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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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.
N. Jordan
Every class brought something positive to the table. Having hands-on access to the P6 Scheduling and Building Information Modeling software was just great. The program tested our perseverance and helped build professional character.
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.
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.
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.
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.
M. Peterson
I knew that earning a master's degree would make me more valuable for my company and within 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.
L. Robinson
I often felt that I was lacking in construction knowledge and that someone more qualified should have my job. My personal growth and skills learned while in the CEM program has turned me into a new and confident woman in the construction industry, and I am excelling professionally.
A. Fisher
Because of the classes in the CEM program, I have gained a greater confidence in the work that I do every day. My supervisor would agree, because some of the younger folks in our company are starting the CEM program right now. The results coming out of the program speak for themselves and it is something that they believe in. My advancement in the company would not have been possible without this degree.
S. Pollard
Approaching graduation, I recently landed a job with a large commercial contracting company, but it was contingent on me completing my UAB degree. These opportunities would not have be possible if not for the CEM program and I am very thankful.
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.
D. Burgess
All of the courses in the CECM program have real world relevance.
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.
J. Battel
The CEM degree is not just a piece of paper, it represents the knowledge that I have obtained that will change my life forever. I am confident that I now have the necessary skills that gives me a competitive edge to lead, communicate, visualize, and problem solve.
K. Wheeler
I loved being in the program at UAB. Although frustrating at times, I do not regret one bit the time and effort and expense I invested in myself. Every single day I use something that I learned from the program.
T. Yates
I chose the UAB CEM program because it was 100% online, an accredited program, nationally ranked and highly regarded, the curriculum fit my needs, I was impressed with the faculty during my interview, and UAB is a very reputable university. Because of the program, I have increased my salary, have made some great memories, and would not trade the experience for anything.
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.
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.
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.
R. Durland
The CEM program offers incredible an immeasurable value. It is not an accident that I am seeing such positive results and opportunities in my career.
E. Battaglia
The CEM program and the group assignments have introduced me to people that I will be friends with for the rest of my life.
R. Benevage
I looked at other colleges, but I was sold on UAB after the interview process. Thank you for building such a great program. It met my expectation and I will promote the program every chance I get.
S. McMillan
CEM was a great experience, especially with the opportunity to interact online with the vast differences in classmate ages, job positions, and general locations, as peers are scattered throughout the world. It was beneficial to work with others on group projects that had different educational backgrounds and knowledge in the construction industry.