A 30-credit master's in managing construction projects — cost, schedule, contracts, risk and sustainability — open to engineering, architecture and construction backgrounds, with course-only, thesis and project pathways. Prepares graduates for senior construction and project-management roles.
Three pathways: thesis (9 core + electives + 9-credit thesis), project (9 core + electives + 3-credit project) or course-only (9 core + electives). Multidisciplinary intake.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Leadership roles with contractors, developers, project-management consultancies and government construction and infrastructure authorities.
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Award
Master of Science in Construction Management
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in engineering, architecture or construction, CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80). Non-civil/construction backgrounds may take bridging courses.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.