Preparing Leaders & Thinkers in Construction Mgmt: Grad Prog. at Vanderbilt School of Engineering
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Channel: Vanderbilt University · 2012 · Education
Recent graduates of the Construction Management graduate program at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering describe their experiences and advantages of the advanced degree program in Civil Engineering (M.Eng) with concentration in Construction Management. Featured in this video are David Livingston, M.Eng. 2004 (Brasfield and Gorry General Contractors), Saleih Alrubaish, M.Eng. 2012, Kelsey Gerber, M.Eng. 2012 (Clark Construction), Chris Pritchard, M.Eng. 2010 (Hospital Corp. Of America - HCA). Adjunct professors, attorneys Greg Cashion and Vic McConnell of Smith, Cashion & Orr, speak to the construction law and interdisciplinary aspects of the program. These individual describe the following attributes of the construction management program: - Diversity of students with a wide range of life, career and educational experiences - Construction management as a fast-track to career transitions - Completion of B.E. And M.Eng. Degrees in Civil Engineering in only 5 years - LEED Certification as part of the M.Eng. Program (leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) - Faculty professors and professional experts from the field who provide a dynamic learning environment The program, under the direction of Dr. Sanjiv Gokhale, currently boasts 100% internships and professional placement. Built on the fundamentals of civil engineering, this program combines a balance of the latest developments in construction technologies, advanced engineering design, and management principles with other disciplines that are required in order to understand and solve the broad range of challenges confronting the construction industry. The Construction Industry Institute (CII) has recognized Vanderbilt's program for its outstanding curriculum and delivery of current research and best practices. A majority of the Construction Management classes are offered during the late afternoon and early evening to allow students to work part-time or even full-time while also pursuing the M.Eng. degree. In fact, students are encouraged to work or intern with local companies to gain work experience prior to graduation. Areas of Emphasis, M.Eng. Construction Management: - Healthcare Construction - Project Delivery Systems - Project Life-cycle Analysis - Project Schedule Reduction Techniques - Construction Contracts - Underground / Trenchless Construction Graduates of the Construction Management program are highly sought after and find a wide range of employment opportunities in design, consulting, and construction in the both the private and public sectors. Throughout the program, the interrelationship of planning, design, and construction is continually stressed. Interaction with the construction industry is enhanced through Internship opportunities, project case study analysis, and invited guest lecturers of national and international prominence. For complete profiles of construction management graduates in the workforce and in the field, as well as admission requirements and coursework, please visit: engineering.vanderbilt.edu/construction-mgmt.aspx, OR www.cee.vanderbilt.edu.
