Boston, MA – Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced it has received approval to offer a Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) in fall 2010. This professional degree program is designed to educate construction professionals in advanced management principles and in construction management (CM) issues, topics, and practices. Graduates of the program will be prepared to assume advanced managerial and leadership positions in construction-related careers.
The key differentiators that make the MSCM program unique are that it examines common general management techniques, leveraging components and resources from Wentworth’s Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management; explores advanced CM issues specific to the built environment; and utilizes a combination of technologies and team instruction by leading industry professionals and academics. Students will be exposed to research methodology and problem solving, and will be encouraged to publish their scholarly works in relevant journals.
“The MSCM program and curriculum were designed through the close collaboration among faculty, alumni, and industry leaders,” said Dr. Russell Pinizzotto, vice president of academic affairs and provost. “As faster than average employment growth is expected over the next several years—due in part to the economic stimulus package and investment in infrastructure and sustainability projects—the professional opportunities for construction managers is expected to mirror this employment trend.”
Offered as a hybrid model to address accessibility for students, the MSCM program is taught part-time, utilizing a combination of on-site and distance education pedagogy. On-site classes are scheduled for evenings and weekends and administered through Wentworth’s division of professional studies, The Arioch Center @ Wentworth. The program can be completed in less than two years, and thesis and non-thesis options are available which allow for a variety of employment or educational opportunities. Example positions could include senior project managers, project executives, corporate executives, business owners, and construction educators.
“Designed to be the top professional degree program for graduate construction management in New England, the MSCM addresses industry needs and represents a natural progression from our undergraduate CM program,” said Dr. Craig Capano, department head for the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environment. “Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to advance careers and successfully function in middle and upper management level positions in the construction industry.”
The MSCM program has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MDHE) and is pending approval from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It represents Wentworth’s second master’s degree offering, following the launch of a Master of Architecture degree in November 2009.
More information regarding the MSCM program can be accessed at www.wit.edu/mscm.
