Winter Issue 2022 - 105

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (SPS)
PROGRAM TITLE AND OVERVIEW
Master of Science in Construction Administration
Columbia University, School of Professional Studies (SPS)
Columbia University's Master of Science in Construction Administration prepares construction
professionals and those in related fields to tackle, lead, and shape the built environment. Graduates
develop rewarding careers with some of the world's most respected architecture, planning, engineering,
and construction firms, entrusted with delivering some of the most transformative projects of our time.
PROGRAM CONTACT
INFORMATION
Program admissions counselor:
212-854-9666
construction@sps.columbia.edu
Who Should Apply?
* Emerging professionals who desire to ground themselves in the fundamentals of construction
management and development, or to hone their skills in a specific area.
* Experienced professionals looking to improve their current job performance and advance into upper
levels of management.
* Entrepreneurs looking to launch their own development, construction, or consulting firm or
entrepreneurial venture.
Build skills that enhance understanding of key topics and are immediately applicable in the workplace:
* Cost estimating and project financing
* Construction techniques
* Contract management
* Scheduling and IT advantages (BIM)
* Construction law
* Safety and project management
* Economics
* Business
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Master of Science (part-time or full-time): At least 2-5 years of industry experience, strong
architectural or engineering academic track record, project management experience, or solid business
acumen. Extensive internship experience or family business experience is accepted.
ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For information on tuition and fees,
visit: sps.columbia.edu/uli.
* Completed online application form
* $95 nonrefundable application fee
(U.S. currency)
* Transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions attended
* Résumé
* Two letters of recommendation
* Statement of academic purpose (two parts,
each part no more than 500 words)
* Optional: Official GRE or GMAT
* Video essay
* Admissions interview (may be required)
* International students must fulfill visa
requirements
* English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) is
required
If your primary language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS
Academic unless both of the following are true:
* the language of instruction of your undergraduate degree-conferring institution is English, and
* you completed two or more years at the institution.
Applicant total scores must meet the Columbia SPS minimum requirement of 100 (TOEFL iBT) or 7.0
(IELTS Academic) to be admissible.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
International students in the MS in Construction Administration program hail from 16 countries across
five continents. The current student cohort is 36% female and 64% male, ranging in age from 22 to 62.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM/CAMPUS DETAILS
Cities and towns are experiencing an unprecedented level of transformation. As the country continues
to reopen, so are its job sites. The New York metro area alone is currently constructing some of the
largest and most advanced commercial, housing, and infrastructure projects in the nation. There has
never been a greater need-or opportunity-for capable, versatile, and well-trained professionals in the
field of construction management.
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