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Construction Management
Construction management is more than understanding the technical skills and knowledge of Design-Build. It requires Integrators and Masterbuilders who take an interdisciplinary approach.
The Master of Construction Management (MCM) is a 30-unit full or part-time program designed to enhance leadership, management, and technical capabilities while providing experience to relevant best practices and technologies for professionals in the built environment. The curriculum augments project-based learning with interdisciplinary teamwork for an authentic experiential learning experience.
Offered through the Sever Institute at WashU's McKelvey School of Engineering, the program combines foundational theory with practical application from your very first course. You will strengthen your management acumen, collaborative problem-solving, and interpersonal communication—graduating as an integrative leader equipped to shape and oversee critical aspects of complex construction projects and organizations.
A 15-unit graduate certificate is also offered.
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Curriculum
The 30-unit (10-course) MCM degree program is available for full-time or part-time study intended for entry-level working professionals from all disciplines within the built environment, along with students transitioning from undergraduate studies and other industries. Master of Architecture students in the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts can earn an MCM degree simultaneously with their Master of Architecture (MArch) degree through a unique joint degree program.
A 15-unit (five-course) graduate certificate in Construction Management can also be earned independently by students pursuing other graduate degrees and stakeholders in the built environment, including accountants, attorneys, real estate developers, banks/financiers, insurance/bonding professionals and others. A graduate certificate is an excellent option for individuals wishing to advance their careers, with a shorter time commitment than a degree.
MCM courses are presented in a part-time, evening and online format and are designed with input from employers, thought leaders and practitioners, and taught by leading professionals from within the architecture and construction industries.
Our curriculum incorporates the foundational themes of cost, time, risk and quality management, strengthened with multi-disciplinary topics – management, leadership, communications and law. Lecture and experiential education provide students with the skills for practical application, utilizing best practices that address current topics, issues and developments in the built environment.
Registration, Tuition Fees & Payment Policies
Qualified veterans: WashU McKelvey School of Engineering and the VA will cover 100 percent of your graduate tuition.
Although certificate programs do not qualify for federal loan programs, loans are still available for the master's degrees. For more information, contact Cindy Fields (mckelveygradfinancialaid@wustl.edu).
Program Checklists & Course Information
Each of our graduate programs has a unique mix of required coursework and additional electives. Courses are updated regularly to ensure our students are prepared for the latest in industry knowledge and application. Check out the Construction Management program checklist for both master's and graduate certificate requirements. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts architecture students can see the joint degree requirements on the Construction Management/Architecture joint degree checklist.
All course information, including course descriptions and section listings, can be found in our digital catalog the Bulletin.
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Looking for Washington University's Master of Architecture + Construction Management joint degree program? Architecture students who are enrolled in Washington University's College of Architecture are eligible to earn a MArch +MCM degree. Students wishing to explore this joint degree program should first learn more about WashU's Master of Architecture and apply to their program.