Mission

Drawing from a diverse range of technological advancements emerging from cutting-edge research across several disciplines, the University of Miami’s MS in Construction Management program offers a rich academic curriculum to meet the industry's need for construction professionals both domestically and internationally, across building and infrastructure sectors. The program's education and workforce training mission focuses on the deployment of emerging technological innovations, methods, and practices as a transformative response to the global design and construction sector’s needs.

The Master of Science in Executive Construction Management is a 30-credit interdisciplinary program designed for accomplished professionals in the design and construction industry who are ready to advance their careers.

Enrollment is limited to 10 students per year in the fall term. Courses focus on active learning, emphasizing practical information from current industry practices and real-world examples. With small classes taught by leaders of major construction organizations, the program fosters insightful discussions between high-caliber students and industry leaders, providing an education grounded in practical knowledge and the extensive experience of guest faculty.

Courses are offered in the late afternoons, evenings, and on weekends to accommodate working professionals. The program addresses current issues in construction management and meets industry needs by developing candidates for middle and upper management positions, as well as entrepreneurship.

Growth in the construction industry is projected to outpace all other industries through 2030, creating high demand for qualified professionals. The Certificate in Construction Management addresses this demand by providing advanced knowledge, discipline, and skills needed to tackle industry challenges and prepare future leaders of design and construction-related organizations worldwide.

The certificate program leverages the culture and resources of cross-disciplinary course offerings and faculty expertise. It is open to students from diverse backgrounds who seek to transition their careers into the construction sector while enhancing their academic credentials and professional development goals.

Pressing demands to advance the construction industry's response to global challenges, such as climate change impacts and urban community resilience, require a strategically educated and trained workforce. The Certificate in Sustainable Construction aims to create professional training pathways that focus on deploying emerging technological innovations, sustainability, next-generation building materials, energy efficiency, and water resource management. The program seeks to transform the design and construction sector into a true partner in global decarbonization efforts.

The program is committed to being a leader in the advancement and dissemination of design and construction management knowledge globally. As educators of the men and women who will facilitate, lead and implement the processes of constructing the built environment. We encourage our students, future industry leaders, to address the critical social, economic, and environmental challenges facing the construction industry and to make meaningful contributions in the shaping of the built environment.

We believe in the value of knowledge as gained by experience and exposure to real-world problems. We also value the importance of developing skills in management, leadership, critical thinking, engagement, social responsibility and collaboration in the construction industry. We believe that these skills are crucial to the delivery of the built environment that exceeds the standards for time, money, and performance.

We value collaboration and partnerships with industry stakeholders to explore solutions that improve efficiencies in the industry and promote cutting edge practices and technologies and enhance student engagement and achievement in academics and extra-curricular activities.

We believe that learning does not stop at graduation. The lifelong learning initiatives are key to continued growth, debate and overall success of the industry.