Online M.S. in Construction Engineering 

At the University of Utah, our courses combine the flexibility of online teaching with the advantages and direct engagement of traditional teaching. Enjoy the benefit of studying online at your own pace while still engaging with classmates and instructors. This flexible way of teaching improves your overall experience and your ability to retain what you learn.

Interactive learning comes in a variety of ways:

• Group assignments, where you collaborate via email or a discussion forum to answer a problem set.
• Contributions to a discussion forum, where you directly respond to previous posts.
• Peer reviews, where you review and comment on assignments from other students.

Our classes also offer multiple routes to stay connected and get help:

• Communicate directly with the instructor via email.
• Participate in and guide online discussions.
• Attend online office hours in discussion threads or on the phone.
• Instructors are available in virtual office hours.

Master of Science in Construction Engineering from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. 

All courses at the University of Utah, whether online or on campus, are taught by the same expert faculty members. 

Program Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Construction, Building, or Architectural Engineering: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Other Engineering Disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mining, etc.): A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with at least three years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Discipline: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with at least five years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Non-Engineering Backgrounds (e.g., business or related fields): Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least five years of construction industry experience. These applicants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the admissions committee.

Students must complete a total of 10 courses (30 credits). Of the 10, the following 6 are required:

• CVEEN6740 - Construction Business Management
• CVEEN6755 - Technology & Innovation in Vertical Construction
• CVEEN6760 - Field Operations Management
• CVEEN6770 - Supply Chain Management and Lean Construction
• CVEEN6780 - Green Buildings & Sustainable Design
• CVEEN6790 - Advanced Computer-Aided Construction

And then students can choose 4 of the following for electives:

• CVEEN5500 - Sustainable Materials
• CVEEN6710 - Cost Estimating and Proposal Writing
• CVEEN6720 - Project Scheduling
• CVEEN6725 - Leadership in Construction
• CVEEN6730 - Project Management and Contract Administration
• CVEEN6735 - Advanced Construction Project Management
• CVEEN6750 - Construction Law & Contracts
• CVEEN6765 - Design-Build Delivery

Courses offered in Fall 2026

• Technology and Innovation in Horizontal Construction (Core)
• Public Goods and Public Owners (Core)
• Sustainable Built Environment (Core)
• Communication in Construction (Elective)
• Financial and Managerial Accounting ( Elective)

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The tuition for the online M.S. in Construction Engineering degree program is $1,300 per credit hour and is subject to change without notice. Calculate your potential cost of attendance. 

Tuition does not include additional fees such as online textbooks or proctored exams. Fees and materials vary by program. 

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Note: This program qualifies for the U of U employee reduced tuition benefit.

All application materials must be submitted through the FutureU application. Paper copies will not be accepted. 

• Unofficial Transcripts: Required from all higher education institutions attended.
• References: Contact information for one (1) individual who can provide academic and professional references.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement

Some applicants will be required to submit proof of English language proficiency. View English Proficiency Requirements page to find out more.

Optional:  

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE): GRE scores are optional but must be from a test taken within five years of the application submission date if provided.

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