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PhiladelphiaUniversity

School of Architecture

Master of Science in

ConstructionManagement



The M.S. in Construction Management offers those with bachelor’s

degrees in construction management, architecture, engineering or

business the knowledge and skills to plan and oversee each phase of

the commercial or residential construction process.

Currently, the demand for trained construction managers exceeds the

supply. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a seven to

17 percent increase in the number of construction managers needed

through 2014, there is a substantial need for professionals educated

in construction materials and methods.

The M.S. in Construction Management will prepare you for

management positions in a variety of construction projects and

construction companies by enhancing professionalism, expertise and

responsibility through an emphasis on green building methods with

a comprehensive, innovative and multidisciplinary education that is

intimately linked to the needs of the construction field.

M.S. in Construction Management

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T H E P R O G R A M

The M.S. in Construction Management is a 31-credit graduate

degree program that can be pursued in both day and evening

course offerings and on either a full- or part-time basis.

Areas of study will include project planning; scheduling and

risk management; advanced construction techniques and

representation methods; legal and contractual issues; project

economics; and health and safety. Moreover, a key component

of the program will be the integration of techniques, materials

and methods of sustainable building into the construction process.

Future construction managers will be trained in the principles

of sustainability and Leadership in Energy and Ecological

Design (LEED) standards. New regulations set by the United

States Green Building Council, in addition to the ways the

built environment diminishes limited resources and impacts

ecological balance, demand a curriculum sensitive to the

ethical dimension of the business of construction.

This degree program provides a balance among various skill

sets with emphasis upon practical application that ensures you

have the necessary knowledge base to be successful in working

in both a hardhat and an office setting.

Offered in the School of Architecture, the program provides

increased understanding and expertise in the transition from

the design stages to the construction process.



Since 1884, Philadelphia University has offered professional

education in a variety of fields. Founded to raise the art and

technology of the American textile industry to international

standards of quality, the University has maintained its

commitment to academic excellence while greatly expanding

its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Seventeen years ago, the University introduced a 5-year

Bachelor of Architecture program. From the beginning, coursework

focused upon building construction methods and materials.

Integral to this undergraduate degree was a sequence of four

courses that formed a Construction Management concentration

that was formalized in 2007. During this time, the University

also introduced the M.S. in Sustainable Design degree. Today,

these two intersecting fields of structure and sustainability provide

a strong foundation for the M.S. in Construction Management.

G R E E N B U I L D I N G

Issues of sustainable building practice are fast

becoming a mainstay of the construction industry. The

M.S. in Construction Management is in close proximity

to Philadelphia University’s Engineering and Design

Institute whose research focus in sustainable materials

affords you the opportunity to see and experience the

latest technologies and innovations in green building.

F A C U L T Y

The M.S. in Construction Management draws upon

faculty expertise and specialized, graduate courses at

Philadelphia University in the School of Business, School

of Engineering and Textiles and the M.S. in Sustainable

Design Program. Also, local professionals from the

construction industry offer their expertise, serving as

advisors to students in the capstone Master's project.


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curriculumThe program is designed as a 31-credit, 11-course curriculum

that can be completed in one to two years depending on the

course load you choose. The courses will be offered in two,

15-week semesters per year, as well as some offerings in the

12-week summer semester.

In addition to coursework, you will be required to complete a

minimum of 400 hours work experience in a construction firm

under the supervision of an academic and a professional

advisor. Courses will be offered in the late afternoon and

evening to accommodate students with work responsibilities.

C E R T I F I C A T E P R O G R A M

For professionals working in the construction management

industry who would like to update their knowledge of new and

emerging techniques and concepts, a 12-credit hour graduate

certificate program is available. You will be able to take evening

classes on a part-time basis to coordinate with work schedules.

A minimum of two years, full-time, professional experience in

construction management is required to be admitted to the

certificate program.

M A S T E R O F S C I E N C E I N

C O N S T R U C T I O N M A N A G E M E N T

MCM-601 Construction Project Management....................3 credits

MCM-602 Construction Techniques & Documentation .......3 credits

MCM-603 Construction Law: Roles and Responsibilities....3 credits

MCM-604 Project Finance and Cost Control......................3 credits

MBA-625 Management Communications

and Negotiations ..............................................3 credits

SDN-601 Sustainable Design Methodologies....................3 credits

SDN-603 Sustainable Systems ........................................3 credits

MCM-INT Construction Management Internship................1 credit

2 E L E C T I V E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 credits

SDN-701 Green Design/Build Lab

SDN-604 Green Materials

MBA-626 Global Managing in the 21st Century

MBA-628 Accounting for Management Decisions

MBA-629 Financial Policy and Planning

MRE-601 Principles of Real Estate

MCM-901 Master’s Project...............................................3 credits

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C O N D I T I O N A L R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Before matriculation in the fall semester, you must have acquired

specific skill sets and introductory-level knowledge bases. The coordinator

will review your academic and work history to determine readiness for

graduate-level study.




Applications to the program should be submitted to

Philadelphia University Office of Graduate Admissions.

Admission into the program requires a bachelor’s

degree, undergraduate transcripts, a current resume,

two letters of recommendation and a personal essay.Admission to the program will be based on several

criteria: undergraduate GPA; relevant work experience;

two letters of reference; a personal essay; and whether

or not the applicant has completed the required

prerequisites (see below). No standardized test

(GRE, GMAT, MAT) is required.

P R E R E Q U I S I T E C O U R S E S

• Tech 1 – Materials and Methods

• Structures 1• Construction Management 1

• Tech 4 –Dynamic Systems

• Vis 2-Technical Documentation

• Arch Engineering Design

admissions

This degree program provides

a balance among various skill

sets with emphasis upon practical

application that ensures you have

the necessary knowledge base to

be successful in working in both

a hardhat and an office setting.




Philadelphia University, founded in 1884,

is a private university with 2,800 part- and

full-time students from 40 states and

25 countries. The University offers more

than 50 undergraduate and graduate

degree programs leading to the Bachelor of

Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor

of Science in Engineering, Bachelor of

Landscape Architecture, master’s degrees

and a doctoral degree in Textile Engineering

and Science. Academic programs encompass

architecture, design, business, engineering,

liberal arts, textiles, fashion, science

and health.

U N I V E R S I T Y philadelphia

“…enhancing professionalism, expertise and

responsibility through an emphasis on green building

methods with a comprehensive, innovative and

multidisciplinary education that is intimately linked

to the needs of the construction field.”

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Office of Graduate Admissions

School House Lane & Henry Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497

215.951.2943

fax 215.951.2907

email: [email protected]

www.PhilaU.edu

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