Construction Engineering & ManagementMS

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This online master's program is designed for advanced study for professionals seeking a managerial career in the construction industry. Flexibility is worked into the program to provide the best experience for working students. This is a non-thesis program. An accelerated master's option is also available.

Program Highlights

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Featured Courses

  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Estimating
  • Construction Project Scheduling
  • Performance Management & Leadership

Potential Careers

  • Real Estate Development
  • Transportation Departments
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Estimator
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Construction Operations Manager

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Experience in a relevant field
Bachelor's Degree
  • Architectural/Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
  • Other backgrounds: consult the program

Credits

Course requirements: 30 credits
Research/Project requirements: 0 credits
Total credits: 30

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment
: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Non-Thesis

The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development. Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Program Requirements

TYPE
Online

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
  • GRE scores not required
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Recognized in the Top Ten Nationally

College Choice ranked the Construction Engineering Management degree #7 in the nation. South Dakota Mines online engineering programs were ranked #1 in 2015 by bestmastersprograms.org and #7 for 2016 in the Value Colleges ranking.