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Online Master of Science in Construction Management

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30 credit hours |  In-state tuition: $782/credit hour | Out-of-state tuition: $782/credit hour

  • Provided in an easily accessible, 100% online format by UTEP’s College of Engineering 
  • Designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in engineering, architecture, business and more
  • Developed to prepare students for career growth and professional certification
  • Unique semester-long internship requirement provides real-world experience
  • Cost-effective, application-based online construction management degree
  • Bilingual faculty with industry experience
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE TO APPLY. 

PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Become a Key Player in a Growing Industry

As the global construction industry expands, more and more companies are looking for experienced leaders to oversee their projects. This online Master's in Construction Management degree is ideal for those looking to add to their credentials and learn how to confidently handle projects of all sizes.  

With an online degree in construction management you can acquire the skills and knowledge to
  • Oversee complex projects of all sizes
  • Manage the processes and logistics of construction jobs
  • Estimate costs, maintain a budget, work in teams and secure material resources and control finances
  • Work across disciplines towards a common goal
  • Develop an understanding of job site safety and construction law
  • Become an effective project manager

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Prepare for Certification and Gain Practical Experience

Our online Master of Science in Construction Management degree is designed to prepare you for certification through the American Institute of Constructors. The program also has an internship requirement that can assist you in gaining practical, hands-on experience at a UTEP-approved construction company or government agency. Industry managers who sit on the program's advisory board help ensure that the skills graduates acquire are in demand and marketable.

UTEP Edge

Our student success initiative, the UTEP Edge, develops upon students’ assets through a variety of high-impact experiences. These experiences are designed to improve student skills and give UTEP students a competitive advantage as they move forward in their lives and careers. Our goal as a campus is to provide these UTEP Edge experiences to all students, regardless of their area of study, so they will graduate with a competitive advantage over their peers. These are the Edge experiences Construction Management students will have and the Edge skills they will graduate with:

Edge Experiences

  • Community Engagement
  • Internship
  • Capstone Experience
  • Research and Scholarly Activities

Edge Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

Learn more about UTEP Edge

 

Ruben Linan

"I [started my new job] as an estimator for a multifamily builder/developer at the same time I started this program. [As] I had been working in the construction field I was familiar with some of the content but was able to gain new skills and knowledge. A few months after I finished the program, I was promoted. I'm currently an assistant project manager and am working on three multifamily projects with a total approximate valuation of $130 million. My company is a great place to work and offers career advancement opportunities. I have been selected to be a part of the next generation of project managers and we are taking a course to get there." - Ruben Linan, Graduate

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Construction Management Industry Jobs

Many of our graduates go on to become construction management leaders in roles such as:

  • BIM specialist
  • Estimator
  • Project engineer
  • Project manager
  • Quality control manager
  • Safety manager
  • Scheduler

The UTEP Career Center provides graduates with resources to help them pursue their career goals.

"I graduated from the construction management program on August 15, 2021. My degree gives me the credentials to apply for higher management positions in the construction industry. I have extensive experience in plumbing and I am being interviewed for a job as a plumbing designer with an emphasis on construction management. The knowledge, skills and experience this degree has given me will certainly benefit me in positions of leadership and greater responsibility. I also recently became an instructor for San Antonio Community College and with a graduate degree, my credentials have been validated. I'm glad it's over but I'm very happy to have completed this two-year program." - Daniel Gauna, Graduate

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Course Overview

UTEP faculty estimates that more than 60 percent of all construction work is awarded based on a bidding company’s qualifications rather than price. Having access to experienced, certified and well-educated professionals is a construction company’s biggest advantage in today’s competitive environment.

The 30-credit-hour online construction management degree aims to prepare working professionals to achieve a greater level of understanding within an interactive and engaging learning environment. The program’s open structure allows students to begin classes at any time during the term, without worrying about course sequencing or prerequisites.

Upon completion of the construction degree curriculum, students should be ready to sit for the professional certification exam administered by the American Institute of Constructors.

Online MSCM coursework

Learn the planning and management concepts of construction or engineering organizations including formation, organization, legal factors, marketing, financing and human resource management.

Learn advanced methods and software tools for developing detailed estimates of construction costs, preparing bid packages, preparing budgets, and monitoring and controlling costs for construction projects.

Obtain practical experience by interning at a UTEP-approved a construction company or government agency involved in construction management and engineering a minimum of 12 weeks (480 hours).

Develop a working knowledge of various forms of construction contracts, roles and responsibilities of the parties to the contract, licensing and regulatory requirements, lien laws and contractor rights, national and local labor law, procedures to avoid disputes. Learn how to work with each of the important terms of a contract.

Understand parameters affecting project planning, learn to present schedule information, network diagramming, procurement practices, critical path scheduling, resource allocation and management impacts caused by changes, and computer applications using state-of-the-art software systems. You will create and present a report on a project that includes  complete critical path scheduling analysis of an actual project using a state-of-the-art software system.

Learn safe work practices, mandatory training, record keeping and maintenance of records, compliance with OSHA worker safety and environmental safety law inspection procedures, and penalties for lack of conformance to safety laws. You will also learn procedures to recognize hazards, CPR, site safety meetings, and accident investigations.

Learn about the composition and properties of materials, terminology and units of measure; standard designations, sizes and graduations; conformance references and testing techniques; products, systems and interface issues; equipment applications and utilization; comparative cost analysis; assembly techniques and equipment selection; and building codes and standards. Study an actual construction production system or method, present a report on the review and analysis, and arrange a visit to the actual site operation or method being analyzed.

Gain an understanding of electrical and mechanical contracting work practices, including estimating and bidding, labor requirements, equipment requirements, material specifications and potential problems occurring in this field of contracting.

Learn sustainable design and construction concepts, LEED and Green Globe project certifying organizations, water and energy efficiency, and difficulties in implementing sustainable project requirements.

Learn how a site needs to be managed from the start of a project, how to protect the land, and how to manage soil and water issues during construction. Topics to be covered include specialized construction materials for managing soils and associated techniques that can save money and reduce construction time.
*Students interested in studying construction risk management may substitute these courses with electives in the area of construction risk management; please talk to your advisor if this is what you would like to do.

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