Program Overview
The Building Construction at University of Florida is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Building Construction programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Building Construction programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Construction Methods Improvements\', \'Comprehensive Estimating\', \'Construction Cost Analysis\', \'Project Management for Construction\', \'Advanced Construction Labor Problems\', \'Advanced Construction Planning and Control\', \'Design-Build Delivery Methods\', \'Advanced Issues in Construction Safety and Health\', \'Site Development\', \'International Construction Business Management\', \'Facilities Operation and Maintenance\', \'Construction Project Delivery\', \'Special Studies in Construction\', \'Graduate Construction Management Internship\', \'Advanced International Studies in Construction\', \'Research Methods in Construction\', \'High-Performance Green Building Delivery Systems\', \'Sustainable Construction\', \'Construction Ecology and Metabolism\', \'Bidding Strategy\', \'Construction Value Engineering\', \'Construction Law\', \'Construction Financial Management\', \'Housing Economics and Policy\', \'Construction Work Acquisition\', \'Construction Management Processes\', \'Construction Information Systems\', \'Directed Independent Study in Construction\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Advanced Construction Management\', \'Construction Research\', \'Supervised Teaching\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Communications in Emergency Management\', \'Fire and Emergency Services Response Planning\', \'Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness\', \'International Emergency/Disaster Management\', \'Homeland Security and Emergency Management\', \'Research Methods in FES\', \'Disaster Response and Recovery\', \'Emergency Services - Disaster Planning\', \'Business Continuity and Disaster Planning\', \'Impacts of Natural and Man-made Disasters on Buildings\', "Research for Master\'s Report", \'Practicum in FES\', \'Special Studies\', \'Commercial Management and Cost Control\', \'Construction Value Management\', \'Principles of International Sustainable Construction\', \'Construction Ecology and Metabolism\', \'High-Performance Green Building Delivery Systems\', \'Construction Human Resource Management\', \'Managing Construction Information Technology\', \'International Construction Management\', \'Construction Finance and Investment\', \'Advanced Planning, Scheduling, and Logistics\', \'Construction Risk Management\', \'Advanced Project Safety Management\', \'International Strategic Management\', \'Directed Independent Study in International Construction\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Construction Communication and Research\', \'International Construction Research\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
There is no foreign language requirement.
\xc2\xb7A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
\xc2\xb7For applicants with a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\xc2\x92s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the context of a holistic credential review process.
Direct admission to the Graduate School requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants must arrange to send official transcripts from each institution attended to the Office of Admissions. Applicants should reference their academic unit\xc2\x92s website as some require that applicants submit an official copy of their transcript from each institution attended directly to their attention as well as the Office of Admissions. Former UF students do not need to request UF transcripts. These transcripts must be received directly from the registrar of the institution where the work was done. Applicants who currently are enrolled at another institution must send updated transcripts as soon as they are available for any work completed after applying for admission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Florida
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Gainesville, United States
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University Profile- Start Date is 5812
- Language English
- Duration 24 months