Online Master of Science in Construction Management

Total credit hours per program: 36 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $855

Total cost with fees: $30,780

Core Courses

Electives (students will select 9 courses)

Graduate School

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or the equivalent from a foreign institution
• GPA – 3.0 on all undergraduate work (or last half-degree) and a 3.0 on any graduate work already complete

Master Program Requirements

• Construction Management academic or field experience in construction estimating, scheduling, and project management. If missing, leveling coursework will be required prior to graduation.

Additional information about LSU Graduate admission requirements are located here.

• Cost Estimator
• Construction Manager
• Field Engineer
• Project Manager
• Scheduler
• Estimator

Our construction management master’s degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Our online MS in Construction Management provides students with a strong foundation in leadership principles and a variety of construction subjects.

Students will gain professional knowledge in the following:

• Research methods
• Project management and delivery
• Leadership and dispute management 
• Advanced construction productivity and sustainable construction
• Soils and materials in construction 

Why choose LSU’s online Master of Science in Construction Management?

Our online master’s degree in construction management will provide students with the tools to advance and become capable leaders. It’s a degree that can help construction professionals secure more senior positions, obtain a higher salary, and open new doors to more rewarding construction organizations. 

It takes more than having expert knowledge to succeed in the increasingly competitive construction landscape. The program curriculum’s emphasis on both leadership and managerial skills sets it apart from programs at other universities that focus primarily on construction practice. Because the classes are seven weeks long and the program is offered 100 percent online, students don’t have to sacrifice their other personal commitments to achieve their educational goals. Our online program is equal in quality to an in-person MSCM degree, ensuring that virtual learners are being molded for the same levels of success as on-campus students. Additionally, enrolled students will be prepared for the Associate Constructor Level 1 Exam.

While professional licensure and certifications are available in fields related to our degree programs, our programs do not directly result in licensure or certification. Licensure in fields related to engineering, construction management, or computer science generally falls under the jurisdiction of external organizations such as state licensing boards. For example, engineering licensure in Louisiana is governed by Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying (LAPELS) Board. If you intend to pursue such credentials, we advise you to contact the applicable authority to familiarize yourself with their specific requirements. Further, you may contact the associate dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering (coeasscdean@lsu.edu) with questions related to licensure or certification.

Question:  Will my degree say LSU Online?

Answer: No, upon program completion you will receive the same diploma as your on-campus peers.

Question: Do I ever need to appear at the LSU campus for online LSU programs?

Answer: No, you do not. Online LSU programs are 100% online and require no on-campus appearance. Check with your program for any activities or events that may be available to you should you be in the Baton Rouge area.

Question: How do I find out who my advisor and/or class instructor is?

Answer: Your advisor will be assigned by your department. Feel free to contact your department for specifics as to who your instructor will be for a class. Generally, Moodle (the class delivery system) displays class information at least 10 to 14 days before the class begins. Instructions for Moodle are covered in the LSU Online Orientation.

Question: Is financial aid available for online students?

Answer: Yes, students in an online LSU graduate program may be eligible for financial aid. For more information email your questions to lsuonlinefinaid@lsu.edu.

Question: Is this program fully accredited?

Answer: Yes, LSU’s Master of Science in Construction Management blends is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Question: Do I have to pay the full tuition upfront?

Answer: No, you pay as you go for each course you’re registered in for the term.