Develop Skills in AI-Enabled Construction Management
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management & Technology at Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) is designed to develop the specialized skills needed for leadership in construction and infrastructure projects. This innovative program integrates traditional project management with the latest advancements in digital project delivery, construction automation, and sustainability.
The Construction Management & Technology graduate certificate curriculum is aligned with the Project Management Institute Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification, delivering practical, industry-relevant knowledge that supports career advancement and certification preparation. The program ensures that you get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies such as Construction 5.0, digital twins, AI-powered tools, automation, and predictive analytics. You will gain experience in planning, organizing, and managing complex construction projects—preparing you for competitive roles in construction management and technology within the built environment.
All students have access to the Projects in the Built Environment (PB100-PM) preparatory lab—a self-paced, online, non-credit course developed by BU MET faculty and industry experts. This lab builds foundational skills and industry terminology, strengthening your preparation for advanced construction management coursework.
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Management & Technology is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Curriculum
A total of 16 units is required.
Credits earned from this online certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Construction Management & Technology.
Courses
Dates & Deadlines
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Application Requirements
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How You Benefit from a
Boston University Education
A BU credential can help lay the foundation for career advancement and personal success.
- Benefit from a 24:1 average student-to-instructor ratio.
- Optional, complimentary Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PMI-ACP® exam preparation courses are ideal for those who seek to pursue PMP® certification. Those who already hold PMI® certifications can earn up to 45 PDUs per course.
- Focus on practical, hands-on education, combining graduate-level theory with the core competencies and skills that underlie PMI’s Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification—education you can apply on the job.
- Get free access to a hands-on, noncredit preparatory laboratory Projects in the Built Environment (PB100-PM), providing training in industry-standard digital tools and software as well as project leadership—with 24/7 access to online learning resources.
- Work closely with highly qualified faculty who draw from active research and substantial professional achievements in areas such as mega-projects, earned-value analysis, improvisation, risk management, project governance, cost estimation, enterprise architecture, IT projects, and agile project management.
Rankings & Accreditations
#12 Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
MET’s business and management graduate certificates share curriculum with MET’s online master’s degrees in management, which are ranked #12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Graduate with Digital Construction Management Expertise
Metropolitan College’s Construction Management & Technology graduate certificate will equip you with:
- The ability to apply advanced project management principles and modern construction technologies to effectively plan, execute, and manage complex projects within the built environment and infrastructure sectors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in contract management, scope negotiation, and governance, integrating theoretical insights with practical applications to deliver value while adhering to ethical standards in project management.
- The ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, bridging the gap between engineering principles, modern technologies, and project management practices, while incorporating sustainability principles in the planning and execution of construction projects.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Construction Management & Technology curriculum prepares you for a wealth of different roles in construction and infrastructure delivery (for example, general contractors, construction-management firms, design-build entities, specialty trade contractors); civil and structural engineering consultancies; real-estate development and owner-side capital-projects teams; construction-technology software and robotics vendors (BIM, digital-twin, AI-analytics platforms) and facilities and asset-management groups that operate finished projects.
Construction Management Faculty
Vijay Kanabar
Associate Professor, Computer Science and Administrative Sciences
Director, Project Management Programs
