Construction management jobs will grow 11% by 2030, double the overall labor market growth. Review our curriculum and you'll find program fulfills the in-demand skills and expertise posted in job listings by employers in this fast-growing and high-demand field.
The master of science degree in construction management is specifically designed for experienced construction management professionals interested in advancing into leadership positions within the field. The program may also accommodate recent graduates of undergraduate programs in construction management or related disciplines. The program is offered entirely online.
Aging U.S. Infrastructure Creates High Demand for Construction Managers
America's infrastructure is challenged. Clogged roads, unsafe pipes, aging bridges and railways, limited broadband access, and so much more.
But what you may not have thought or heard as much about is the enormous infrastructure workforce challenge facing the country. The Brookings Institute's 2018 estimates show that nearly 17.2 million workers–or about 12 percent of all workers nationally–are employed in infrastructure jobs. And, they note, that just as our physical infrastructure systems are aging and in need of attention, so too are the workers who design, construct, operate, and manage these systems.
A Construction Management Degree Offered Exclusively Online
The master of science in construction management provides a depth and breadth in the managerial, technological, economic, and environmental aspects of construction. With an emphasis on operations and company-level management, this advanced degree from RIT offers courses to enhance understanding in construction, facilities management, and related fields.
Designed for working professionals, this degree is offered 100% online. It's a flexible degree that provides the requisite strategic skills to lead and advance in the industry. You will develop competencies in the context of the field in leadership, innovative technology, cost analysis and control, operations management and productivity, business development, and client relationship building. The curriculum includes core courses, professional electives, and a choice of a thesis, capstone project, or comprehensive exam.
In-demand areas include construction project management, facilities management, environmental health and safety management, and business management and leadership. The program focuses on developing the skills that are most in-demand for construction managers, and yield premium salaries, such as:
Contract Management: Contract management skills yield a salary premium in the marketplace, and demand for contract preparation skills is growing by 60%.
Project Management: Project management skills are requested in 60% of postings for construction managers.
Facilities Management: Demand for occupational health and safety skills is growing by 19%.
Quality: Demand for quality assurance and control skills is growing by 40%.
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