Whether you're overseeing a towering skyscraper or a residential dwelling, expert management skills are essential for any construction project. Our Master's degree equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field.
Why Earn a Master's in Construction Management?
The outlook for the field of construction management is promising, particularly for individuals pursuing a master's degree. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates construction management-related occupations will grow by 11% through 2030, offering ample career opportunities.
The program provides a strong foundation in both building science and business principles. You'll delve into various construction methods and techniques, such as planning and layout, site preparation, building materials, and safety measures.
With a master's degree in construction management, you'll possess the academic and practical skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic industry, which is full of opportunities for career advancement.
Why Earn a Master's in Construction Management at CSUN?
Our Master's degree program offers a personalized academic experience facilitated by a dedicated faculty who are committed to advising and mentoring students throughout their academic journey. Our department has robust advising and mentoring programs in place to ensure your success in the program, as well as in your future career.
The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted by expert faculty members with input from industry leaders to cater to the needs of students and prospective employers. Through the program, you will gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and software while also developing essential management and communication skills, which are essential for effective leadership in today's fast-paced world.
Our program provides ample opportunities for real-world learning through graduate courses, which enable you to work on actual engineering and construction management projects. As we maintain strong relationships with local firms, you will have opportunities to gain on-the-job experience, which can be invaluable for your future career.
What You'll Learn
Build a solid background in the single largest industry in America with a master's in Construction Management. You will study building science, business, and construction management in depth and be prepared for a lifelong career in the construction industry that will allow you to make productive contributions to the construction field and society and find job satisfaction day-to-day.
A successful Construction Management master's candidate will become knowledgeable about construction methods, materials, laws, and regulations. Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating is also important.
CSUN's master's degree in Construction Management will provide a solid, broad-based education in core curriculum topics:
- Construction information technology
- Business practices in construction
- Advanced construction contracts
- Advanced project controls
- Construction quality management
- Advanced construction materials
More advanced courses develop your expertise in:
- Financial and managerial accounting in industry
- Business law
- Geotechnical foundation design
- Construction contract administration
- Fundamentals of construction management and lab
- Highway design and lab
- Construction law
- Program management
- Advanced project management
- Advanced contract administration
- Green infrastructure
- Pipeline construction and rehabilitation
- Managerial finance
- Analysis of contemporary organizations
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational behavior
- Sustainability for engineers
- Business analytics foundation
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to CSUN as a master’s student, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements
- Meet department requirements for the Master of Science in Construction Management.
- Apply to both the university and the specific graduate program of interest
Learn more about applying for a master's program at CSUN
Careers & Outcomes
As a graduate of CSUN's Construction Management program, you'll have the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career in both the public and private sectors. The program will provide students with the following areas of expertise:
- Demonstrate managerial skills to organize and control construction projects from conception to closeout.
- Establish a record of effective application of undergraduate educational tools to accomplish tasks assigned in the workplace.
- Develop leadership capabilities through practical application and team-building techniques.
- Present a sense of exploration and the ability to maintain lifelong learning in the areas of emerging construction methods and management technologies.
- Provide evidence of strong communication skills and delivery.
Some of the job titles commonly held by our graduates include:
Job Titles
- Code Administrator
- Construction Superintendent
- Estimator
- Field Engineer or Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Safety Coordinator