Master of Science in Construction Management Online
Develop advanced project management skills and explore current industry trends in a flexible, affordable learning environment. This STEM-designated online program elevates your ability to think critically and solve problems while preparing you to manage projects of all sizes and scopes.
Program Overview
Expand your career opportunities with the online master’s in construction management
Gain the expertise to lead complex construction projects from the ground up with the online Master of Science in Construction Management program. This flexible pathway to project management leadership roles equips you with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to successfully oversee commercial, industrial, or civil construction projects.
Learn from respected faculty as you gain experience with risk analysis, quality assurance, and sustainable construction techniques. This construction management M.S. program integrates key business concepts with advanced knowledge of construction industry technologies, so you can effectively manage projects of any scale. Upon completion, you will be prepared to become a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
As a student pursuing your construction management degree online, you will learn how to:
- Apply advanced project management principles and practices to construction projects
- Evaluate and select principles of leadership in business and management
- Assemble extensive knowledge of current issues in construction to implement best practices
- Demonstrate the ability to solve complex project decision-making scenarios and their associated risk management in construction
- Integrate information and communication technology in construction management
- Apply advanced project management principles and practices to construction projects
- Evaluate and select principles of leadership in business and management
- Assemble extensive knowledge of current issues in construction to implement best practices
- Demonstrate the ability to solve complex project decision-making scenarios and their associated risk management in construction
- Integrate information and communication technology in construction management
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Tuition
Pay your affordable tuition one course at a time
Tuition for the M.S. in Construction Management online program is affordable and paid by the course, so you can achieve your academic goals while remaining within your budget.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. Construction Management | $499 | $1,497 | $14,970* |
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or Board of Regents action; changes become effective on the date of enactment. For more information, please visit https://onestop.txst.edu/cost-payments/cost-attendance.html.
Tuition breakdown
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Calendar
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The Texas State construction management degree is delivered in a convenient online learning format that offers maximum flexibility for working adults like you. Choose the start date that fits your goals.
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 2024 | 10/15/24 | 10/1/24 | 10/8/24 | 10/15/24 | 10/15/24 | 12/6/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/13/25 | 3/3/25 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 2025 | 3/4/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/4/25 | 3/4/25 | 5/7/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Find out what you need to apply to the online construction management M.S. program
Apply to the online M.S. in Construction Management program quickly and easily with our streamlined admission process. Review the admission requirements below and take the next step toward your professional goals.
To be eligible to earn your M.S. in Construction Management online from Texas State University, you must have the following:
- Completed online application
- Nonrefundable application fee of $55 ($90 for international*)
- Baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in construction-related area. Graduates of curricula outside these program areas may be required to satisfy program prerequisites before full admission into the program.
- Copy of official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- Minimum 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
- Applicants whose cumulative GPA is below 2.75 may still be considered for admission to the program. Such applicants must demonstrate academic potential and readiness through other aspects of the application, including standardized test scores (as applicable).
- Knowledge of construction management demonstrated through previous course work and/or work experience
- Statement of purpose that responds to specific essay questions
- Resume/CV detailing work experience, extracurricular and community activities, and honors and achievements
- Two letters of recommendation from persons best able to assess your ability to succeed in graduate school
- Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores:
- Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
- Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or mailed to:
TXST One Stop
Texas State University – Graduate Admissions
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
*Texas
State defines an international student as anyone who is in a non-immigrant visa
status, including H-1B visa holders. If you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent
resident, refugee, or asylee, you would be classified as an international
student and should complete the international application for admission.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 2.75 GPA
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Official transcripts
Courses
Learn more about the curriculum for this master’s in construction management online
To graduate from the construction management online degree program, you must complete a total of 30 credit hours, including 27 credit hours of core courses and three credit hours of electives.
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