UAB School of Engineering

Master of Engineering Program in Construction Management

The Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering is pleased to announce the Construction Management track of study for the new Master of Engineering degree offered by the UAB School of Engineering will commence in January 2008. The innovative program is a timely addition to the limited educational options available to successful and aspiring working professionals interested in project and company management responsibilities. Designed to enhance the engineering and business qualifications of professionals associated with the engineering and construction industries, the program curriculum is loaded with state-of-the-art construction management and business topics suited specifically for professionals working in companies with a strong involvement and interest in engineering, construction and large project development. The degree plan contains 33 credit hours and can be completed in eighteen months. Graduates of this program should expect to increase their salary and managerial responsibility value immediately upon graduation.

The total value of the Construction Management program depends not only on the depth of content and quality of instruction, but also the diversity and quality of the students themselves. The admission requirements are designed to attract a broad spectrum of professionals. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.0 average from a college or university accredited by a regional or national agency. Students not satisfying the grade average requirement may receive admission on a provisional basis subject to interview and recommendation by the program director. No GRE or other exam score will be required from applicants whose undergraduate degree or graduate degree is from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional or national agency. Should the college or university not be an accredited U.S. institution, a GRE score will be required. In addition to meeting the academic requirements, prospective students must demonstrate a long-term commitment towards personal and professional development through recommendations, professional experience, and a personal interview with the program director.