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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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.
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.
W. Rumph
The knowledge, skills and abilities gained from the CEM degree program has been pragmatic in all aspects of my construction business. It also inspired me to expand plan to include program and project management services as part of my construction company portfolio. As a result, I entered an alliance with a larger firm, and we just landed a very large construction management contract. This would not be possible without my UAB experience.
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.
H. Robinson
I started the CEM program to expand my career and it has exceeded my expectations. I have gained valuable knowledge from every single course, and it is interesting to see how things that I learned in the classes keeps coming up in everyday life. Earning this degree was a big factor in negotiating my current salary because the amount was more than what the company had budgeted, but they could quickly see the value of this degree.
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.
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.
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.
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.
K. Griffin
One of the biggest consideration that I had before joining the CEM program was the time and money. I can assure you, for me, this is money and time well spent, and the knowledge gained will continue to pay dividends for the rest of my life.
A. Aragon
The CEM Program has given me the confidence to try, the knowledge and skill set to succeed, the courage to speak up, and the fortitude to make difficult decisions. Because of UAB, I am a better project manager.
J. Sims
To the entire staff and instructors, you have put together an outstanding program that really translates to the reality of the real world. The information and tools that we received can be put to use today and that is so valuable.
D. Burgess
All of the courses in the CECM program have real world relevance.
A. Meadows
I am overwhelmed with gratitude to everyone at the CECM program for empowering me with the tools to change my life for the better.
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.
B. Long
I learned that to be competitive in this industry you must obtain degrees and certifications. The CEM degree program was incredible. It is like they took a knife and said we are going to cut out every bit of the fat and only keep what is absolutely practical. It was worth every bit of money that I put into it.
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.
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.
C. Robinson
The CEM program paid off dividends from the beginning to the end. After taking only a few classes it opened doors and got me interviews that would have never happened. It has been a good experience for me.
A. Walker
The UAB CEM program has taught me to be a proud woman in construction while working in a male dominated field. Absorbing and applying the knowledge gained within the CEM Program has led me to experience an abnormal acceleration and promotion within my company.
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.
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.
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.
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.