Construction Management (Ph.D.) (Accelerated Online)
Ph.D. Construction Management
Program Overview
The core curriculum of the new doctoral program in construction management focuses on equipping graduates with vast technical knowledge in complementary areas of applied construction management. Graduates will gain skills for conducting cutting-edge research that advances the state-of-the art in construction and construction management. Graduates will also be equipped with leadership, innovation, communication, and entrepreneurial skills that prepare them to take on challenges in multiple career environments, including their own startup companies.
Course Work
Construction management doctoral students will complete seven required core courses in applied construction management for the 21st century such as research methods, leadership in construction, decision-making and risk management, emerging construction technology, sustainability, commercialization and entrepreneurship. To round out the core courses, students are required to take three elective courses in construction management or related disciplines offered at Texas State University such as constructability analysis, advanced infrastructure materials, collaborative research experience, advanced geotechnical materials, and more.
In addition to traditional coursework, students will be required to complete 24 hours of dissertation credit hours, during which a student will work with a program professor to complete a research dissertation focusing on specific aspects of construction management. Students will be paired with a program professor to establish their research project and outline how it will be completed. A rich research environment supports each doctoral student's research interests with a variety of support, including assistance from national leaders in construction. If students are entering the program with a bachelor’s degree, eight additional required core courses are required.
| Degree | Course Work | Dissertation | Total Hours | Location |
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Degree Ph.D. (Entering with a master's) | Course Work 30 hours | Dissertation 24 hours | Total Hours 54 hours | Location Online |
Degree Ph.D. (Entering with a bachelor's) | Course Work 54 hours | Dissertation 24 hours | Total Hours 78 hours | Location Online |
Program Details
The program prepares students for multiple career paths in the construction industry or in academia.
Program Mission
The educational objectives of this program include:
- applying technical knowledge to complementary areas in applied construction management to solve construction management problems
- drafting research documents for conducting cutting-edge research that advances the state-of-the-art in applied construction management
- developing a sound business plan and leadership skills
Career Options
This program allows students to develop advanced training and knowledge in areas including leadership, decision-making, commercialization and entrepreneurship, sustainability, literature review, grant writing, and quantitative/qualitative research analysis.
Program Faculty
The construction management faculty research areas include:
- project management
- safety and risk analysis
- lean construction and sustainability
- artificial intelligence
- virtual reality
- augmented reality
- advanced planning and design
- smart infrastructure technology
- next generation materials
Contact us for general questions about your application, funding opportunities, and more. If you have specific questions after reviewing the program details, contact the program's graduate advisor.
Doctoral Program Director
Dr. Anthony Torres
512.245.2137
anthony.torres@txstate.edu
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Application Deadlines
| Term | Part of Term | Deadline | Start Date |
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Term Fall | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline July 29 | Start Date August 25 |
Term Spring | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline TBD | Start Date TBD |
Term Summer | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline April 29 | Start Date May 27 |
Admission Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international webpages.
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Application
- completed online application
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Application Fee
- $55 Nonrefundable application fee, OR
- $90 Nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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Transcripts & GPA
- baccalaureate degree in construction management or a closely related discipline, from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- applicants should have completed a master’s degree in construction management or a closely related discipline, from an accredited college or university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a U.S. Master’s degree. Master’s degrees following a three-year Bachelor’s degrees may not be equivalent; please contact Graduate Admissions if you are unsure.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- competitive GPA in all completed graduate course work
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Test Scores
GRE
- GRE not required
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Documents & Other Requirements
- statement of purpose outlining the applicant’s personal history and goals that are relevant to obtaining this doctoral degree, explaining why the applicant wants to pursue this degree at TXST. The statement of purpose should also include information regarding what dissertation topic(s) the applicant would like to explore, where and how they would collect their data, and what methodologies would they use
- three letters of recommendation evaluating the applicant’s skill and potential in this degree program, preferably from academic sources
- resume/CV outlining education, work experience, scholarships/grants, publications/presentations, other accomplishments
- top-ranked applicants who meet the minimum preferred credentials may be interviewed by the Ph.D. program director and other committee members via online tools such as Zooms or Microsoft Teams
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