Admissions
Application Deadlines
- Fall Admission: August 1
- Spring Admission: December 1
- Summer Admission: April 1
Admission requirements for the Master's of Engineering with a concentration in Construction Engineering Management (CEM) are:
- Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a regionally accredited U.S. College or University. CEM promotes a multi-discipline learning experience and therefore an engineering undergraduate degree is not required.
- No GRE/GMAT required from students with qualifying degrees from U.S. colleges or universities.
Minimum Score |
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TOEFL: 80† |
IELTS: 6.5 |
PTEA: 53 |
IELA: 176 |
Duolingo: 120 |
Note: † UAB does not accept My Best Scores from TOEFL. You will need to submit individual test date score reports to your application.
- Original transcripts from all colleges and universities attended since high school must be sent directly to the UAB Graduate School (detailed instructions are included during the online application process).
- Two years of relevant construction industry work experience or a bachelor’s in engineering or a science-related field.
- All prospective students must complete a personal live interview with the assistant director (in person, over the phone, or via video conferencing).
- Three letters of recommendation (can be sent electronically through the UAB Graduate School application portal).
- Proper computer equipment and high speed internet direct access (learn more about equipment requirements).
- All prospective students must demonstrate intermediate computer and software proficiency, and have a strong willingness to advance those skills and other forms of online communication.
Schedule an Interview
Prospective students who meet the admission requirements should apply to UAB Graduate School only after completing the admission interview. To schedule an interview or to ask questions about the CEM concentration, contact:
Dianne K. Gilmer, MEng, PMP
Instructor and Director of CEM Student Affairs
Phone: (205) 975-5848
Fax: (205) 934-9855
Or fill out out the contact form below.
Who Should Apply?
Individuals working for engineering- and construction-related companies holding a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a career path in construction engineering and project management.
- Engineers and architects seeking advanced management and business skills.
- Construction superintendents and project managers overseeing small and large projects, domestically and internationally.
- General contractors and subcontractors.
- Manufacturing and material suppliers.
- Utility company and public works managers.
- Members of the military transitioning to civilian life.
- Women interested in capitalizing on the current industry demand to bridge the gender gap in the construction workforce.
- Individuals with a desire to improve their technical knowledge, time management abilities, and enhance their oral and written communication skills, as well as learning protocol for conducting business online.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Admission: August 1
- Spring Admission: December 1
- Summer Admission: April 1
Students from Multiple Industries
The appeal of the CEM curriculum spans multiple industries and a wide range of age groups. The diverse knowledge gained during recorded lectures, virtual live classes, discussion board posts, and group project assignments makes the CEM experience invaluable. Our students come from many industries, including:
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Utilities/Public Works
- General/Subcontracting
- Military/Government
- Education
- Equipment and Material Suppliers
- Manufacturing
- Banking/Financial
The Time is Now
The complexity of construction engineering management requires an understanding of the essential elements of the business, legal, and technical issues encountered in a world-wide competitive environment. Properly equipped practitioners may be positioned to assume more responsibility with commensurate benefits that could include higher pay, broader career advancement opportunities, increased confidence in their knowledge, and expanded leadership roles in corporations and in the community.
The UAB Master's of Engineering with a concentration in Construction Engineering Management (CEM) is delivered fully online so that working professionals anywhere in the world can learn with their peers.
Contact
For more information about the CEM concentration, contact:
Dianne K. Gilmer, MEng, PMP
Instructor and Director of CEM Student Affairs
Phone: (205) 975-5848
Fax: (205) 934-9855
Wesley C. Zech, Ph.D., LEED AP
Professor, Interim Chair, & Director of Construction Engineering Management
Phone: (205) 934-1685
Fax: (205) 934-9855
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M. Bond
All of the classes are absolutely amazing. Even though they are construction management oriented, they truly apply to other fields like design, architecture, engineering, and landscape architecture. I am very grateful for the CEM program and super excited about the future.
T. Wade
I selected UAB over other universities because the CEM program is prestigious, very well-known, and has a more affordable cost. Also, looking at the numbers, the CEM program was ranked much better, and the courses lined up neck-to-neck. UAB is an “Unforgettable” experience, an “Admirable” institution, and the “Beginning” of success and happiness.
