Part of University of Michigan Master of Science in Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management (on-campus)
Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate
With the Construction Engineering and Management MasterTrack™ Certificate, you'll develop core professional skills in construction management in approximately 6-7 months.
Limited seats! Enroll before the next online course starts on August 13.
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Earn Degree CreditIf you're admitted to the full Master's program, your MasterTrack™ Certificate counts towards your degree
About this MasterTrack™ Certificate
Become a skilled construction manager in just 6-7 months. Earn qualified degree credit towards an engineering Master’s degree through an in-depth training program
The Construction Management MasterTrack Certificate will prepare you to thrive in today’s global construction industry, which needs more highly-skilled professionals than ever. Demand for construction managers is growing and is expected to continue to climb in the U.S. and around the world. Construction engineers and project managers are involved in the planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and evaluation of constructed facilities. However, many engineering, management, and architecture professionals in the construction industry lack the knowledge needed to coordinate an entire construction project. Through projects designed by faculty from the University of Michigan Tishman Construction Management Program, you’ll learn to apply the accounting, project management and decision making techniques vital to construction projects worldwide. With an effort of around five hours per week for 6-7 months, the Construction Management MasterTrack Certificate program will prepare you to apply your knowledge to a management job in the construction industry.
What you will learn
- How construction projects are created, organized, and financed
- The appropriate techniques to properly account for ongoing construction projects
- Best practices for keeping construction projects organized and on schedule
- How to use the proper equipment for efficiency and safety
- Leading sustainability practices in the construction industry today
Skills you will gain
Construction AccountingProject Scheduling TechniquesWorksite SafetyLifecycle AnalysisOptimized Utilization of Construction Equipment
What is a MasterTrack Certificate?
With a MasterTrack Certificate, you can complete a segment of a full Master’s degree for a breakthrough price. We’ve split in-demand Master’s programs into online modules so you can complete courses anytime. If you are accepted to the full Master's program, your MasterTrack Certificate counts towards your degree.
Master’s Degree Learning
A MasterTrack Certificate enables you to enroll in a section of a full Master's degree programEarn Degree Credit
If you are admitted to the full Master’s program, you’ll receive degree credit for your MasterTrack CertificateBoost Your Resume
Receive a MasterTrack Certificate that you can add to your resume & LinkedIn profileEngaging and Innovative
Collaborate with peers and get feedback from professors & industry expertsInteractive Learning Experience
You'll learn through readings, videos, graded assignments, real-world applied projects, and live global classroom sessions.
Live Global Webinars
Feedback from Instructors and Experts
Real-World Projects
6 Courses in this MasterTrack™ Certificate
- Pre-recorded videos
- Live sessions and office hours
- Real-world projects
- Peer collaboration
- Web and mobile access
Start May 30th4 - 6 hours per week
Financial Accounting for Construction Projects
Financial Accounting for Construction Projects will introduce you to the accounting techniques used for construction projects, with an emphasis on how they differ from the practices used in other industries.
The course will teach you about the different financial instruments used for accounting in construction projects, including balance sheets and income statements. You will also learn how accounting works across the business cycle as well as methods for calculating income, expenses and revenue. The course culminates with the creation of annual financial statements for a simulated construction project.
See all 6 Courses
Industry-relevant hands-on projects to build your portfolio
A few examples of the types of projects you'll do in the Construction and Engineering Management MasterTrack™ Certificate:
Preparation of Contractor's Annual Financial Statements
In this group project, you’ll gain experience applying the accounting principles to partial progress made on construction projects. You’ll also practice estimating anticipated loss on projects to develop yearly income statements and balance sheets for a simulated construction management project.
Ce que vous allez apprendre
- Collaboration skills for working with other construction management students
- How to apply the correct methods of accounting for multiple large construction projects to produce financial statements that provide accurate information about the health of a construction business
Application of Project Delivery Methods
In this project, you’ll organize and explore the financing of a simulated construction project through different project delivery methods. You’ll also complete an analysis on the pros and cons of each option.
Ce que vous allez apprendre
- How to differentiate types of construction projects based on key characteristics
- Skills for applying organizational best practices for effective and efficient delivery
Instructors
Carol Menassa
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Vineet Kamat
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SangHyun Lee
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental EngineeringAbout University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a world-renowned university, ranked the #1 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Michigan has 97 graduate programs ranked in the Top Ten by US News & World Report, with over 60,000 students and over 550,000 living alumni. The University of Michigan globally pioneered graduate education in Construction Engineering and Management with the establishment of the Master’s of Science in Engineering in Construction Engineering and Management program in 1954. The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Journal of Construction Engineering and Management ranked the Tishman Construction Management Program at Michigan number one in research quality and output. Graduate programs in Civil Engineering at Michigan have consistently been ranked within the top ten civil engineering programs for the last several years by US News & World Report.
Success Story from a learner
Jay Kohler - Project Manager at Barton Malow Company
A degree from CEE can take you many places, including the happiest place on Earth! As a project manager for Barton Malow, Jay Kohler (BSE CE ’09) works on projects for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other Orlando attractions. Kohler, a third-generation U-M graduate, says his courses in construction management were especially helpful in preparing for his career. He says he also benefited from participating in the University of Michigan Engineering Council.
“It gets you involved in planning and managing for a larger group. You learn that the way you interact, send emails and present yourself is important,” Kohler says of being part of student organizations. Kohler started out with Barton Malow as a student intern. His advice to current students is “get the real-world experience through internships as soon as possible.” After his internship, Kohler began working for Barton Malow in estimating. “We would visit different offices to make bids, and there was an exciting sense of accomplishment when you finally submitted your bid,” Kohler says of his first position. Six years later, Kohler finds excitement working on projects such as the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. This family-friendly roller coaster ride was completed in May 2014. He is currently working on a new attraction in Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando. When asked what he enjoys most about his work, Kohler said, “Every day is a new challenge and the answers are not just sitting there. I enjoy the never-ending problem solving.”
Limited spots available
Last day to register August 13thFrequently Asked Questions
- When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?You will have access to all self-paced content for this MasterTrack™ Certificate immediately if you would like to get ahead. The structured course session begins on May 30. Once the course officially begins, you’ll be able to ask questions from the teaching team, get feedback on your projects, and work with other peers on group assignments.
- What will I get if I pay for this course?You will get access to all MasterTrack™ Certificate courses. You will also get feedback from the teaching team on your projects. You’ll be working with an elite network of peers towards your goals.
- Can I take this course for free?No. The MasterTrack™ Certificate is available only to learners who have paid for the program.
- What is the refund policy?You will be eligible for a refund in the first 2 weeks after purchasing your Master Track Certificate or starting your installment payment plan. If you made your payment before a session was available to start, you will have 2 weeks from the session start to refund your payment
- Is financial aid available?Financial assistance is not available at this time for MasterTrack™ Certificates.
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