PhD in Construction Management (PhD)

Tuition is Tuition rates are subject to change. Doctoral students pay $980 per credit hour for Fall 2026–Summer 2027.. Applications for the Jan 2027 intake close on Dec 15, 2026.

Students begin the programme with a research idea and a committee chair, then develop a detailed research proposal under supervision. They conduct independent research focused on original contributions to construction science, including legal, political, and ethical dimensions of the field. The programme emphasizes publishing research of publishable quality and culminates in a defended dissertation. It is designed for working professionals seeking to advance knowledge in construction technology and processes.

Focus areas include Construction Processes, Building Technology, Green Building, LEED Certification, Construction Leadership, Research in Construction Science.

The programme requires a minimum of 60 credit hours, with credits allocated to research, dissertation development, and committee reviews. Additional credits may be required based on dissertation progress.

Graduates pursue leadership roles in construction science or teaching positions in higher education.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in a related field. A research proposal and a committee chair must be identified before enrollment. Required documents include transcripts, a CV, and a statement of purpose.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. 100% online, full-time or part-time, typically completed in three years with close advisor guidance. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

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.