C. Torres
It has always been a dream of mine to own my own business. Because of this program and having the knowledge and resources from the courses, I feel ready to become an entrepreneur.
R. Scott
It has not been easy juggling a career, family, personal life, and graduate school, but the CEM program has been very helpful. The commitment from the faculty and staff makes it quite evident why the program is so highly ranked.
E. Washington
The CEM program has provided great project management skills and construction knowledge, as I plan my transition from military to civilian life after graduation.
M. Peterson
I knew that earning a master's degree would make me more valuable for my company and within the construction industry.
L. Watkins
The CEM program is exemplar in terms of providing relevant construction industry knowledge and flexibility. Because of this program, my experience, and recently expanded duties, I have risen to a senior vice president on a leadership team with a large design-build firm.
N. Pechin
The UAB CEM program has allowed me to grow well beyond my own beliefs, to pass the PMP certification examination, and to advance faster than others in the company. This program provides real value and opportunities.
M. Watkins
If I could speak to anyone considering the CEM program, I would say that a rewarding adventure awaits you.” It can be a humbling and challenging experience, but every step along the way will become well worth the journey. I recently found my dream job with a local general contractor and I found a new (alumni) family within the CEM program.
E. Foster
Professionally, the CEM program has launched my career to amazing new heights. I was able to change jobs, acquire new responsibilities, and received several substantial pay raises. This has been an amazing and rewarding experience.
S. Gabby
What attracted me to the UAB CEM program was that all ten classes were real-world and relevant. The classes have made me more knowledge, confident, and productive, and I learned current software technology that was not available as an undergraduate.
N. Dermody
Leaving the military and preparing to return to the civilian construction industry after almost eleven years, I knew that I would need to retool my construction knowledge to be competitive for employment. The CEM program offered the online flexibility that I needed, and it covered the current relevant course material. I now have new tools and resources to help face the challenges required in the construction industry.
B. Wundrack
Because of the CEM program, I have earned respect, trust, and jump started my construction management career faster than I ever thought possible.
B. Rechter
The skills that I have learned in this program will definitely help advance my career throughout the company. Thanks to UAB for this wonderful opportunity.
J. Orr
An older superintendent told me to never stop learning if I wanted to advance in the construction industry. I had years of construction field knowledge, but I did not have much business or office experience. The CEM classes have been fantastic, expanded my knowledge, and also helped me build some outstanding professional contacts and relationships.
M. Jafar
The CEM classes are well structured, highly informative, and the instructors are of high caliper. The CEM program administration has been simply amazing because they are so helpful and very responsive.
S. Knifong-Ryan
Being part of the fully online CEM program allowed me to help my company do business during the COVID-19 pandemic. I was the one in my office giving tutorials about how to run a virtual meeting with cameras and shared computer screens.
R. Cooper
I really believe that the CEM program played a major part with me getting the company position that I have now. Even though I had only completed a few semesters of classes, pursuing a master’s degree made me stand out above the other candidates.
R. Lewis
The CEM Program made me work and the professors truly challenged me. Being able to apply what I learned in the classroom into actual practice gives me confidence.
N. Dovi
I cannot express how rewarding, yet challenging, the UAB CEM master's program actually is. It has given me the necessary skills to continue to evolve into a progressive forward-thinking project manager and has opened doors for advancement within my organization.
N. Santiny
The CEM program has been the best education that I ever received. What I learned in the classroom and what I was doing on the jobsite went together. The knowledge from this program has exceeded my expectations, but my favorite part was the connections that I made with my classmates during group projects.
F. Toplin
I joined the CEM program to enhance my personal and professional development, and to assume a greater responsibility in my current field. I looked at similar programs from other colleges, but after doing a comparison I decided that the UAB program would better suite me.
J. Cheek
The curriculum is what lead me to choose the UAB CEM program. I was relatively new to the construction industry and felt like an imposter. The very valuable knowledge gained from the classes and from my groupmates have built my confidence.
T. Mize
I have enjoyed my group parings with many of my classmates. I have learned a great deal that will aid my (construction) journey for years to come. I am confident that CEM may be my best career decision.