Construction Management Master's

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Master of Science Curriculum
CM&E 790Graduate Seminar1
CM&E 603Scheduling and Project Control3
CM&E 605Construction Support Operations3
CM&E 701Construction Technology and Equipment3
CM&E 711Construction Cost Estimating3
CM&E 712Construction Management3
600, 700 or 800-level electives *9
CM&E 798Master's Thesis6
Total Credits31

 * Electives may be any 600, 700, or 800-level courses offered at NDSU determined by the student and the major faculty adviser. A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 must be achieved to receive the M.S. degree.

Admission and Application Requirements

  • Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
  • In addition, this program requires applicants to have completed a bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or other related discipline.
  • Requirements for the “Statement of Purpose”: 
    • Outline reasons for pursuing the Master of Science in Construction Management, emphasizing research objectives and qualifications that directly relate to one or more of the “Research Interests” of the CCEE faculty.
  • Applicants must submit a two-page resume.
    Master of Construction Management Curriculum
CM&E 603Scheduling and Project Control3
CM&E 605Construction Support Operations3
CM&E 660Infrastructure Management3
CM&E 701Construction Technology and Equipment3
CM&E 703Advanced Project Planning and Control3
CM&E 711Construction Cost Estimating3
CM&E 712Construction Management3
CM&E 715Construction Specifications and Contracts3
CM&E 725Decision Making and Risk Analysis3
CM&E 740Financial and Economic Concepts for Construction Managers3
Total Credits30
Schedule of Courses

Summer Semester
CM&E 603 Scheduling and Project Control
CM&E 660 Infrastructure Management

Fall Semester
CM&E 703 Advanced Project Planning and Control
CM&E 712 Construction Management
CM&E 715 Construction Specifications and Contracts
CM&E 740 Financial and Economic Concepts for Construction Managers

Spring Semester

CM&E 605 Construction Support Operations
CM&E 701 Construction Technology and Equipment
CM&E 711 Construction Cost Estimating
CM&E 725 Decision Making and Risk Analysis

Admission and Application Requirements

  • Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.

  • In addition, this program requires applicants to have completed a bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or other related discipline.

    • Work experience in the construction industry can possibly be a substitute if degree is in another field. 

  • Applicants must submit a two-page resume.