Master of Science [M.Sc.] Construction Administration

at Columbia University

Modules
 

• Elementals of Construction Management

• Contract Management

• Scheduling for Modern Construction Short Core

• IT Advantages in Construction Short Core

• Finance and Accounting in the Construction Industry

• Estimating Project Costs

• Project and Construction Management

• Safety in the Construction Industry

• Legal Issues in Building Construction

• Construction Administration Capstone Project

• Core Engineering

• Managing the Engineering and Construction Process

• Principles of Construction Techniques

All students must complete the following requirements:
 

• U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
   

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.
 

• TOEFL iBT minimum score requirement of 100

• 7.0 Overall score in IELTS

• Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

• While at least 2 to 3 years of industry experience is ideal, applicants with less experience who have worked in family businesses or through internships are encouraged to apply.

• An engineering background is not required.
   

If your primary language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS Academic unless both of the following are true:

• the language of instruction of your undergraduate degree conferring institution is English, and

• you completed two or more years at the institution.
   

Applicant total scores must meet the Columbia SPS minimum requirement of 100 (TOEFL iBT) or 7.0 (IELTS Academic) to be admissible. You will be required to enter your test scores or your anticipated testing date within the online application, and official test score reports will be required for your application to be considered complete and ready for admission review. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores are valid for two years after your test date. Applicants receiving scores below the posted minimums may be advised to apply directly to the American Language Program. 
 

• To submit TOEFL iBT scores: Visit www.ets.org and send your official score to our school code 2594. Please note: we do not accept TOEFL best scores.

• To submit IELTS Academic scores: After you have submitted your application, please upload your unofficial IELTS Academic score report. Alternatively, you can also send us your official score through your testing center.
   

Applicants whose primary language is not English may be required to complete an intensive course with the American Language Program (ALP) prior to beginning their studies in the degree program as a condition for admission.
 

Applicants may also be asked to complete an interview using a video conferencing tool. 

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