Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM)

The Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) is an interdisciplinary 39-credit program open to graduates from architecture, engineering, and construction-related programs. The curriculum aims to broaden educational and career options for students. Formal knowledge and experience in project and construction management are highly sought after by architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, and real estate developers. The construction management sector is wide-spread and diverse, with its employees working all over the country in fields ranging from scientific and technical services to public administration and safety. It’s an industry that caters to people with different skill sets and interests, from those who enjoy the planning and directive side of things to the hands-on tradesman who prides themselves on their workmanship.

Program Description

The MSCM program under the Open University System prepares students for the operational, supervisory, and managerial opportunities in the construction industry. Its training for the students focuses on exposure to the key elements of management, methods, requirements, ethics, legal aspects of construction, and developmental aspects of the design process. In addition, learners gain focused knowledge and specialized skills on current industry trends, productivity tools, and techniques, allowing them to apply what they have obtained from their courses to the current situations of their working environment to continuously enhance their overall competitiveness as professionals and entrepreneurs towards national productivity.

Program Description

The MSCM program under the Open University System prepares students for the operational, supervisory, and managerial opportunities in the construction industry. Its training for the students focuses on exposure to the key elements of management, methods, requirements, ethics, legal aspects of construction, and developmental aspects of the design process. In addition, learners gain focused knowledge and specialized skills on current industry trends, productivity tools, and techniques, allowing them to apply what they have obtained from their courses to the current situations of their working environment to continuously enhance their overall competitiveness as professionals and entrepreneurs towards national productivity.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Provide a high level of leadership and collaborative tasks among professionals in construction management in local, national, and international contexts;

2. Identify, formulate, and resolve complex construction issues and concerns.

3. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in construction situations to make informed judgments and impactful solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts; and

4. Create construction design solutions specific to the needs of stakeholders in terms of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors.

Job Targets

• Consultant

• Chief Executive Officer

• Contractor

• Project Manager

• Project In Charge

• Academician