Graduate Certificate Overview
The objective of the certificate program is to allow students to broaden and deepen their knowledge in the area of Construction Engineering and Management, while learning the most up-to-date theory and techniques used in practice.
The certificate program offers an opportunity for engineering and science practitioners to enhance their skills in Construction Engineering and Management without having to apply for and complete a Master’s degree.
The program consists of four courses (12 credit hours).
Admissions Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or better is required for admission to this graduate certificate program.
Applicants with baccalaureate degrees in engineering are expected to have undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for regular admission to a master’s program. An undergraduate grade-point average of 3.3 or higher is expected for applicants with baccalaureate degrees in other fields.
Four (4) courses from the selected list are required to complete the certificate.
Courses Satisfying Certificate Requirements:
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| CMGT 700 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| CMGT 701 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CMGT 702 | Construction Equipment and Methods | 3 |
| CMGT 703 | Construction Quality, Productivity, and Safety | 3 |
| CMGT 704 | Construction Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| CMGT 705 | Construction Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance | 3 |
| CMGT 706 | Construction Alternative Project Delivery Methods | 3 |
| CMGT 707 | Engineering Risk and Decision Analysis | 3 |
| CMGT 711 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| CMGT 712 | Construction Safety Solution Development | 3 |
| CMGT 713 | Request for Proposals in Design and Construction | 3 |
The completion requirements of the graduate certificate in Construction Engineering and Management include: (a) the minimum grade for any course to be applied toward the certificate is a grade of B; and (b) no credits may be transferred from another institution for this certificate.
