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Master of Science in Construction Management

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Master of Science in Construction Management

Louisiana State University

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Top-ranked online degree

Apply to the AACE accredited MS in Construction Management with no GRE score requirement—100% online. Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Finish in less than 2 years

With 36 credit hours needed for degree completion, students can finish in less than 2 years

No GRE score required

Apply to the online MS in Construction Management with no GRE score requirement

$814 USD per credit hour

Competitive flat rate tuition

Academics

Experience a fully-aligned online degree program

LSU develops courses that meet quality standards and engage learners using optimal media for learning outcomes. All courses are designed to be fully accessible and engage learners in a positive learning experience. Courses comply with accessibility guidelines, and federal regulations, and are refreshed every three years to ensure the accuracy of course materials. Our faculty work with learning experience designers to develop a fully aligned online course and build engaging learning activities, assessments, and resources to promote a positive student experience.

Relevant Curriculum
Courses are refreshed periodically to ensure the relevance of course materials.
Real-World Application
Learning activities and assessments are application-based to simulate professional tasks for real-world application.
Research-Based Course Design
Courses are designed with the student's learning perspective in mind and paired with research-based course design best practices.
Accessible
All Instructional content adheres to accessibility standards.

Application Information

Applications are now open!

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Fall 1 application deadline: August 12, 2024
  • Fall 2 application deadline: October 7, 2024
  • Spring 1 2025 application deadline: December 16, 2024

Application Information

Applications are now open!

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Fall 1 application deadline: August 12, 2024
  • Fall 2 application deadline: October 7, 2024
  • Spring 1 2025 application deadline: December 16, 2024
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Specialized curriculum for designed for maximum impact

Preparation is key to your success in this program. For successful completion of the degree, all MS in Construction Management students are required to:

  • Complete 3 required core courses

  • Complete 9 elective courses

  • Earn 36 credit hours total

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Curriculum

  • 3 required courses
  • Total required credit hours = 9

Required core courses include:

  • CM 7010 Research Methods in Construction Management (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7030 Project Delivery (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7222 Human Factors & Leadership in Construction Management (3 credit hours)

  • 9 required courses
  • Total required credit hours = 27

Elective courses include:

  • CM 4311 Disaster Resilient Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7110 Advanced Construction Productivity (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7111 Construction Scheduling & Diagnosis (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7150 Decision Making Tools in Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7211 Construction Dispute Resolution (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7213 Soils in Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7214 Concrete Materials in Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7230 Lean Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7220 Building Information Modeling for Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7302 Advanced Sustainable Construction (3 credit hours)
  • CM 7303 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (3 credit hours)

Start your application today

The application deadline is coming up soon. Submit your application by August 12, 2024.