Civil Engineering MS: Construction Management Focus

Swanson's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department proudly offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Construction Management Focus. This 30-credit, online professional (non-thesis) program covers a wide range of industry topics enhancing the students' capabilities to address the current issues and challenges in the construction industry. Our curriculum builds upon a student’s technical background to develop the skills essential to the successful completion of construction projects as measured by time, cost, quality and client satisfaction objectives.

Graduates of this specialized program are equipped with advanced technical engineering knowledge combined with the confidence to tackle complex business, financial, ethical and legal concerns relevant to the construction industry. Program faculty with decades of industry experience & expertise in today’s best practices in construction management make this a unique and practical applied learning environment. Organizations seeking opportunities to train upcoming engineering leaders will find crucial managerial decision-making skills emphasized in this program.

Pitt’s state of the art online technology makes it possible to attend lectures alongside of our on-campus students. In combining our online and on-campus classes, we are able to create a collaborative learning environment of students with similar interests but diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The flexibility to attend an on-campus class, join a lecture online, or view a recorded lecture enables students to select the learning style that works best for them and their schedule.

Department and Director

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering
Program Director: John T. Sebastian
Offered: On-Campus and 100% Online

Who Should Apply?

Applicants typically have a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a BS in another engineering discipline with at least three years of relevant industry experience. However, we frequently admit students from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds beyond engineering. All candidates are evaluated holistically, and those with non-engineering degrees and related work experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis.

NOTE: Candidates with other educational and professional backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.

Accepts Part-Time and Full-Time Students

Credits and Program Duration

Average Time to Complete Certificate Program: 30-36 months

Credit Hours Required: 30 credits or ten courses

Application Requirements
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • NO GRE score required
  • Unofficial transcripts to apply
Application Deadlines

Domestic students have up to 60 days before the start of the term to apply for admission to the Graduate School of Engineering.

International students must meet the following application deadlines:

  • April 1 - Fall Semester Start
  • October 15 - Spring Semester Start
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Costs

Online graduate students receive an in-state, per-credit part-time tuition rate, regardless of residency. Contact Stephanie Opalinski for details and program-specific cost information.

Organizations may also qualify for group tuition rates through Pitt’s corporate partnerships.

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