This unique full-time, 1+1 accelerated dual degree option provides a means for students to fully explore both disciplines in as little as two years, resulting in the award of both an MS in Sustainable Design and an MS in Construction Management. Rather than completing both graduate curricula separately and obtaining the degrees independently, this option allows students to better capitalize on the synergies between the two disciplines and increase their competitive edge while reducing tuition cost and time.
Employers value candidates who can not only design the built environment but also help meet sustainability goals and adhere to green building standards, making dual-degree holders indispensable in the field.
The total number of credits required to earn both degrees is reduced from 69 to 60.
For more information on the MS in Sustainable Design program, contact Rob Fryer. For more information on the MS in Construction Management program, contact Gulbin Ozcan-Deniz.
The MS in Sustainable Design / MS in Construction Management is a STEM designated program (CIP Code 04.0902).
Curriculum
Students can start this program during the Fall or Spring Semester; the curriculum below may be adjusted depending on start term.
Year 1
Sustainable Design
- Principles & Methods of Sustainable Design
- Adaptive & Resilient Design Studio
- Resilient Cities & Communities
- Eco Systems for Resilient Cities
- SDN 603 or 609
- SDN 604 or 609
Construction Management
- CMGT 600 - Construction Estimating & Scheduling
- CMGT 602 - Construction Information Modeling
- CMGT 603 - Construction Law: Roles & Responsibilities
- CMGT 604 - Project Finance & Cost Control
- CMGT 606 - Construction Risk Management
Year 2
Sustainable Design
- Sustainable Design Thesis 1
- Living Buildings
- Sustainable Systems for Living Buildings
- Sustainable Design Thesis 2
Construction Management
- CMGT 612 - Advanced Construction Project Management
- CMGT 901 - Construction Management Master’s Project
Electives
- Elective
- Elective