Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM)
The Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) program aims at educating and training interdisciplinary professionals in order to provide them with the needed expertise for advanced technical activities in Construction and relevant areas of Construction Management.
Intakes
- Feb
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In addition to admission by the University Office of Admissions and Records (UOAR), an applicant for graduate study in the MSCM must be admitted by the Department of Civil Engineering & Construction Engineering Management and the College of Engineering. It is the responsibility of the student to follow a current CSULB Catalog, which sets forth the policies of the University, the College of Engineering, and CECEM Department graduate programs.
Students with a domestic undergraduate degree require:
An earned Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in construction related degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Graduates of curricula outside these program areas may be required to satisfy program prerequisite before full admission into the program
Completion of the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE); the Department will determine the appropriate level of competency
Exception: The GRE requirement is waived for applicants only if the applicant has an undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, or architectural engineering from a US accredited program (i.e. ACCE, ABET, etc.) AND has more than 3 years of managerial construction experience. A resume must be submitted that details this experience along with contact information for verification purposes.
A statement of purpose (with clear indication of the emphasis)
Students with an international undergraduate degree require:
An earned Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in construction related degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Graduates of curricula outside these program areas may be required to satisfy program prerequisite before full admission into the program
English language proficiency, with a TOEFL score of >= 80 (iBT) or IELTS score of >= 6
Completion of the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE); the Department will determine the appropriate level of competency
A statement of purpose (with clear indication of the emphasis) Note: The institution code for GRE and TOEFL reporting is 4389.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
11880 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD

