Master of Science In Construction Management

Master of Science In Construction Management

Introducing our new General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi Construction Management Program

 

HPU’s GCA Management Program trains graduates with the skills needed to advance within the construction management industry in project management and leadership roles and earn their MS in Construction Management degree. Veering away from a traditional engineering focus, this program enables students to focus on skills needed to excel as construction and project management professionals. Honolulu's Downtown Campus allows students to gain hands-on construction management knowledge through its rising multitude of commercial, institutional, industrial, and heavy civil construction industries. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead construction projects with efficiency and expertise. Curriculum aligns with learning outcomes with the accreditation requirements from the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

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Complete in as little as 12-months

Earn Professional Certifications

No Prior Business Degree of GMAT/ GRE Necessary

LEARN BY DOING WITH SKILLS-BASED LEARNING

Students have the opportunity to learn from faculty with extensive construction and project management experience in Hawai’i. The program features guest lectures from project management officials and site visits to current construction projects, offering students numerous opportunities for networking and hands-on learning.

CURRICULUM & COURSES TAILORED TO CAREER PATHWAYS

Industry partners deeply rooted in Hawaiʻi influence and shape our curriculum. We are the first and only specialized master's degree in construction management in the state. Our curriculum aligns with the accreditation requirements from the ACCE. Courses cover a wide range of essential subjects, including construction, project management, advanced project scheduling and control, construction cost management, legal aspects of construction, risk management in construction, construction safety, compliance, and sustainability.

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Apply to Earn your MBA at Hawaiʻi Pacific University

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Direct admission for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. (additional review required for bachelor’s degrees with a cumulative GPA below 3.0)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resumé or CV
  • Admission requirements may differ for international applicants.

Priority Application Dates

Fall Entry

July 1

Spring Entry

November 1

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