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Philadelphia University School of Architecture and Design Construction Management School House Lane and Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 US   Phone: 1-215-951-2943 Fax: 1-215-951-2907   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Construction Management; M.S.-Sustainable Design Certificate Construction Management Certificate On Campus   The M.S. in Construction Management offers those with bachelor’s degrees in construction management, architecture, engineering or business the knowledge and skills to plan and oversee each phase of the commercial or residential construction process. Currently, the demand for trained construction managers exceeds the supply. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting as even to 17 percent increase in the number of construction managers needed through 2014, there is a substantial need for professionals educated in construction materials and methods. The M.S. in Construction Management will prepare you for management positions in a variety of construction projects and construction companies by enhancing professionalism, expertise and responsibility through an emphasis on green building methods with a comprehensive, innovative and multidisciplinary education that is intimately linked to the needs of the construction field. The M.S. in Construction Management is a 31-credit graduate degree program that can be pursued in both day and evening course offerings and on either a full- or part-time basis. Areas of study will include project planning; scheduling and risk management; advanced construction techniques and representation methods; legal and contractual issues; project economics; and health and safety. Moreover, a key component of the program will be the integration of techniques, materials and methods of sustainable building into the construction process. Future construction managers will be trained in the principles of sustainability and Leadership in Energy and Ecological Design (LEED) standards. This degree program provides a balance among various skill sets with emphasis upon practical application that ensures you have the necessary knowledge base to be successful in working in both a hardhat and an office setting.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 249  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 244  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $698  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12564  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable