Graduate Program - Degree Requirements

Master of Science Degree Requirements

A student may opt for a thesis (Plan A) or a non-thesis (Plan B) option. Graduate students who anticipate careers in teaching, consulting, advising, research or who plan to pursue a doctoral program, are encouraged to choose the thesis option. This program places emphasis on research methods and thesis preparation. Students who plan on pursuing careers in industry as their primary focus may opt for either of the Plan A or Plan B options. The student's Academic Program Plan of Study is developed in consultation with the major profess/advisor and must be approved by the Program and Dean.

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Plan A (Thesis Option)
Plan B (Non - Thesis Option)
Doctor of Philosophy

Plan A (Thesis Option)

In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and College, the student must meet the requirements specified below.

Complete a minimum of 30 total credits distributed as follows:

• A minimum of 24 course credits
• A minimum of 18 credits at the 800 or 900 level
• A maximum of 6 credits of Independent Study/Special Problems (not to be used towards thesis work)

Required Course Work:

• CMP 817 - Computer Integrated Construction Management
• CMP 822 - Legal Issues in Construction
• CMP 892 - Construction Management Research Seminar
• One additional 800 level CMP course (excluding CMP 890, CMP 898, and CMP 899)
• Students without a background in construction project scheduling and estimating must complete CMP 811 and CMP 815 in partial fulfillment of this requirement.
• One graduate course in research methods
• One 400-level or above course in statistics
• Complete 6 credits of CMP 899. No more than 6 credits may be counted toward the requirements for the degree under Plan A
• Complete and defend a master's thesis acceptable to the student's guidance committee.

Transfer Courses: A student may transfer no more than 9 semester credits of graduate course work (excluding research and thesis credits) from other recognized educational institutions.

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Plan B (Non - Thesis Option)

In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and College, the student must meet the requirements specified below.

Complete a minimum of 33 total credits distributed as follows:

• A minimum of 24 course credits at the 800 or 900 level
• A maximum of 9 credits of Independent Study/Special Problems (not to be used towards thesis work)

Required Course Work:

• CMP 817 - Computer Integrated Construction Management
• CMP 822 - Legal Issues in Construction
• CMP 892 - Construction Management Research Seminar
• One additional 800 level CMP course (excluding CMP 890, CMP 898, and CMP 899)
• Students without a background in construction project scheduling and estimating must complete CMP 811 and CMP 815 in partial fulfillment of this requirement.
• One 400-level or above course in statistics
• Successful completion of a final examination given by the student's guidance committee.

Transfer Courses: A student may transfer no more than 9 semester credits of graduate course work (excluding research and thesis credits) from other recognized educational institutions.

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Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements of the University and College, the student must meet the requirements specified below.

Complete 9 credits in the following core courses:

1. PDC 901: Integrated Approach to Planning, Design and Construction (3 credits)
2. PDC 992: Advanced Research Methods in Planning, Design and Construction (3 credits)
3. An advanced statistics course or other related course (3 credits)

Complete a minimum of four additional courses or 12 credits as specified by the student's guidance committee.

Pass both a written and oral comprehensive examination.

Pass PDC 999: Dissertation Research - 24 credits (includes successful completion and presentation of proposal and dissertation in an area related to construction management)

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