Dual Master of Science-MBA in Construction Engineering and Management
The dual Master of Science-MBA in Construction Engineering and Management degree is designed for students that seek to have a deep technical knowledge in construction engineering and management as well as strong management skills and qualifications. A technical Master of Science degree coupled with an MBA provides a great mixture of education and creates a well-rounded employee. This joint degree will give engineering and science students strong business management skills to complement their engineering/science degree, accelerating their growth into management positions and opening up a more diverse selection of career choices.
This dual program offers an exceptional combination of management skills with deep and practical knowledge of the technical aspects of construction. The MBA program is particularly suited for engineers/scientists, as it incorporates a unique blend of courses on management skills, technology and analytics skills, and human skills.
Students in this program benefit from close interaction with an internationally recognized faculty body with diverse educational and professional backgrounds both in the School of Engineering and Science and in the School of Business, from the hybrid format of many classes, summer classes, and networking opportunities with alumni from both schools.
Program Objectives
The program prepares students to:
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become managers/leaders in real estate development firms and/or construction and multi-disciplinary companies.
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establish new ventures and startups in the construction engineering or consulting firms servicing those industries with expertise in engineering/science and the skills to start a business.
Program Outcomes
By the time of graduation, students will:
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acquire in-depth technical and managerial skills to be able to be effective leaders in the construction and real estate development industries.
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develop basic skills of management as well as gain knowledge of analytical methods for approaching organization problems.
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demonstrate fluency in the current body of knowledge in construction engineering and apply that knowledge toward optimal decision-making process in their respective field of practice.
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exhibit proper use of integrative thinking in order to holistically analyze the relationship between human activity and the natural, social, and economic environments.
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acquire both qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and apply those skills in solving problems in the context of their professional interests and expertise.
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possess high quality written and oral communication skills to efficiently communicate complex issues to a varied audience.
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demonstrate a high level of professionalism and proper understanding of ethical boundaries in all undertakings.
Degree Requirements
Core Courses
Students are required to complete all of the following courses:
| CM 512 | Problems in Heavy Construction | 3 |
| CM 592 | Advanced Project Controls in the Built Environment | 3 |
| CM 605 | Construction Safety Management | 3 |
| MGT 612 | Leader Development | 3 |
| MGT 635 | Managerial Judgment and Decision-Making | 3 |
| MGT 641 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MGT 657 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT 663 | Discovering and Exploiting Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 3 |
| MGT 699 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGT 808 | Fundamentals of Consulting | 3 |
| MGT 809 | Industry Capstone Experience | 3 |
| MGT 506 | Economics for Managers | 3 |
| FIN 500 | Financial and Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 523 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BIA 500 | Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions | 3 |
Students are required to select 4 courses from the following list:
| CM 541 | Project Management for Construction | 3 |
| CE 649 | Earth Supporting Structures | 3 |
| CM 531 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| CM 581 | Temporary Structures in Heavy Construction | 3 |
| CM 529 | Construction Project Scheduling | 3 |