Master in Construction Management (Master's)

Capitol Technology University began in Washington, D.C., in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, founded by Navy veteran and radio operator Eugene H. Rietzke. It started as a correspondence school before opening a residence division with laboratory instruction in 1932. The institution later became Capitol Institute of Technology, moved to Kensington in 1969, and established its campus in Laurel in 1980. The name changed to Capitol College in the late 1980s and to Capitol Technology University in 2014.

Academic strengths center on technology and applied learning. Programs cover cybersecurity, cyberpsychology, computer science, data science, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, engineering, aerospace and astronautical engineering, aviation, healthcare, construction and safety, management of technology, and intelligence and global security. The university launched a master's program in network security in 2001, followed by the nation's first synchronously online master's degree in cybersecurity. Its doctoral programs include information assurance and management and decision sciences.

The Laurel campus includes academic facilities, laboratories, the Space Operations Institute, the Cyber Battle Lab, the John G. and Beverly A. Puente Library, and the Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium. A partnership with NASA supports astronautical engineering programs and practical training. Online study is a significant part of the university's offering, with doctoral students accepted from across the globe. Its location in the Washington, D.C. region places students close to government agencies, corporate partners, and a major technology employment market.

This research-intensive programme prepares construction professionals to lead in complex, evolving environments through advanced study in construction science and management. Students develop expertise in areas such as business development, risk management, and sustainable building practices. The programme emphasizes practical research, requiring students to produce, present, and defend a master's dissertation. It is designed for those seeking to advance in leadership roles or pursue doctoral studies.

Focus areas include business development, risk management, sustainable building practices, construction analytics, LEED certification, construction technology.

The programme requires completion of a master's dissertation after committee and review board approval. Total credits are not specified on the page.

Graduates enter senior-level roles in construction management, research, and technology within commercial, residential, civil, military, and government sectors.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Specific GPA, test scores, or prerequisite details are not provided. Required documents include application materials and academic transcripts.

100% online, full-time or part-time, with no on-campus requirements. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.