Students without significant work experience in the industry should enroll in the Certificate Program in Construction Management, which is jointly offered by the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Technology Management. That program includes general management courses in addition to construction management courses, and it does not require any prior work experience for full participation.

Exec 21 is a leadership program for construction professionals who do not wish to commit themselves to the full Master of Science program, but seek some formal certification in construction management. This may include students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to specialize in construction management or those who may have previously completed an advanced degree and wish to develop additional skills.

Recognized throughout the construction industry as a vital and innovative educational experience (recipient of the CMAA Academic Achievement Award), Exec 21 courses are taught by eminently qualified construction industry professionals and faculty members.

ADMISSIONS

Students seeking admission to the Exec 21 Certificate Program should have earned a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, and should have a minimum of three to five years of related professional experience. Undergraduate backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, science, management and/or the liberal arts are appropriate with the requisite work experience for admission.

CURRICULUM

Students must complete 15 credits of coursework to earn a certificate. A minimum of 9 credits are selected from nine Exec 21 Core Courses, and up to 6 credits may be selected from a list of approved electives or other courses approved by a Construction Management Program Director.

GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Students must maintain a B (3.0) cumulative average in all graduate courses taken at Polytechnic Institute of NYU.