Program Overview
Level up to in-demand leadership roles on major construction projects by adding applied business strategy to your field experience.
Equip yourself with the knowledge, models and tools to manage time, cost, quality, sustainability, risk, safety and human resources involved in complex projects in the building industry. In addition to construction-specific legal and safety practices, budgeting and sustainable design, you'll explore critical marketing concepts, strategic management and international business.
$13,608*
Total Program Cost
As few as 16 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
$13,608*
Total Program Cost
As few as 16 months
Program Duration
36
Credit Hours
Lamar University's College of Business is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Due in large part to Lamar University's commitment to quality and nationally recognized faculty, the Lamar University MBA has been ranked a Top 10 MBA in Texas, and The Princeton Review ranked Lamar University's College of Business one of the Top 267 Business Schools in the nation.
Program Advantages:
- 100% online courses allow you to study and attend lectures around your busy schedule with an accelerated, 8-week course format that allows you to graduate faster than in a traditional campus-based program. MBA students with an undergraduate business degree can earn their MBA in as few as 16 months.
- Same nationally recognized faculty who teach on campus
- Lamar University is a recognized leader in online education, providing students with opportunities to grow their careers through high-quality, affordable online degree programs
- Lamar University's College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)—the international gold standard for business school accreditation
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Tuition
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In addition to the textbook, some courses may require ancillary course materials that may range up to $150 each. Use of additional resources are at the discretion of each professor.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Calendar
There are several opportunities to begin Lamar University's online MBA in Construction Project Management program online. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
Upcoming Start Dates:
| 8-Week Courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I 2019 | 1/22/2019 | 1/6/2019 | 1/14/2019 | 1/17/2019 | 3/8/2019 |
| Spring II 2019 | 3/20/2019 | 2/27/2019 | 3/6/2019 | 3/18/2019 | 5/14/2019 |
| Summer 2019 | 5/28/2019 | 5/7/2019 | 5/14/2019 | 5/23/2019 | 7/19/2019 |
| Fall I 2019 | 8/26/2019 | 8/5/2019 | 8/12/2019 | 8/22/2019 | 10/16/2019 |
| Fall II 2019 | 10/21/2019 | 9/26/2019 | 10/3/2019 | 10/16/2019 | 12/10/2019 |
Admissions
Lamar University's online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please review the admission guidelines carefully. For specific questions or more details, view our admission FAQs.
Online Application
Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online.
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Official Transcripts*
Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
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Leveling Requirements
Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take three leveling courses – ACCT 5315, ECON 5300 and FINC 5300. An optional self-paced leveling course, BULW 5300, is also available. All international students are required to take BCOM 5300.
Students who are required to take an English proficiency exam prior to admission will also be required to take BCOM 5300. Students who score 7.0 or higher on the ILETS, or the equivalent score on the TOEFL, will be waived from BCOM 5300.
In addition, the MBA director may require the following courses for students whose academic backgrounds in business administration, grade point average, or work experience are limited: BUAL 2310, MGMT 3320, BCOM 5300, MGMT 3310 and/or MKTG 3310.
Pre-MBA
The Pre-MBA program allows students to take up to nine hours of graduate level coursework to apply toward their MBA before taking the GMAT. In order to qualify for Pre-MBA admission, students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. The GPA can be calculated using the applicant's undergraduate cumulative or last 60 hours. After completing your nine hours you must submit an acceptable GMAT score to fully enroll in the MBA program.
University Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following standards:
- A total of at least 1,000 points based on the formula: (200 x GPA) + GMAT score = 1,000 or higher
- -or-
- A total of at least 1,000 points based on the formula: (200 x the GPA of the last 60 hours of undergraduate work) + GMAT score = 1,000 or higher
GMAT waiver
If applicants qualify for the GMAT waiver, based on the criteria below, please complete the GMAT Waiver Form.
Applicants with Business Undergraduate Degrees
The Graduate Management Admissions Test may be waived for applicants having a 3.0 cumulative or higher GPA and 4 or more years of increasing professional or managerial experience.
Students who do not meet the academic requirements specified in the GMAT waiver will be required to submit a GMAT score, meet the MBA admission formula (200 x GPA) + GMAT = 1000, and submit a petition for re-admission.
*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
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Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
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Courses
The MBA in Construction Project Management online features graduate-level business coursework to provide you with the skills to manage increasingly complex projects in the built environment sector. Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take additional leveling courses.
Students with non-business undergraduate degrees may be required to take four leveling courses – ACCT 5315, BULW 5300, ECON 5300 and FINC 5300. All international students are required to take BCOM 5300.
ACCT 5315: Financial Accounting
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Concepts of financial accounting. Emphasis is on the conceptual framework of accounting and preparation and uses of financial statements. Additional topics include, Managerial Accounting and Cost Concepts, Cost Volume Profit Analysis, Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs and Variance Analysis.
ECON 5300: Microeconomic Principles
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to economic principles, allocation of resources, determination of output and prices, distribution and managerial economics. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
FINC 5300: Foundations of Finance
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the financial management function in private business firms, with emphasis on major financial policy decision issues and the analytical techniques used to assist management in making those decisions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, ACCT 5315, ECON 5300 or undergraduate equivalent.
