Curriculum developed and taught by faculty from the
The Master of Construction Business program is designed to bring students together that have some professional experience related to the planning, design, and construction industry and build on the knowledge gained in the workplace. The program is set up to develop executive business skills in the context of construction management while gaining valuable real world experience along the way. Course content focuses on financial management, business accounting, construction planning and development, advanced construction concepts and processes, and leadership skills. Graduates of our program will be positioned to advance their careers in the planning, design, and construction industry.
About
The University of Oklahoma online Master of Construction Business program is a collaborative program between the Gibbs College of Architecture and the Price College of Business. The program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in executive business processes in the context of construction management. Students in the program come from varied backgrounds and will be prepared to advance their careers in the design and construction industry. The diversity of the students in the program make for an excellent educational experience for all involved.
Proposed Course Sequence:
Program Core:
Introduction to Construction Management
Construction Management Capstone
Construction Business Development
Advanced Lean Construction
Advanced Leadership in Construction
Advanced Construction Law
Experiential Learning in Design & Construction
Financial Accounting
Financial Management
Investments (ACCT 5202, FIN 5102)
Quantitative Analysis
Organizational Behavior
Negotiations
Management of Information Systems
Production/Operations Management
Real Estate Finance
Managerial Economics
Online Course Modules
Two In-Person Residencies (3 days each)
Rolling Admissions
Fall and Spring
Graduating from the University of Oklahoma connects you to thousands of graduates. With a rich tradition and history, graduates have opportunities to network with Sooners already in the accounting profession through many formal and informal networks.
OU’s graduate school experience is built on the idea that our world-class faculty are mixed with professors of practice to provide valuable instruction in a high-quality online learning environment.
Each class is carefully selected to foster a personalized, engaging experience with both faculty and peers. The format includes both synchronous and asynchronous activities designed to be similar to the experience students would have on-campus.
For 2020-2021, costs include:
· $31,520 (32 credit hours at $985 per credit hour)*
· $350 tuition deposit due upon enrollment
· Books and materials are an additional cost
Financial aid is available for qualifying students. For more information, please contact the Department of OU Online Financial Aid at onlineaid@ou.edu.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
To apply to the online Master of Construction Business, students must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or appropriate international equivalent).
Students should have earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate studies, and have a minimum of three years work experience in the built environment.
To apply, students must:
Applicants may be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), depending on their work experience and prior education. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed individually.
The online Master of Construction Business admissions committee operates under a rolling admission process. Once the Office of Graduate Admissions has received all required application materials and evaluated transcripts, the committee will strive to respond to all applicants within two weeks.
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form above and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
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