Master of Business Administration in Construction Project Management Online
Knowledgeable managers are crucial to the success of any construction project. By integrating an advanced curriculum on construction project management with a comprehensive business education, this online MBA program prepares business leaders to run projects that meet performance, operational, scope and sustainability goals on a national or international scale.
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. Note: Some courses in this degree program use software only compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system and will not be compatible with Mac OS.
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.
Tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing Master of Business Administration in Construction Project Management. Our tuition is affordable, and can be paid by the course.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
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
Our Master of Business Administration in Construction Project Management online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 06/01/2021 | 05/11/2021 | 05/18/2021 | 05/24/2021 | 08/09/2021 |
| Fall 1 | 08/17/2021 | 07/27/2021 | 08/03/2021 | 08/10/2021 | 10/11/2021 |
| Fall 2 | 10/18/2021 | 09/21/2021 | 09/28/2021 | 10/11/2021 | 12/14/2021 |
Admissions
The Master of Business Administration in Construction Project Management online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
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.
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 9 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 9 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 (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be waived for applicants who have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA OR 3 or more years of increasing professional/managerial experience (with a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA).
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.
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
Check to see if the program is offered to residents in your state before applying by clicking here.
*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require or college community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.
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. Several courses in this program teach you how to use software compatible with Microsoft Windows operating systems (not compatible with Mac OS).
Students will select three concentration electives from below.
*Price does not include leveling courses (if required). Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed.
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