Build Your Construction Career with Strategic Leadership Skills

Earn your Master of Science in Construction Management at Kennesaw State University, located near Atlanta, Georgia. The MSCM program is designed to help you think strategically, sharpen your legal acumen, and teach you how to make data-informed decisions to successfully lead teams for complex building projects.

Program Snapshot:

  • Format: In Person w/ Select Online Courses
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Cost: Tuition/Fees
  • Entry Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Time to Complete: 2 years
  • Application Deadlines:  
    • Fall: July 1
    • Spring: November 1 

Information Session:

Attend a virtual MS in Construction Management information session to learn more about the program's application process, curriculum, scholarship options, and networking and employment opportunities. Also, get your questions answered.

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Career Options

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You do need a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, construction technology, architecture, management or a related degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants with little or no background in these fields may be conditionally accepted into the graduate program, requiring the successful completion of foundational coursework.

  • This graduate-level program is ideal for future executives. The coursework is designed to help you think strategically, sharpen your legal acumen, and learn how to make data-informed decisions.

    As an MSCM student, you will learn how to:

    • Manage complex construction data using advanced informatics, forecasting tools, and digital documentation systems to make data-driven decisions.
    • Develop strategic approaches to estimate and bid on multi-million dollar projects. You will learn to analyze market conditions, risk factors, and cost variables to win contracts and maximize profitability.
    • Master the art of risk management in construction by being able to anticipate, assess, and control risks in large-scale projects, ensuring safety compliance and financial stability.
    • Navigate the legal landscape of construction with more confidence. Learn to interpret contracts, manage claims, and ensure regulatory compliance – skills that are essential for leadership roles in today’s complex construction environment.

    Possible career roles include:

    • Construction Manager
    • Wind Energy Development Manager
    • General and Operations Manager
    • Heavy Construction
    • Specialty Construction
    • Facilities Management
    • Job Superintendent
    • Land Development Manager

  • The College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) at Kennesaw State University is pleased to announce the availability of many scholarship awards for undergraduate and graduate students. Each scholarship award, and the amount, will be based on the actual funds available. Complete the Request for Information form at the of the webpage to receive more details about the available Construction Management Awards and Scholarships.

  • If you’re an international student interested in applying for the MSCM program, please note that the international application deadlines are: Fall (June 1) & Spring (October 1)

    MSCM offers Optional Practical Training (OPT) – a STEM-designated program that qualify international graduates for up to 36 months of OPT coursework in the U.S. 

    International students must meet basic international admissions requirements for their classification, and you may have additional requirements based on visa type, country of origin, and educational history. Submit your contact information using the Request for Information form above to receive additional details.

 Program Benefits

  • Accreditation – This degree program has been recognized for its quality. The Construction Management degree is one of only six in the U.S. accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
  • Learning Model Options: Choose from the elective, thesis or project-based learning model.
  • Scholarship Opportunities: The College of Architecture and Construction Management awards among the highest number and largest scholarships at KSU.
  • Networking and Job Placement Opportunities: Connect with industry executives at our career fairs. Also, our Advisory Board includes leading construction companies from the region, and they recruit from KSU and actively help our students and graduates network.
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Department Contact Information

College of Architecture and Construction Management
Department of Construction Management
Kennesaw State University
Building H, Ste. 330
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (470) 578-4215
Email: constructionmanagement@kennesaw.edu

For Application and Enrollment Inquiries:

Office of Graduate Admissions 
Phone: (470) 578-4377
Email: ksugrad@kennesaw.edu