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Advance Your Career with a Master’s in Construction Management & Technology
Boston University Metropolitan College’s online Master of Science in Construction Management & Technology (MSCMT) prepares professionals for leadership roles in the built environment and infrastructure sectors. This program blends cutting-edge construction technologies, sustainable practices, and advanced project management skills to equip you for success in today’s rapidly evolving construction industry.
With global infrastructure investment projected at $3.7 trillion annually through 2035 (McKinsey Global Institute) and US infrastructure spending exceeding $550 billion through 2026, demand for skilled construction managers is growing rapidly. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates construction management jobs will grow 9% through 2033, with median salaries above $100,000.
The Construction Management & Technology graduate degree program focuses on managing medium to large construction projects, emphasizing sustainability, digitalization, leadership, and safety standards. The curriculum aligns with the Project Management Institute Construction Professional (PMI-CP)™ certification to support your career advancement in project and portfolio management.
You’ll develop expertise in Construction 5.0, digital twins, AI automation, and predictive analytics—skills that enable data-driven decision-making, workflow optimization, and effective team leadership. As a graduate of the master’s program in Construction Management & Technology, you will be ready to lead innovative, ethical, and sustainable construction projects.
The MS in Construction Management & Technology is also available on campus in Boston. Learn more.
Students have the option to complete a master’s thesis in addition to the program’s eight course (32 unit) requirements. The thesis must be completed within 12 months and is available to master’s candidates who have completed at least five courses toward their degree and have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Students are responsible for finding a thesis advisor and a principal reader within the department. The advisor must be a full-time faculty member; the principal reader may be a part-time faculty member with a doctorate. Permission must be obtained by the department.
Learn about application requirements for BU MET graduate degree and certificate programs.
How You Benefit from a Boston University Education
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Enjoy an average 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio in courses that are 100% online, while tackling complex issues alongside peers with solid academic and practical experience.
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.
All graduate students are automatically considered for merit scholarships during the application process and nominated based on eligibility. Learn more.
Graduate with Digital Construction Management Expertise
Metropolitan College’s Construction Management & Technology master’s degree will equip you to:
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 decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Manage contracts and project governance, integrating data-driven decision-making.
Apply interdisciplinary engineering principles to bridge theory and practice in construction project management, incorporating sustainability principles.
Advance Your Career
BU MET’s Construction Management & Technology master’s 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.
Take Advantage of Career Resources at BU MET
You will find the support you need in reaching your career goals through MET’s Career Development office, which offers a variety of job-hunting resources, including one-on-one career counseling by appointment for online students. You can also take advantage of tools and resources available online through BU’s Center for Career Development.
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