Program and Application Information Graduate Coordinator: Charles McIntyre Email: [email protected] Department Location: AR/LA 106 Telephone Number: (701) 231-7879 Degree Offered: M.S.
Application Deadlines: Refer to Admissions Requirements English Proficiency Requirements
TOEFL: 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71 (internet-based)
IELTS: 6
Program Description and Delivery
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Construction
Management prepares students for managerial opportunities in the construction industry. The program focuses on the core elements of estimating, scheduling, equipment, and project management. In addition to these core elements, students choose from a variety of elective courses to develop an individual plan of study with the assistance of their faculty adviser. This M.S. degree provides students with an opportunity to increase their technical knowledge, to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the
construction industry, and to prepare them for entry level or advanced positions in the construction profession.
The M.S. Construction Management degree has two distinct delivery methods, on-campus and on-line. The on-campus program offers classes that are located on the NDSU main campus. The on-line program is delivered through Distance
Faculty
Graduate Program Director
Charles McIntyre, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University, 1996 Research Interests:
Engineering & Construction Education, Project Scheduling & Control, Land Development, Decision Support Systems
Eric Asa, Ph.D.
University of Alberta, 2002 Research Interests:
Infrastructure and Assets Management, Construction Materials, Engineering Education, Computational Modeling
Darshi De Saram, Ph.D.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2002 Research Interests:
Construction Coordination, Managing for Quality and Safety, Organizational Dynamics and Culture, Professional Education
Zhili (Jerry) Gao, Ph.D.
Iowa State University, 2004 Research Interests:
Design and Construction Visualization, BIM, Concrete Materials and Construction, Bridge Engineering
Mohamed Saafi, Ph.D.
University of Alabama, 2001 Research Interests:
Concrete, Nano-technology, Composites
and Continuing Education (DCE) at NDSU and can be entirely completed on-line.
On-Campus Program Description
The on-campus Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Construction Management is offered with two options: 1) a thesis option and 2) a comprehensive study (paper) option. The thesis option (31 credits) emphasizes original research, requires a scholarly thesis, and an oral defense. The comprehensive study (paper) option (31 credits) emphasizes applied research applications in the construction industry, requires a comprehensive study research paper, and an oral defense.
On-Line Program Description
The on-line M.S. degree in Construction Management requires the comprehensive study (paper) option (31 credits) that emphasizes applied study and research within the construction industry. The on- line comprehensive study (paper) option requires an oral defense which can be completed on-line. For additional information, refer to the NDSU Distance and Continuing Education (DCE) website.
Admissions Requirements
1) To be admitted into the M.S. program in Construction Management applicants must:
Have earned a baccalaureate degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or other related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent to attain full standing. Submission of an official transcript is required.
2) Submit a two-page resume.
3) Submit three (3) three letters of recommendation. Personal reference report forms are available on the NDSU Graduate School website.
4) Submit applications directly to the NDSU Graduate School via the on-line application process.
Jongchul Song, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin, 2005 Research Interests:
Information and Sensing Technology Applications in Construction and Transportation, Modular Construction, Asphalt Pavement Construction, and Maintenance
J.K. (Janet) Yates, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University, 1986 Research Interests:
Global Engineering and Construction, Sustainable Industrial Construction, Construction Contracts and Law, Productivity Improvement, and Construction Failures
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.
All applications are evaluated by the CM&E Department on a continuous basis once reviewed by the Graduate School for completeness and submitted to the CM&E Department for a recommendation.
There are no deadlines for applications from domestic applicants. It is recommended that domestic applicants complete their application at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of classes.
For international students, a minimum score of 525 (paper-based), 197 (computer-based), or 71 (internet-based) must be achieved on the TOEFL, or a score of 5.5 on the IELTS. For
international applicants all application materials must be received before May 1 for the fall semester and prior to August 1 for the spring semester.
Financial Assistance
Various types of financial assistance are available to graduate students and are described on the Graduate School website.
For exceptional on-campus applicants, the CM&E Department may offer a graduate
assistantship which consists of a monetary stipend and a possible tuition waiver, but student activity fees and program fees are not waived. There is no application process for graduate assistantships. Applicants are evaluated based on their credentials and/or experience. Please refer to graduate assistantships policy and the policy “English Language Proficiency for Teaching Assistants”.
Graduate assistantships are not available to on-line applicants. For additional information related to tuition and fees refer to the following link:
http://www.ndsu.edu/bisonconnection/accounts/tuition/
Degree and Credit Requirements
The M.S. degree in Construction Management is offered in two options: 1.) the thesis option and 2.) the comprehensive study (paper) option. Both options require a total of 31 graduate-level
credits. The primary difference between the thesis option and the comprehensive study (paper) option is that the thesis option requires 25 credits of coursework and 6 credit of research
(thesis), while the comprehensive study option requires 28 credits of coursework and 3 credit of research (paper). In addition, the thesis requires the creation and presentation of new
knowledge in providing a solution to a problem while the comprehensive study (paper) option requires a thorough understanding of existing knowledge and the ability to apply that existing knowledge to a problem of interest. The thesis option is only available to on-campus graduate students.
A typical plan of study for both options is shown below: CM&E 790 - Graduate Seminar (1 credit)
CM&E 603 - Scheduling and Project Control (4 credits) CM&E 611 - Construction Cost Estimating (4 credits)
CM&E 701 - Construction Technology and Equipment (4 credits) CM&E 612 - Construction Management (3 credits)
CM&E 600 or 700 Level Electives (9 credits for the thesis option and 12 credits comprehensive study (paper) option)
CM&E 797 – Master’s Paper (3 credits applied to the comprehensive study (paper) option) CM&E 797 – Master’s Thesis (6 credits applied to the thesis option)
A minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 must be achieved in order to complete the M.S. degree.