Master of Science in Construction Management
About This Programme
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.
Course Highlights
- Multidisciplinary programme open to engineering, architecture and construction graduates
- Core in construction project management, construction automation and advanced scheduling
- Program electives on BIM, cost control, risk, contracting, sustainability and safety, plus cross-listed general electives
- Thesis, project or course-only tracks aimed at industry professionals
What You'll Study
Three pathways: thesis (9 core + electives + 9-credit thesis), project (9 core + electives + 3-credit project) or course-only (9 core + electives). Multidisciplinary intake.
Program Core Courses (9 credits)
- CMT 500 Management of Construction Projects3 credits
- CMT 510 Construction Automation3 credits
- CMT 520 Advanced Construction Scheduling3 credits
Program Elective Courses
- CMT 600 Cost Analysis and Control3 credits
- CMT 610 Building Information Modeling3 credits
- CMT 620 Construction Project Risk Management3 credits
- CMT 630 Construction Contracting3 credits
- CMT 640 International Construction3 credits
- CMT 650 Sustainable Infrastructure Management3 credits
- CMT 660 Sustainable Development and Construction3 credits
- CMT 665 Construction Safety Management3 credits
- CMT 670 Construction Equipment Management3 credits
- CMT 694 Special Topics in Construction Management3 credits
General Elective Courses
- COE 570 Big Data and Analytics3 credits
- CVE 520 Sustainable Construction and Methods3 credits
- CVE 527 Optimization Techniques for Civil Engineering Systems3 credits
- CVE 572 Satellite Remote Sensing3 credits
- ESM 520 Management for Engineers3 credits
- ESM 570 Project Management3 credits
- ESM 575 Advanced Engineering Economy3 credits
- UPL 651 Negotiation Strategies3 credits
Thesis / Professional Project
- CMT 699 Master's Thesis (thesis option)9 credits
- CMT 698 Professional Project (project option)3 credits
Entry Requirements
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Careers
Leadership roles with contractors, developers, project-management consultancies and government construction and infrastructure authorities.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
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).
Programme Details
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
Tuition Fee
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.