Master of Science - Construction Management (Non-thesis Option)
- 2 years
- Duration
- 16,380 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- San Marcos / USA
- Location
- Texas State University, USA
- School
Program description
As the discipline grows more technologically advanced and the industry becomes more complex with governmental laws, construction managers are increasingly choosing to pursue master's degrees. As a specialized program for working construction professionals and others seeking master's level preparation, the Construction Management master's degree program aims to provide advanced project management principles and practices, critical thinking and creativity, and complex problem-solving and decision-making in construction projects. Additionally, the program will teach students how to use communication and information technologies in construction management.
Program structure
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Construction Management requires 30 semester credit hours.
Required Courses
- Technology Management in Construction
- Construction Company Financial Control
- Pre-Construction Services
- Construction Project Delivery and Leadership
- Decision Making in Construction Management
- Soils in Construction
- Sustainable Construction
- Construction Dispute Resolution
- Construction Safety Management
Prescribed Electives
- Construction Project Controls
- Principles of Leadership in Construction
- Construction Failure
Price
- Tuition an Fees: 16,380 USD/year
- Books and Supplies: 780 USD
- Housing and Food (On campus):13,000 USD
- Personal and Misc: 2,750 USD
- Travel: 1,660 USD
- Total: 34,570 USD
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- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
Requirements for applicants
- сompleted online application
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered.)
- official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- a competitive overall GPA or a competitive GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- knowledge of Construction Management demonstrated through previous coursework and/or work experience
- responses to specific essay questions on the statement of purpose
- resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
- two letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess the student’s ability to succeed in graduate school
Applicants should refer to The Graduate College website for additional information regarding the admission process.
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of 19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo scores with a 110 overall
About the university
Why Texas State University?
Our strong faith in the ability of education to change communities, drive economies, and reimagine the world serves as the foundation for Texas State University, a public, student-centered research university. From all walks of life, our students come from all around Texas, the country, and the world.
Austin is less than an hour away from our San Marcos campus. You're close to one of the US cities with the quickest rate of growth. Austin's booming IT industry has earned it the moniker "Silicon Hills." Here, businesses like Dell and Advanced Micro Devices have made their homes. Apple, Tesla, Google, and Oracle have all recently increased their business activities. Our campuses provide the ideal mix of professional ties and academic achievement.
We help you achieve your next professional objectives. More than 200 corporations have relocated to Texas, and the state is home to 55 Fortune 500 companies. There are therefore many of job alternatives available to you. We provide individualized resources and assistance to help you thrive outside of the classroom. You'll succeed at the top three US destinations for international students, whether you're in business or technology.
