The information on this page applies only to students who matriculated (i.e., began their M.S.E. CEM graduate program) in Fall 2024 or before. The M.S.E. CEM degree requirements have recently changed. Prospective students interested in applying and current Students who matriculated (i.e., began their M.S.E. CEM graduate program) in Fall 2025 or after, please visit this M.S.E. CEM program page instead.
Overview
The Tishman Construction Management Program (TCMP) offers the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree program in Construction Engineering and Management (CE&M), as well as multiple options for dual degrees in collaboration with other programs at the university. The TCMP also offers the M.S.E. degree program in Civil Engineering (with a specialization in CE&M) for applicants who specifically require that their M.S.E. degree be in Civil Engineering (and not CE&M) for reasons such as scholarship sponsor compliance or active-duty military student rules.
The M.S.E. (CE&M) is the preferred and recommended degree program for most M.S.E. applicants.
The information below describes the M.S.E. program and the available dual-degree options for students admitted Fall 2024 and prior. Please read this entire information. Answers to many questions are available here: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
The M.S.E. program for students admitted Fall 2024 or prior requires 30 credit hours of graduate work, including either a professional practice project, research project, or a thesis. At least two courses must be taken in areas other than construction (i.e., one math and one management cognate).
Students Admitted Fall 2024 and Prior: More information about the M.S.E. program of study can be found in this document outlining Guidelines for MSE (CE&M) Students Admitted Fall 2024 and Prior. Students can also view or download a Plan-of-Study Form.
Dual Master’s Degree Programs
The Tishman Construction Management Program has formal dual degree programs with the College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Graduate School of Business Administration through which a student can earn the MSE (CE&M) or the MEng (CE&M) and the Master of Architecture or the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Dual degree programs can also combine the MEng (CE&M) or MSE (CE&M) with Master’s in structures, materials, geotechnical, industrial and operations engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering and sustainable systems. Students complete course requirements for both degrees; however, dual counting of some courses reduces the total hours to below that required when pursuing the degrees separately.
For each dual degree program, prospective students must apply to, meet all admission requirements for, and be accepted independently into both programs. Students enrolled in any of the individual programs may apply for admission to a dual program, but they can save time and unnecessary coursework by planning both programs in advance. These dual programs provide unique opportunities to gain the knowledge and credentials of two related programs, each of which is recognized to be among the strongest in the United States.
Students can double count up to 6 credits towards the M.S.E. (CE&M) or the MEng (CE&M).
For further information contact:
- CEE Graduate Desk: [email protected] +1-734-647-1082
- Professor Carol C. Menassa, Professor and Program Advisor: [email protected]