Dual MS-MBA in Construction Engineering and Management

The dual MS-MBA degree is designed for students that seek to have a deep technical knowledge in Construction Engineering & 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. 

Dual MS-MBA in Construction Engineering and Management Degree Requirements

Core Courses

Students are required to complete all of the following courses:
CM 512Problems in Heavy Construction

3

CM 592Advanced Project Controls in the Built Environment

3

CM 605Construction Safety Management

3

MGT 612Leader Development

3

MGT 635Managerial Judgment and Decision-Making

3

MGT 641Marketing Management

3

MGT 657Operations Management

3

MGT 663Discovering and Exploiting Entrepreneurial Opportunities

3

MGT 699Strategic Management

3

MGT 808Fundamentals of Consulting

0

MGT 809Industry Capstone Experience

3

MGT 506Economics for Managers

3

FIN 500Financial and Managerial Accounting

3

FIN 523Financial Management

3

BIA 500Business Analytics: Data, Models & Decisions

3

Students are required to select 4 courses from the following list:
CM 541Project Management for Construction

3

CE 649Earth Supporting Structures

3

CM 531Construction Materials

3

CM 581Temporary Structures in Heavy Construction

3

CM 529Construction Project Scheduling

3