Executive Construction Management Graduate Certificate (Online)
Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute
Key Information
Campus location
West Lafayette, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 682 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Cost for Indiana residents per credit hour; Cost for out-of-state residents: $906 per credit hour
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Introduction
Accepting Applications Now for Spring 2019
Gain knowledge of the foundations of construction management. This knowledge will help you apply the theories and principles of construction management to effectively identify, analyze, and manage construction operations within your organization.
With a graduate certificate from Purdue University, professionals will learn to analyze techniques for contemporary construction business practices including accounting and finance practice, legal obligations, rights and remedies pertaining to construction company bidding, contracts, and construction changes, risk management, and marketing theory and process.
Admissions
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Curriculum
Participate in live, interactive classes on weeknights from 7-9:30 pm (EST) for 15 weeks (10 weeks in summer). Live classrooms are strategically designed to enhance the instruction and interaction between the construction industry and academic leaders. Our flexible courses provide the opportunity to master emerging construction management techniques and gives you the knowledge that you can put into practice on the job right away. Students are able to complete the 12 credit-hour graduate certificate in 2 to 3 years.
MS in Construction Management
For students who are more interested in a master's program, we offer a Master's in 'Construction Management'. Four courses are required for the certificate program (12 credit hours), all of which may be credited to the existing MS in Construction Management degree in the event that the student opts to continue in the MS degree program.
Program Outcome
The curriculum is designed to prepare qualified individuals for leadership positions in the construction industry, with emphasis on construction operations and company level management.
Career Opportunities
This certificate has been of interest to these professionals
- Construction Company Owner/President
- Project Manager
- Construction Superintendent/Manager
- Senior Claims Analyst
- Construction Consultant
- Designer
- Building Inspector
- Construction Foreman
- Contract Manager
- General Laborer
- Civil Engineer
- Architect