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PhD Construction Management at Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Construction Management prepares students for research careers in academia, industry and government. It covers sustainable construction, hazard management, building information modeling, decision-making and advanced productivity, through three focus areas: facilities management, construction engineering and construction management.

Faculty: The Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School  |  Department: Department of Construction Management  |  Duration: Minimum 54 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States

What you will study

At least 42 credit hours of required and elective coursework and at least 12 hours of dissertation research (CM 9000). Core: 6 hours in research design and statistics (CM 7010 plus a statistics course), 12 hours of CM electives and at least 24 hours of other electives. Doctoral students pass a qualifying exam and a general exam and defend a dissertation.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

International applicants complete the online application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee online by credit card or by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL code 6373) are required, and documents should arrive at least 120 days before the semester starts.

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