A wide range of factors are considered in admission decisions for the online Master of Science in Construction Management program. For example, if an applicant is deficient in achieving one of the minimum requirements, other factors may be considered to grant the applicant provisional admission to the program. The following factors may also be considered for admission:
- Work experience
- Other academic achievements
- Leadership
- Community activities
- An on-site, telephone, email, or similar interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator, the Department Head, or other member of the department faculty
All applicants applying to the online Master of Science in Construction Management program must meet the university graduate admission requirements and the following departmental requirements.
Minimum Education
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to the masters program.
In order to be admitted, your grade point average for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work should be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Admitted applicants who are still earning the prerequisite degree are admitted contingent on the completion of that degree. Applicants who do not meet this contingency must reapply after graduation.
Résumé
Résumés should include your employment history, educational record, publications, awards, and any community/volunteer experiences you may have. Please upload your résumé to the Texas A&M GradCas System.
References
You should provide three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic achievement and potential and/or your career achievement, skills and potential. Letters can come from former or current employers, professors, mentors or similar.
Applicants can access the electronic letter of recommendation system available via the Texas A&M GradCas System.
Test Scores
GPA, GRE (if submitted), and other relevant qualifications such as prior work research, and teaching experience will be considered for admission.
English Language Proficiency
Texas A&M University requires all international students whose first language is not English to complete TOEFL testing.
Our department requires additional testing in order for applicants whose first language is not English to be considered for graduate assistantships. Applicants must pass the English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) with a score of 80 to be employed by the department.
The Office of Measurement and Research Services at Texas A&M University administers the ELPE. Visit Data and Research Services at Texas A&M for ELPE dates and additional information.