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Construction Engineering Management

Master Degree

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» Program Overview

Leading Projects, Shaping Skylines

Behind every successful construction project lies a blend of vision, strategy, and technical expertise. The world needs leaders who can not only manage complex projects but also adapt to the evolving demands of sustainable practices, advanced technologies, and integrated delivery methods. The Master of Construction Engineering Management (MCEM) program is your opportunity to step into that role.

With a curriculum rooted in LTU’s motto of theory and practice, the MCEM program offers a comprehensive education covering essential topics such as:

  • Project scheduling and estimating
  • Construction safety practices aligned with OSHA standards
  • Sustainable construction techniques
  • Construction law and accounting
  • Materials management and asset optimization
  • Quality control and risk assessment

You can complete the MCEM program in as few as three semesters. Evening classes provide flexibility for working professionals, ensuring you can advance your education while maintaining your career.

» Why LTU?

  • Develop skills through a combination of theory and hands-on learning.
  • Balance work and studies with evening courses and an accelerated timeline.
  • Gain expertise in sustainability, safety, and project delivery.
  • Study at a university known for engineering and construction innovation.

Contact

Keith Kowalkowski

248.204.2583
kkowalkow@ltu.edu

» Curriculum

Core Courses

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Sustainable Construction Practices

[course_desc title=”Sustainable Construction Pract”]

ECE5113

3

Techniques of Project Planning and Control

[course_desc title=”Techniques of Proj Plan and Co”]

ECE5223

3

Construction Safety Management

[course_desc title=”Construction Safety Management”]

ECE5263

3

Conceptual Estimating

[course_desc title=”Conceptual Estimating”]

ECE5283

3

Total Credits:

12

Students may select SIX courses from the following list:

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Applied Geographic Information Systems

[course_desc title=”Applied GIS”]

ECE5103

3

Construction Quality Management

[course_desc title=”Construction Quality”]

ECE5203

3

Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery

[course_desc title=”Principles of Design Build”]

ECE5213

3

Adv. Construction Techniques and Methods

[course_desc title=”Advanced Constr Tech and Methods”]

ECE5233

3

Fundamentals of Construction Accounting and Finance

[course_desc title=”Fund Const Acct and Fin”]

ECE5243

3

Infrastructure Asset Management

[course_desc title=”Asset Management”]

ECE5253

3

Construction Law

[course_desc title=”Construction Law”]

ECE5273

3

Special Topics in Construction Engineering

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in CE”]

ECE5293

3

Environmental Management

[course_desc title=”Environmental Mgmt”]

ECE5353

3

Pavement Management Systems

[course_desc title=”Pavement Management System”]

ECE5823

3

Graduate Directed Study

[course_desc title=”Graduate Directed Study”]

ECE5913

3

Special Topics in Civil Engineering

[course_desc title=”Special Topics in CE”]

ECE5293

3

Concrete Engineering

[course_desc title=”Concrete Engineering”]

ECE6113

3

Issues Integrated Engineering Management

[course_desc title=”Integrated Project Management”]

ECE6213

3

Risk Management in Construction Engineering

[course_desc title=”Risk Mgt in Construction Eng”]

ECE6223

3

Reflective Leadership

[course_desc title=”Reflective Leadership”]

MBA6043

3

In addition to the above electives, a maximum of two electives may be chosen from other graduate programs in civil engineering or related fields within the College of Engineering, with prior approval from the program director.

» Admission Requirements

Admission to the MCEM program as a regular graduate student requires the demonstration of high potential for success based on the following:

  1. An earned BS degree in civil engineering, or bachelor of architecture, or related fields, from an accredited undergraduate program;
  2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00;
  3. Application for graduate admission;
  4. One letter of recommendation (employer and professor are preferred);
  5. Official transcripts of all college work;
  6. Professional resume.

Although not required, additional documents recommended include; additional recommendation letters and a statement of purpose discussing what the applicant plans to do with the degree and why the university was chosen. The program director may allow provisional admission to applicants who do not meet all conditions for regular admission. A provisional student is typically granted regular status after completing the provisional requirements.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.