A Master's degree in Construction Management gives you the opportunity to develop the multidisciplinary skillset required of effective senior construction managers and supervisors. Drexel's online program focuses on meeting the challenges of complex construction projects, challenging deadlines and increasing regulation. As a Construction Management student, you'll learn technical knowledge, practical business decision-making, and leadership skills relevant to successfully managing construction operations.
Graduates work as project managers, coordinators, estimators, schedulers, safety specialists, business development managers, suppliers, regulators, and other stakeholders involved with construction projects. Some construction management graduates rise to senior-level executive positions, while others own and operate their own firms.
Step 1 – Earn your Bachelor’s Degree
An undergraduate degree in construction management, engineering or architecture is preferred; however, if you’re changing careers, Drexel’s online Master’s in Construction Management curriculum and concentration options will provide the strategic thinking and action-based learning skills needed for your new career in construction management.
Step 2 – Gain Construction Management Experience
Those considering a change in career should look for entry level positions or internship opportunities in a construction management firm. A management assistant position provides a first-hand knowledge of construction site operations.
Step 3 – Earn your Master’s Degree in Construction Management
Drexel’s online Master’s in Construction Management provides the technical competence, strong business acumen, and essential leadership skills needed to navigate the daily challenges construction managers face in successfully managing construction operations.
In the following video, Christine Fiori, Program Director for Drexel’s Construction Management program, explains 6 reasons to earn your Master’s in Construction Management and how the degree prepares you to advance your construction career.
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Drexel University offers a variety of Graduate Minors that can be added to any master's degree program.
State restrictions may apply to some programs.
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.
| Core Foundation Courses | ||
| CMGT 501 | Leadership in Construction | 3.0 |
| CMGT 505 | Construction Accounting and Financial Management | 3.0 |
| 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 528 | Construction Contract Administration | 3.0 |
| Electives | 21.0 | |
| Students may select 7 elective courses from the following areas: | ||
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CMGT 525
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Applied Construction Project Management | |
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CMGT 530
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Equipment Applications and Economy | |
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CMGT 532
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International Construction Practices | |
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CMGT 535
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Community Impact Analysis | |
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CMGT 538
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Strategic Management in Construction | |
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CMGT 540
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Schedule Impact Analysis | |
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CMGT 545
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Sustainable Principles & Practices | |
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CMGT 546
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Sustainable Technologies | |
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CMGT 547
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LEED Concepts | |
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CMGT 548
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Quality Management and Construction Performance | |
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CMGT 550
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Productivity Analysis and Improvement | |
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CMGT 558
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Community Sustainability | |
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REAL 568
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Real Estate Development | |
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REAL 571
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Advanced Real Estate Investment & Analysis | |
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REAL 572
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Advanced Market Research & Analysis | |
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REAL 573
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Sales & Marketing of Real Estate | |
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REAL 574
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Real Estate Economics in Urban Markets | |
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REAL 575
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Real Estate Finance | |
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REAL 576
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Real Estate Valuation & Analysis | |
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REAL 577
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Legal Issues in Real Estate Development | |
| Culminating Experience | 6.0 | |
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CMGT 696
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Capstone Project in Construction Management I | |
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CMGT 697
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Capstone Project in Construction Management II | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
With multiple ways to submit documents, Drexel makes it easy to complete your application. Learn more by visiting our Completing Your Application Guide.
For the academic year 2025-2026, students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Term
Classes Begin
Classes End
Exams Begin
Exams End
Fall 2025
September 22, 2025
December 6, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
Winter 2026
January 5, 2026
March 14, 2026
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Spring 2026
March 30, 2026
June 6, 2026
June 8, 2026
June 13, 2026
Summer 2026
June 22, 2026
August 29, 2026
August 31, 2026
September 5, 2026