BULW 5300: Legal Environment of Business
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A survey of the legal environment of business including concepts of legal rules, the legal framework to resolve disputes, a study of the concept of property rights, contracts, commercial paper, agency and employment laws, government regulation of business through administrative agencies, and introduction to international law. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
BCOM 5300: Business Communication
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Communication theory and practice with emphasis on variables affecting organizational communications. Intrapersonal, organization, and technological dimensions of communications. Specific areas include cultural and international differences in communication; one-to-one, small group and large group communications; formal and informal networks; electronic transmission; business letters and memoranda; and research papers and formal reports.
ACCT 5370: Managerial Accounting
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Application of accounting data in decision making; cost analysis as applied in the development of budgets and standards; accounting as a tool for cost and pricing; case problems, using the microcomputer as a decision-making tool, which require students to interpret and discuss their analysis in the context of managerial decision-making. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and ACCT 5315 or equivalent.
BUAL 5380: Managerial Decision Making
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
With today's technology, companies are able to collect tremendous amounts of data with relative ease. However, the data are usually meaningless until they are analyzed for trends, patterns, relationships and other useful information. The course will provide you with a variety of methods to help you analyze data sets and uncover important information. But data analysis is often only the first step in solving a problem. Acting on the analysis to make good decisions is the critical next step.
ECON 5370: Managerial Economics
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A study in the depth of the principles and techniques of economics analysis applicable to the problems of business management. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, ECON 5300.
FINC 5310: Financial Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A study of the financial policy of business firms along with the theory supporting that policy. Topics include capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital, dividend policy, and management of working capital, as well. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, FINC 5300 or equivalent.
MKTG 5310: Marketing Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An intensive study of specific marketing concepts and theories. Marketing strategies for the national and multinational firms are surveyed. Emphasis is placed on reading from current journals and other related publications. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
MGMT 5340: International Business
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will be taught as a combination of lecture and interactive seminar at a master’s level. The primary goal of this course is to develop effective management techniques and practices in the international and/or cross-cultural business context. At the same time, this course will strengthen students’ abilities to summarize, critique, and evaluate current managerial practices and issues relevant to international management. Each student will have the opportunity to communicate his/her ideas and thoughts about the assigned readings to others. Likewise, every one will be expected to listen both critically and positively to other students’ thoughts and ideas. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
MGMT 5380: Strategic Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The capstone course for the MBA. The course assumes that the company success depends upon formulation of an astute "game plan" and the ability to implement and execute that game pan proficiently. The purpose of the class is to enable students to “think strategically,” consider the total enterprise, and to make long-term decisions in a global market environment. A prerequisite for the integrative case study. Prerequisite: Must be in last semester of course work and have approval of advisor.
MISY 5340: ERP Overview
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the fundamental business processes and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used to run organizations. The course will begin with an overview of business processes across the supply chain and then show how integrated processes create value. Finally, the course will also demonstrate how these integrated processes fit into ERP systems by assigning students to participate in an ERP simulation system (ERPSim) strategy game.
Students will choose four courses from the list below. Please contact your advisor to discuss the options.
CMGT 5310: Construction Planning and Scheduling
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Basic construction project management and scheduling procedures. Work breakdown structure, critical path method, and scheduling logic. Activity durations, status reports, resource allocation, and control. Covers elements of construction ethics.
CMGT 5325: Construction Project Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Study of the concepts and tools used for the management and control of the construction jobsite, including topics of safety, equipment management, quality control. Covers elements of construction ethics.
CMGT 5350: Legal Practices in Construction
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Construction contracts for commercial projects. Contract procedures, bidding, changes, substitutions, specifications, insurance, bonding, claims, disputes, and payments. Responsibilities of owners and contractors. Covers national and local labor law and labor relations.
CMGT 5370: Construction Safety Management
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The study of safety standards, procedures and tools used in the construction industry. Emphasis on applicable safety codes, OSHA safety requirements, job safety analysis, and the history and impact of construction safety. Covers elements of construction ethics.
CMGT 5320: Construction Cost Estimating and Analysis
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Estimation of construction project costs, direct and indirect, labor, depreciation, material and equipment. Overhead and profit. Topics in cost management include: financial statements, job cost accounting systems, equipment depreciation, forecasting and time value of money, and cost control procedures, bidding and computer-based estimating.
CMGT 5380: Sustainable Built Environment and Society
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the concept of sustainability and understanding of its impact on the environment and society. Covers fundamentals of sustainable technologies and practices for development and operation of built environment, including buildings and infrastructure. It addresses energy-efficient design and construction, as well as sustainable use of natural resources and renewable energy. It also introduces the USGBC LEED Certificate Program and economic analysis of sustainable practices.
*Price does not include leveling courses (if required). Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed.
**Total program cost with leveling courses is $16,470. A $900 Career Changer scholarship is available to all students who are required to taking leveling courses.
