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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science - Construction and Infrastructure Management
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Plan Description
The Master of Science - Construction and Infrastructure Management (MSCIM) degree is for individuals interested in the management of construction and transportation infrastructure.
It is intended for applicants with all baccalaureate backgrounds, especially those in areas other than engineering, and who either presently work for or aspire to work for construction companies, transportation agencies, public agencies, or private companies who provide professional services in the transportation and construction management fields.
The degree provides graduate-level study for those seeking mid- and upper-level management positions in the construction and transportation industries. Students with degrees in construction management, engineering, science, architecture, business, economics, public administration, quantitative geography, computer science, mathematics, operations research, statistics, political science, physical science, psychology, health sciences, urban or regional planning, as well as related disciplines are invited to apply.
Applications for admission to the program are evaluated on an individual basis by the Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction (CEEC) faculty.
Two concentrations:
- Construction Management (CM) and
- Transportation Infrastructure Management (TIM),
are available in the MSCIM degree program.
For more information about your program, including your graduate program handbook and learning outcomes please visit the Degree Directory.
Plan Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
(a) Graduate College Admission Requirements
- Completed application in the Application Portal and non-refundable application fee.
- Bachelor’s Degree – You must hold a four-year baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution or an approved equivalent.
- Grade Point Average – You must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last two years (60 semester credits).
- All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. Official transcripts required upon admission.
- Credentials not in English must be accompanied by an English translation certified as true by a university official, an official representative of a United States embassy or consulate, the United States Information Service, the United States Education Foundation, or an approved professional translating service. Notarized copies of originals or translations are not considered official.
(b) Department Admission Requirements
Admission to the program leading to the MSCIM degree in thesis and non-thesis subplans is open to those students completing the following requirements:
- Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 (4.00=A) for the bachelor’s degree or a minimum 3.00 (4.00=A) for the last 60 semester credits of undergraduate degree.
- Students interested in the Construction Management concentration must have earned credits in the following subjects or their equivalents with a C (2.00 out of 4) or better grade: MATH 181 - Calculus I PHYS 151/151 L - General Physics I CEM 250/250L - Construction Materials & Methods CEM 270 - Construction Engineering Mechanics. A course in construction or engineering graphics.
- Students interested in Transportation Infrastructure Management concentration must have earned credits in the following subjects or their equivalents with a C (2.00 out of 4) or better grade: MATH 181 - Calculus I PHYS 151/151L or 152/152L– General Physics I or II STAT 152 – Statistics.
- The above-mentioned deficiency courses required of a student before entering the MSCIM program will be determined on an individual basis. The student will be notified in writing of any deficiencies prior to admission to the program. Students with deficiencies exceeding two courses may need to satisfactorily complete them before admission to the graduate program. A minimum grade of C is required in the deficiency courses.
- The applicant must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP), not exceeding two pages, and highlight their reasons to pursue a MSCIM degree.
- A short resume (no more than 2 pages) must be submitted.
- In addition, two letters of recommendation (LOR) must be submitted by individuals familiar with applicant’s knowledge, skills and abilities. The LOR documents must be created using official letterheads (e.g. academic advisor, academic faculty, professional supervisor). Also, applicants must provide professional email addresses of those sending an LOR.
- Applications are reviewed by the faculty in the specialty areas and the Graduate Coordinator.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.
Subplan 1 Requirements: Construction Management - Thesis
Total Credits Required: 30
Required Courses – Credits: 15
Complete 15 credits by completing all of the following courses.
Elective Courses – Credits: 6
Complete at least two of the following courses:
(Optional) Graduate Internship and Seminar Courses - Credits: 1 - 3
Students that opt to engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must take 1 credit of CEM 792. This course can be taken only once during their studies. However, the credit will not be counted towards the degree.
CEM 798 can be taken to a maximum of three credits. However, the credits will not be counted towards the degree.
Thesis Prospectus Preparation - Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- Students who have credit in CEM 651 and CEM 653 or equivalent courses will select two other courses from the elective courses list.
- A Thesis Advisory Committee composed of at least four members of the UNLV graduate faculty is to be formed for the student. At least two of the committee members must be from tenured or tenure-track Construction Engineering Management (CEM) faculty and the third member from CEEC Department. The fourth faculty member, the Graduate College Representative, is recommended by advisor/advisee and appointed by the Graduate College. It is recommended that the Thesis Advisory Committee collective expertise reflects the thesis topic. The committee chair must be a CEM tenured or tenure-track faculty with the expertise similar to the student’s area of specialty. There can also be an additional member from a related area who has GFS status in the department or UNLV.
- In addition to the coursework requirements,
- At least 3 credits of thesis research prospectus preparation (CEM 790) must be taken with one of the outcomes being a prospectus submission to the Advisory Committee and Graduate College .
- At least 6 credits of research work associated with the master’s level thesis (CEM 797) with one of the outcome being a manuscript written for a specific indexed conference or journal. Thesis credits may not be used towards program elective credits.
- At least 50% of the courses (600 and 700 level) within the total coursework must be from the College of Engineering.
- At least 50% of the courses within the total coursework must be 700 level.
- Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A course in which a grade of less than C was earned will not be considered for use toward the degree.
- All requirements for the MSCIM are met upon the satisfactory completion of the proposed research, the submission of a satisfactory thesis, and the successful oral defense of the thesis before the Thesis Advisory Committee.
Graduation Requirements
The student must submit and successfully defend their thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
After the thesis defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their thesis to the Graduate College for format check. Once the thesis format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for thesis defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found here.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Subplan 2 Requirements: Construction Management - Non-Thesis
Total Credits Required: 30
Required Courses – Credits: 12
Complete 12 credits by completing all of the following courses.
