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Online Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Program
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Construction Management
The online Graduate Certificate in Construction Management program teaches professionals the multidisciplinary skills required of effective senior construction managers. The program produces industry leaders that exhibit strong technical and managerial skills, apply scientific methodologies to problem solving, are critical thinkers, exercise creativity, and inject innovation into the process.
This part-time certificate program can be taken as a stand-alone professional development credential or as a step toward our MS in Construction Management.
Program Features
- A flexible, completely online program that fits easily into your busy work and personal schedule
- Technical competence and strong business acumen taught by industry professionals with experience in the public and private sectors and in union and open shop environments
- A highly interactive online learning method allows extensive interaction with faculty and other classmates
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Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Real Estate
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainability & Green Construction
- MS in Construction Management
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
Curriculum
This program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year (as opposed to the traditional two semester system) which means you can take more courses in a shorter time period. One semester credit is equivalent to 1.5 quarter credits.
| Requirements | ||
| CMGT 510 | Construction Control Techniques | 3.0 |
| CMGT 512 | Cost Estimating and Bidding Strategies | 3.0 |
| CMGT 515 | Risk Management in Construction | 3.0 |
| CMGT 525 | Applied Construction Project Management | 3.0 |
| CMGT 528 | Construction Contract Administration | 3.0 |
| CMGT 538 | Strategic Management in Construction | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 | |
Admissions Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, or a business or non-technical degree from a regionally accredited institution
Required Documents
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended
- Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- 500 word essay on why you wish to pursue this program
- Resume
- Additional requirements for International Students
Tuition
The tuition rate for the academic year 2022-2023 is $1342 per credit.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates available for Drexel University Alumni, Military members, and members of our Partner Organizations.
- These rates apply only to new online students and students being readmitted.
- These rates apply only to fully online courses. Hybrid or on-campus courses may have different rates.
- Tuition rates are subject to increase with the start of each academic year in the fall term.
- All students must contact applyDUonline@drexel.edu within the first two weeks of the term to request tuition savings for which they qualify.
- Special rates cannot be combined. If you qualify for more than one special rate, you'll be given the one with the largest savings.
- When receiving special tuition plans with Drexel University Online, you may not combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2022-2023 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2022
September 19, 2022
December 3, 2022
December 5, 2022
December 10, 2022
Winter 2023
January 9, 2023
March 18, 2023
March 20, 2023
March 25, 2023
Spring 2023
April 3, 2023
June 10, 2023
June 12, 2023
June 17, 2023
Summer 2023
June 26, 2023
September 2, 2023
September 4, 2023
September 9, 2023
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