Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management
The master's degree program in the School of Building Construction focuses on management-based education for industry professionals seeking executive leadership positions in the industry. Our graduate training offers a holistic approach to business processes, integrating coursework, seminars, and hands-on learning to equip today's industry professionals with the resources they need to excel in their professional careers. The graduate program consists of two concentrations:
- Program and Facility Management
- Technology
Students can complete either a thesis or non-thesis option for the degree.
Students in the program come from a variety of backgrounds, often with experience in facility management, construction, architecture, engineering, city planning, management, or business. The program is tailored to meet the needs of professionals by offering evening classes, giving students the flexibility of continuing to work while taking courses.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BC 6650 | Advanced Project Management | 3 |
| BC 6550 | Design and Construction Processes for Integrated Services | 3 |
| BC 6250 | Value Management for Integrated Facility Design and Construction | 3 |
| BC 6300 | Safety and Environmental Issues | 3 |
| BC 6685 | Leadership and Communications in Design and Construction | 3 |
| Approved Electives 1 | 6 | |
| BC 7100 | Quantitative Methods for Construction Research | 3 |
| Master's Thesis | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Thesis students should not declare a concentration. Approved electives may be taken from Approved Elective list or from the concentration lists.
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BC 6650 | Advanced Project Management | 3 |
| BC 6550 | Design and Construction Processes for Integrated Services | 3 |
| BC 6250 | Value Management for Integrated Facility Design and Construction | 3 |
| BC 6300 | Safety and Environmental Issues | 3 |
| BC 6685 | Leadership and Communications in Design and Construction | 3 |
| Concentration Courses 1 | 12 | |
| Approved Electives 2 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
See concentration lists below.
- 2
See Approved Electives list below.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program and Facility Management Concentration | ||
| BC 6185 | Introduction to Construction Program Management | 3 |
| BC 6485 | Management of Preconstruction Phase as Owner | 3 |
| BC 6200 | Maintenance Management of Built Assets | 3 |
| BC 6100 | Professional Trends in Facility Management | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Concentration | ||
| BC 6050 | Building Information Modeling for Multi-disciplinary Integration | 3 |
| BC 6005 | Technology Applications in the Construction Industry | 3 |
| BC 8803 | Special Topics (Digital Twins for the Built Environment) | 3 |
| BC 8803 | Special Topics (Construction 4.0) | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Electives | ||
| BC 6675 | Residential Design and Construction | 3 |
| BC 6370 | Real Estate Policy, Trends, Ethics | 3 |
| BC 6600 | Facilities Management Financial Analysis | 3 |
| BC 6475 | Real Estate Development Law | 3 |
| BC 6350 | Design and Construction Law | 3 |
| BC 6270 | Community Design and Development | 3 |
| BC 6975 | The Evolution of a Deal | 3 |
| BC 7100 | Quantitative Methods for Construction Research | 3 |
| CEE 6140 | Advanced Planning and Estimating Methods | 3 |
| CEE 8813 | Special Topics (Construction Industry Best Practices) | 3 |