction Management
- Construction Methods Improvements
- International Construction Management
- Negotiation in the Built Environment
- Engineering Economics and Strategic Decision Making
- Applied Sustainability in Construction Management
Thesis or Project Option, choose from the following:
Thesis Option
- Thesis Preparation Seminar
- Thesis I
Project Option
- Master Project in Construction Management
Graduate Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Exhibit the planning, organization, execution and contract skills of a construction manager.
- Apply ethical and sustainability perspectives to construction management knowledge.
- Demonstrate the financial, managerial and risk management of a leader in the construction industry.
- Analyze how issues of cost, safety, quality, schedule and design impact project development and implementation.
- Evaluate the procurement and logistics processes of underlying construction systems and devise strategies to mitigate these complexities.
- Compare construction management technologies, innovations and processes, and how they relate to cross-disciplinary teams.