Elective Courses – Credits: 18
Complete at least six of the following courses:
(Optional) Graduate Internship Course - Credits: 1
Students that opt to engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must take 1 credit of CEM 792. This course can be taken only once during their studies. However, the credit will not be counted towards the degree.
Degree Requirements
- Students who have credit in CEM 651 and CEM 653 or equivalent courses will select two other courses from the elective courses list.
- A Master’s Examination Committee composed of at least four members of the UNLV graduate faculty is to be formed for the student. At least three of the committee members must be from tenured or tenure-track Construction Engineering Management (CEM) faculty in the CEEC Department. The fourth faculty member, the Graduate College Representative, is recommended by advisor/advisee and appointed by the Graduate College. The committee chair must be a CEM tenured or tenure-track faculty with the expertise similar to the student’s area of specialty. There can also be an additional member from a related area who has GFS status in the department or UNLV.
- At least 50% of the courses (600 and 700 level) within the total coursework must be from the College of Engineering.
- At least 50% of the courses within the total coursework must be 700 level.
- Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A course in which a grade of less than C was earned will not be considered for use toward the degree.
- Students must take and pass a culminating exam prepared by the student’s Master’s Examination Committee. Students can only take the exam within the last two semesters of graduation and after completing at least 21 credits of approved coursework.
Graduation Requirements
The student must pass the culminating exam.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Subplan 3 Requirements: Transportation Infrastructure Management - Thesis
Total Credits Required: 30
Required Courses – Credits: 9
Complete 9 credits by completing all of the following courses. Elective Courses – Credits: 12
Complete at least 12 credits of advisor-approved elective coursework including a minimum of 3 courses from the following list (with at least two 700 level courses).
(Optional) Graduate Internship and Seminar Courses - Credits: 1 - 3
Students that opt to engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must take 1 credit of CEM 792. This course can be taken only once during their studies. However, the credit will not be counted towards the degree.
CEM 798 course can be taken to a maximum of three credits. However, the credits will not be counted towards the degree.
Thesis Prospectus Preparation - Credits: 3
Degree Requirements
- In addition to CEE 700, CEE 609, and CEE 730, all students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits of approved graduate courses.
- A Thesis Advisory Committee composed of at least four members of the UNLV graduate faculty is to be formed for the student. At least two of the committee members must be from tenured or tenure-track faculty of the CEEC Department. The third member must be a tenured or tenure-track faculty or an individual who has GFS in CEEC Department.The fourth faculty member, the Graduate College Representative, is recommended by advisor/advisee and appointed by the Graduate College. It is recommended that the Thesis Advisory Committee collective expertise reflects the thesis topic. The chair of the committee must be a tenured or tenure-track CEEC faculty with the expertise similar to the student’s area of specialty. There can also be an additional member from a related area who has GFS status in the department or UNLV.
- In addition to the coursework requirements,
- At least 3 credits of thesis research prospectus preparation (CEM 790) must be taken with one of the outcomes being a prospectus submission to the Advisory Committee and the Graduate College.
- At least 6 credits of research work associated with the master’s level thesis (CEM 797) with one of the outcomes being a manuscript written for a specific indexed conference or journal. Thesis credits may not be used towards program elective credits.
- At least 50% of the courses (600 and 700 level) within the total coursework must be from the College of Engineering.
- At least 50% of the courses within the total coursework must be 700 level.
- Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A course in which a grade of less than C was earned will not be considered for use toward the degree.
- All requirements for the MSCIM are met upon the statisfactory completion of the proposed research, the submission of a satisfactory thesis, and the successful oral defense of the thesis before the Thesis Advisory Committee.
Graduation Requirements
The student must submit and successfully defend their thesis by the posted deadline. The defense must be advertised and is open to the public.
After the thesis defense, the student must electronically submit a properly formatted pdf copy of their thesis to the Graduate College for format check. Once the thesis format has been approved by the Graduate College, the student will submit the approved electronic version to ProQuest. Deadlines for thesis defenses, format check submissions, and the final ProQuest submission can be found here.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
Subplan 4 Requirements: Transportation Infrastructure Management - Non-Thesis
Total Credits Required: 30
Required Courses - Credits: 6
Complete 6 credits by completing all of the following courses. Elective Courses - Credits: 24
Complete at least 24 credits of advisor-approved elective coursework including a minimum of 3 courses from the following list (with at least two 700 level courses).
(Optional) Graduate Internship Course - Credits: 1
Students that opt to engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must take 1 credit of CEM 792. This course can be taken only once during their studies. However, the credit will not be counted towards the degree.
Degree Requirements
- In addition to CEE 609, and CEE 730, all students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credits of approved graduate courses.
- A Master’s Examination Committee composed of at least four members of the UNLV graduate faculty is to be formed for the student. At least three committee members must be from tenured or tenure-track faculty of the CEEC Department. The fourth faculty member, the Graduate College Representative, is recommended by advisor/advisee and appointed by the Graduate College. The chair of the committee must be a tenured or tenure-track CEEC faculty with the expertise similar to the student’s area of specialty. There can also be an additional member from a related area who has GFS status in the department or UNLV.
- At least 50% of the courses (600 and 700 level) within the total coursework must be from the College of Engineering.
- At least 50% of the courses within the total coursework must be 700 level.
- Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00. A course in which a grade of less than C was earned will not be considered for use toward the degree.
- Students must take and pass a culminating exam prepared by the student’s Master’s Examination Committee. Students can only take the exam within the last two semesters of graduation and after completing at least 21 credits of approved coursework.
Graduation Requirements
The student must pass the culminating exam.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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