The degree of Master of Building Construction is designed for those students who wish to pursue advanced work in management of construction, construction techniques and research problems in the construction field.
Course Requirements. The general requirements are the same as those for the Master of Science Building Construction degree except that a minimum of 33 graduate level credits is required. At least 18 credits must be from the Rinker School of Building Construction in graduate-level courses. Nine credits must be earned at the 6000 level in building construction courses. The remaining 15 credits may be earned in other academic units. A thesis is not required, but an independent research study (BCN 6934) of at least three credits is required.
When the student’s course work is completed and the independent research report is complete, the supervisory committee is required to examine the student orally on
Concentrations. The concentration can be pursued in sustainability. The Sustainable Construction Concentration (SCN) has the goal of helping the student connect the activities of planning, designing, building, operating and demolishing the built environment to their impacts on the environment and natural systems function. The resulting degree awarded upon successful completion of the program is a Master of Building Construction (non-thesis) with a concentration in Sustainable Construction.
