Construction Graduate Training

Graduate degrees make construction managers more employable.

Construction and project managers oversee the day-to-day development of residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. While most people in the field only have a bachelor's degree and work experience, some professionals might choose to further their education with a graduate training program.

Construction Management

Earning a master's degree in construction management can help you move into a leadership position in the construction industry and can often lead to higher-paying jobs. Such programs cover advanced management strategies, cost-control procedures, construction regulations and law, financial management and construction information systems.

Building Technology

A graduate degree in building technology provides you with the educational background and training necessary to create, develop and produce new technologies for the building industry. Students learn the principles of engineering, and combine them with the practical aspects of building and construction technology.

Civil Engineering

A graduate training program in civil engineering will give you a better sense of the engineering principles behind construction and building structures. Students are often required to study special topics in the field, such as green building, special materials and structural designs.

References

• Florida International University: M.S. in Construction Science
• MIT: M.S. in Building Technology
• Michigan Tech: M.S. in Civil Engineering

Resources

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction Managers