Columbia University School of Continuing Education Construction Administration 203 Lewisohn Hall, 2970 Broadway, MC 4110 New York, NY 10027 US   Phone: 1-212-854-9699   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Construction Administration On Campus   Construction administrators oversee projects from design through completion, ensuring that work is finished on schedule and within budgetary guidelines. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there are currently more than 431,000 professionals employed as construction managers or administrators in the U.S., and opportunities in this area are expected to continue growing through at least 2014 as building projects proliferate and the demand for skilled administrators increases. The curriculum, focused exclusively on the commercial and residential building sectors of the industry, encompasses the increasingly complex process of construction administration, from design through build, essential for those charged with bringing projects to completion safely and within budget. Courses provide in-depth coverage of key topics such as cost estimating and project financing, construction techniques, human and material resources, construction law, conflict resolution, and environmental safety and conservation. During the final two terms, students develop and complete a master’s project, working individually and in teams to analyze plans and specifications and create the final management plan and manual for a real-world construction project.     Accreditation Information: Columbia University  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Three to five years of front-line experience in the construction industry.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: