{"id":3202,"date":"2026-01-06T15:26:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T20:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/?page_id=3202"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:42:47","slug":"program-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/programs\/construction-management-technology\/program-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Construction Management &amp; Technology Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Offered online and on campus, BU Metropolitan College\u2019s Construction Management &amp; Technology graduate programs sit at the crossroads of two urgent global trends\u2014the digital transformation of a multi-trillion-dollar construction sector and the acute need for tech-savvy project leaders. Its distinctive blend of AI, digital-twin labs, certification alignment, and leadership development positions graduates of the program to solve today\u2019s productivity and sustainability gaps\u2014and to define what Construction 5.0 leadership looks like tomorrow. According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/operations\/our-insights\/bridging-infrastructure-gaps-has-the-world-made-progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McKinsey Global Institute<\/a>, to keep up with GDP growth the world will need to invest an average of $3.7 trillion in global economic infrastructure\u2014annually\u2014 through 2035. Meanwhile, the US\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transportation.gov\/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act<\/a>\u00a0allocated more than $550 billion in new spending through 2026, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that jobs in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/construction-managers.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">construction management<\/a>\u00a0will see much-faster-than-average growth of 9 percent through 2033, with annual median pay exceeding $100,000. Additional construction needs will arise from rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters and conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>BU Metropolitan College\u2019s Construction Management &amp; Technology curriculum aligns with the Project Management Institute Construction Professional (PMI-CP)\u2122 certification, an industry standard that positions you for career advancement in project, program, and portfolio management within construction and infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Successful Construction Management &amp; Technology program candidates have at least two years of working experience, a bachelor\u2019s degree or the equivalent, and an upper-division GPA of 3.0 or higher. There are substantial case studies and project discussions in class. We welcome early- or mid-career professionals who want to advance up the job ladder, as well as mid-career, built environment and infrastructure industry professionals who want to reinforce their technical management knowledge. By emphasizing sustainability and digitalization in construction while developing the appropriate leadership and communications capabilities, as well as expertise in safety standards using modern technological tools, the MS in Construction Management &amp; Technology prepares you for the future of the industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"includes-container has-2\">\n<div class=\"includes\">\n<div class=\"include\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2025\/06\/ms-construction-mgmt-featured.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Master of Science in Construction Management &amp; Technology<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/construction-management-technology\/program-overview\/ms-construction-management-technology\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"include\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/files\/2025\/07\/cmt-grad-cert-featured.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"404\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Construction Management &amp; Technology Graduate Certificate<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/adminsc\/programs\/construction-management-technology\/program-overview\/construction-management-technology-graduate-certificate\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"margin: 0;\">Learn More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Construction Management &amp; Technology Programs Offered online and on campus, BU Metropolitan College\u2019s Construction Management &amp; Technology graduate programs sit at the crossroads of two urgent global trends\u2014the digital transformation of a multi-trillion-dollar construction sector and the acute need for tech-savvy project leaders. 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