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MS in Construction Management & Technology

The Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management & Technology is a 32-unit program designed to prepare professionals for senior leadership roles in the built environment and infrastructure industries. This program integrates cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and advanced project management methodologies to equip graduates with the technical, managerial, and leadership skills necessary to excel in today’s evolving construction sector. Students will develop expertise in Construction 5.0, digital twins, AI-powered tools, automation, and predictive analytics, enabling them to manage complexity, optimize workflows, and lead interdisciplinary teams effectively. The curriculum aligns with industry certifications, including the Project Management Institute’s Construction Professional (PMI-CP), positioning graduates for career advancement in project, program, and portfolio management within construction and infrastructure sectors. Graduates will be well equipped to apply data-driven decisionmaking, sustainability principles, contract governance, and stakeholder engagement in real-world construction projects, ensuring efficient, ethical, and innovative project execution.

This program requires an average of 8–16 months to complete. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring, or summer term.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply advanced project management principles and construction technologies to manage complex built environment projects.
  • Implement emerging technologies, including Construction 5.0, applied AI in construction, digital delivery processes, and lean principles while maintaining safety standards.
  • Utilize data analytics and AI for intelligent strategic decisionmaking, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Manage contracts and project governance, integrating data-driven decisionmaking.
  • Apply interdisciplinary engineering principles to bridge theory and practice in construction project management, incorporating sustainability principles.

Admissions Information

For current admissions information, please visit the Metropolitan College website.

Degree Requirements

A total of eight courses (32 units) is required:

Core Courses (seven courses/28 units)

  • MET AD 516 Project Leadership and Emerging Communication Technologies
  • MET AD 540 Technology and Innovation in Construction Projects
  • MET AD 647 Project Governance and Contract Management
  • MET AD 674 Construction Project Management
  • MET AD 676 Construction Project Cost and Risk Management
  • MET AD 677 Digital Twins for Projects and Infrastructure
  • MET AD 715 Quantitative and Qualitative Decision-Making

Elective (one course/4 units)

Select one elective at the 600 level or above in the area of Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Applied Business Analytics, or Urban Affairs, chosen with the advice of an academic counselor.

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