Master of Science in Construction Management
About This Programme
A 30-credit master''s giving engineers, architects and construction professionals advanced training blending theory with practice across infrastructure and facility construction, with a thesis.
Course Highlights
- Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
- AUD reports around 92% graduate employment
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.
Summary of degree requirements
30 credit hours in total.
- Core12 credits
- Decision Management3 credits
- Primary Electives (6-9 credit hours)
- Secondary Electives (0-3 credit hours)
- Thesis6 credits
Core
12 credit hours required.
- EICM 612 Planning and Scheduling in Construction3 credits
- EICM 622 Construction Cost Estimating3 credits
- EICM 632 Construction Laws and Regulations3 credits
- EICM 642 Construction Equipment and Operations3 credits
Decision Management
- ACCG 601 Accounting Information and Management Decisions3 credits
- ENGG 620 Advanced Decision Analysis and Optimization3 credits
Primary Electives
- EICM 636 Construction Safety Engineering3 credits
- EICM 656 Computer Applications in Construction Management3 credits
- EICM 662 Sustainability in Design and Construction3 credits
- EICM 666 Lean Construction3 credits
- EICM 672 Megaproject Development and Management3 credits
Secondary Electives
- FINA 601 Corporate Finance3 credits
- FINA 611 Financial Analysis Tools and Techniques3 credits
- ECON 601 Managerial Economics3 credits
- MGMT 601 Managing Organizations and Leading People3 credits
- MGMT 621 Leadership3 credits
- MKTG 601 Marketing Management3 credits
- MKTG 611 Marketing Research3 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours required.
- EICM 698 M.S.C.M. Thesis3 credits
- EICM 699 M.S.C.M. Thesis3 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes require a GMAT or GRE score, an interview or a portfolio.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, technology and industry, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AUD is institutionally accredited in the United States by SACSCOC and licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, with MoHESR attestation for degrees earned outside the UAE.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 144,900 total
Graduate applicants apply online with sealed bachelor's transcripts (min 3.0 GPA), English scores and a statement of objectives; some programmes require a GMAT/GRE score or an interview.