Graduate Certificate: Construction Management

Emerging from its steel town roots, Pittsburgh has experienced a revitalization powered by innovative construction and careful project management by top civil engineers. Alongside the passage of a $305 billion dollar transportation plan by Congress to improve the national infrastructure system, skilled engineers will be required to effectively manage the complex construction projects throughout the United States. In fact, the civil engineering and construction management job market is on the rise, with an expected 11% growth rate.

Fueled by this knowledge, Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering is proud to unveil our newest program, the Graduate Certificate in Construction Management anchored in Civil Engineering. The 15-credit online certificate program can be earned alone, or it can be paired with any graduate engineering degree here at Pitt. The certificate program allows students to develop their construction and managerial know-how, while also aiding organizations looking for opportunities to support their current staff’s skill development. The Swanson School also offers a MS in Civil Engineering with a Construction Management Focus, for which you can use the credits you earned in the Certificate program if you choose to continue your education.

Pitt’s state of the art online technology makes it possible to attend lectures alongside of our on-campus students. Through 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. Our program is designed so that students benefit from 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 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 with strong emphasis given to academic promise, career orientation, work experience, and preparation in engineering and related disciplines. Additional coursework may be required to ensure skill set necessary for success in the program.

Accepts Part-Time and Full-Time Students

Credits and Program Duration

Average Time to Complete Certificate Program: 20 months

Credit Hours Required: 15 credits or five courses

Application Requirements
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • No GRE score required for certificates
  • 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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