Master of Engineering-Construction:

Admissions Requirements :

The Master of Engineering in Construction degree was designed to provide a conduit for professionals working in the construction industry to obtain an advanced degree. Students normally live/work near the Lincoln/Omaha area while completing their studies. Students applying to complete this degree typically continue working on a full or part-time basis for their organization while completing this degree. There are generally no graduate assistantships, fellowships or stipends associated with pursuing this degree.

a. The Master of Engineering in Construction is currently awarded only after completing coursework on the UNL College of Engineering's Lincoln or Omaha campus.

b. Current admission requirements for the Master of Engineering in Construction include:

1. Bachelor of Science in construction management, civil engineering, industrial engineering, architecture, architectural engineering or other construction-related field.
2. Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. TOEFL score of at least 550 for international students.
4. A GRE score is highly recommended and helpful in securing admission for all applicants. A GRE test score is required for all international students and students applying with an undergraduate grade point average less than a 3.0.
5. At least TWO YEARS of experience in construction administration, engineering, or design. Applicants must provide a resume documenting work experience and a minimum of three letters from supervisors or other professionals verifying their work experience.

c. Students lacking some of the above courses may, be provisionally admitted with deficiencies. Deficiencies must be removed by the end of two semesters of graduate study.

1. Minimum Undergraduate Requirements for Master's of Engineering in Construction include:
   
   

   Basics (12)

   • Science course with lab (Physics or Chemistry)
   • Calculus I (Differential Calculus - 5 hours minimum)
   • Statistics

   Construction (9)

   • Mechanical and/or Electrical Systems (3 hours minimum)
   • Conceptual and Detailed Estimating (6 hours minimum)

   Forces, Materials and Structures (12)

   • Statics, Strength of Materials and Structures (6 hours minimum)

   TOTAL: 33 semester hours

   Students lacking the above courses may be provisionally admitted with deficiencies. All deficiencies must be removed by the end of the second semester of graduate studies.