The 1+1 MS in Sustainable Design and MS in Construction Management accelerated dual degree program is designed for students committed to advancing both  sustainable design and construction practices.

In today’s industry, employers value candidates who not only can design the built environment, but also can help meet sustainability goals and adhere to green building standards. Our program equips students with the necessary skills in these areas, making dual degree holders indispensable in the field.

Program Highlights

Combining the MS in Sustainable Design and MS in Construction Management into a two-year program provides an efficient transition from undergraduate study to an advanced professional degree.

This dual degree pathway allows students to:

  • Fully explore both disciplines in as little as two years, resulting in the award of both degrees.
  • Better capitalize on the synergies between the two disciplines and increase their competitive edge—while reducing both tuition cost and time—instead of obtaining both degrees independently.
  • Reduce the total number of credits required to earn both degrees from 69 to 60.

Curriculum

The MS in Sustainable Design and MS in Construction Management is a STEM-designated program (CIP Code 04.0902). 

Students may start this program during the fall or spring semester. The curriculum below may be adjusted depending on the start term.

Year One

Fall

  • SD-Principals & Methods of Sustainable Design
  • SD-Adaptive & Resilient Design
  • CM-Construction Estimating & Scheduling
  • CM-Construction Law: Roles & Responsibilities

Spring

  • SD-Resilient Cities & Communities
  • SD-Eco Systems for Resilient Cities
  • CM-Project Finance & Cost Control
  • CM-Construction Risk Management

Summer

  • SD-Sustainable Systems for Living Buildings
  • SD-Building Info Modeling for Sustainable Design

Year Two

Fall

  • SD-Thesis 1 OR Elective
  • SD-Living Buildings
  • SD-Sustainable Systems for Living Buildings
  • CM-Master’s Project I

Spring

  • SD-Thesis 2
  • SD-Master’s Project II
  • Elective

Summer

  • Elective
  • Elective
  • SD-Capstone