Master of Construction Management/Executive Master of Construction Management

Overview

The Construction Management program at SoA is designed to broaden the educational and career options for our graduates, by providing an integrative, flexible, and state of the art curriculum that prepares students with the knowledge, discipline and marketable skills to become future leaders of design and construction-related organizations worldwide.

Two degrees are offered. The Master of Construction Management is designed to enhance the educational and career opportunities for graduates of architecture, engineering and construction programs by expanding the knowledge and skills of design and construction of the built environment. For experienced industry professionals seeking to enhance their career opportunities, an Executive Master of Construction Management is available.

The Master of Construction Management (MCM) is an interdisciplinary 36-credit program and open to graduates from Architecture, Engineering, and Construction related programs. The curriculum will broaden educational and career options for students. Formal knowledge and experience in project and construction management are highly sought after by, architectural and engineering firms, construction companies and real estate developers. The degree is STEM designated which allows international students to apply for OPT for up to 36 months after graduation.

The Executive Masters of Construction Management (EMCM) program is designed for accomplished professionals in the design and construction industry who are ready to take their career to the next level.

“Programs like Miami’s Master of Construction Management are the lifeblood and future of our industry. More and more we need young, talented and qualified professionals to support all of the exciting work here in Miami and across the south Florida region. Our partnership with Miami’s Master of Construction Management program is ripe with opportunity and is closely aligned with Balfour Beatty’s robust internship program. It’s an exciting time to be in construction and we look forward to working with the incredible talent that will come from this program.”

Scott Skidelsky

President | Balfour Beatty

Testimonial

“The MCM program gives you the best aspects of an academic institution with top professors, facilities, and career support. At the same time, the program provides hands-on and real-world experiences. This combination allows you to begin adding value to the workplace immediately upon graduation.”

Ariel Newfield

Master of Construction Management

Class of 2018

Why Construction Management at the School of Architecture?

School culture

The School of Architecture offers students a unique culture centered on creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. Our culture supports 21st-century learning by integrating technology in flexible learning spaces where students focus on project-based learning and practical experience.

Project-based learning

Students are exposed to learning in relevant, real-world contexts led by world-class experts and practitioners in the field.

Industry partnerships

The Master of Construction Management program is supported by a stellar Industry Advisory Board composed from the upper leadership of the most important players in the industry. In addition to steering the mission and goals of the program, members mentor students and provide a practical learning experience through internships and practicums in their organizations.

Job outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11.1 percent employment growth for construction managers between 2016 and 2026. In that period, an estimated 44,800 jobs should open up.

Construction Managers made a median salary of $91,370 in 2017. The best-paid 25 percent made $121,570 that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $69,470.

Mission

The mission of the program is to broaden educational and career options for our graduates and to provide an integrative, flexible, and state of the art curriculum that prepares students with the knowledge, discipline and the marketable skills to become future leaders of design and construction-related organizations worldwide. Students are encouraged, as future industry leaders of the industry, 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.

Vision

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, as 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.

Core Values

We believe in the value of knowledge as gained by experience and exposure to real-world problems and the importance of developing skills in management and 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.

https://mcm.arc.miami.edu/index.html

About us

An intrinsic philosophy of U-SoA’s faculty is to build a better world. This is expressed in a design program that is ideal and pragmatic, academic and practical, theoretical and actual. U-SoA trains visionary practitioners who pursue architecture as a combination of civic art and building science.

The Mission of the School of Architecture is:

• To prepare students for professional leadership and lifelong learning in architecture, urbanism, and related fields.
• To advance knowledge and technology through research, and creative practice.
• To deploy knowledge and technology through professional engagement, real-world applications, and community service.
• To promote the goals of environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic sustainability.

The Strategic Orientation of the School of Architecture is:

To become a hemispheric leader in problem-based learning and project-based research while contributing solutions to the challenges facing urban environments locally and globally.

Recent History

The School has gone through a dynamic transition, transformation and expansion in the past 5 years. Regular faculty were increased by 20 percent with international high- profile appointments while upgrades to facilities included the B.E. & W.R. BuildLab and the Thomas P. Murphy Design Studio Building.

The recent investments in faculty and infrastructure intensified efforts in experiential collaborative learning and in the use of emerging digital technology for design, fabrication and construction. Together they enhance and sharpen the relevance and efficacy of the school in tackling the challenges facing the city in the 21st century, particularly in South Florida—ground zero for climate change impacts. These challenges have galvanized the school community around a common purpose: to build expertise and interdisciplinary resources while also mobilizing hemispheric partnerships in contributing to urban resilience.

Research Platforms/Labs and Centers include:

• The Center for Urban and Community Design (C.U.C.D.)
• Lu_Lab: engaging collaborative and diverse teams to explore future design scenarios embedded in cultural, economic, social, and ecological urbanisms.
• RAD Lab: offering hands on interaction with emerging technology, leading students in studio-like environment to build and test working prototypes that integrate information technology with the built environment
• Fabrication Lab
• AR/VR Lab
• Zenciti Research Unit (focused on smart city research)
• Design/Build Program (housed in the B.E. & W.R. BuildLab)

Community Outreach

Community outreach is a cornerstone of U-SoA's curriculum.

In 2015, Dean el-Khoury initiated U-Serve, a day of service, dedicated to the community.

In its first year, 200+ participated in a Little Havana project, enabling the City of Miami to establish a comprehensive inventory of their building stock.

In year two, U-Serve partnered with the Friends of the Underline to "green" 10 miles of space under the Metrorail.

In April 2015, the school received a substantial grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to help bring “third places” to Miami neighborhoods.

Accreditation

In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year, three-year, or two-year term of accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established educational standards.

Master of Architecture degree programs may require a preprofessional undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the preprofessional degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.

The University of Miami School of Architecture offers the following NAAB-accredited degree programs:

• B.Arch. (171 undergraduate credits)
• M.Arch I (3-year Track – 105 graduate credits)
• M.Arch II (2-year Track – 60 graduate credits)

The next accreditation visit for all programs: 2025-2026.