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Online Graduate Certificate in Construction Management Program
Classes Begin: September 21, 20262 years
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Drexel University is Regionally Accredited
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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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.
Drexel University is transitioning to a semester calendar system as of Fall 2027. View the semester program of study for this program.
| 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 2026-2027 is $1382 per credit.
For the academic year 2026-2027, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
- This program is not eligible for Financial Aid.
- Special tuition rates are 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 , you may not be able to combine them with other tuition benefits that may be available from Drexel University.
Academic Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2026
September 22, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 7, 2026
December 12, 2026
Winter 2027
January 4, 2027
March 13, 2027
March 15, 2027
March 20, 2027
Spring 2027
March 29, 2027
June 5, 2027
June 7, 2027
June 12, 2027
Summer 2027
June 21, 2027
August 7, 2027
August 9, 2027
August 14, 2027
2027-2028 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2027
August 23, 2027
December 8, 2027
December 13, 2027
December 17, 2027
Spring 2028
January 10, 2028
April 24, 2028
April 27, 2028
May 3, 2028
Summer 2028
May 15, 2028
August 5, 2028
August 7, 2028
August 11, 2028
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