M.S.E. in Construction Engineering and Management

The M.S.E. in CEM is our flagship in-residence degree program, designed for students seeking a full-time, on-campus graduate education. Launched in 1954, and continually updated to reflect cutting-edge developments in the field, the M.S.E. in CEM was the first graduate program in construction engineering and management in the world. The program can be completed over two or more semesters, depending on the student’s interests. Note: Some international students prefer to complete the program over three or four semesters to take advantage of summer internship opportunities with U.S. firms available through Optional Practical Training (OPT). The M.S.E. program requires 26 credit hours of graduate work, including either a professional practice project, research project, or a thesis. One course (program elective) can be taken in an area related to CE&M. Students are also required to take two-one credit seminar courses in CE&M and related areas. The 26 credit on-campus M.S.E. program is designed for students who are generally planning on either pursuing a professional career in the construction industry or in conducting research and continuing towards the Ph.D. program after completing their Master’s studies. A coursework only option is possible, and a thesis or research project is not required.