Admission Information
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) program, students must meet the requirements of Texas A&M University, the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, and the Department of Construction Science. The application process is completed entirely online. Please see the Office of Admissions website for specific information on how to apply. Typical information required to be submitted includes:
- On-Line Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts and Records
- Test Scores (GRE or GMAT)
- Permanent Resident Card/I-551/I-485
- Bacterial Meningitis Immunization
- Current resume
- Essay
- Three names and contact information for references who are familiar with the applicant's academic and professional achievements
- TOEFL scores (for international students only)
Minimum requirements to be considered for admission include:
- GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores combined: Minimum 302
- GRE Quantitative: Minimum 148
- GRE Verbal: Minimum 146
- GRE Analytical Writing: Minimum 3.0
- Grade point average for the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work should be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Essay must be original work written by the applicant in his or her own words. Inauthentic essays that are not original will not be considered for admission. For more details, see Student Rule 20.1.2 at the Aggie Honor Code website.
In addition to these minimum requirements, a wide range of factors are considered in admission decisions. 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 MSCM program. The following is a list of factors that may also be considered for admission:
- Work experience
- Other academic achievements
- Leadership
- Community activities
- An on-site, telephone, e-mail, or similar interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator, the Department Head, or other member of the department faculty
- Availability of faculty who are able to supervise the students's plan of study
Requirements for International Students
- Unless other English language requirements are satisfied according to Texas A&M University, all international students are required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and receive a minimum paper-based score of 550, internet-based score of 80, or computer-based score of 213.
Funding and Scholarships
- The Department of Construction Science awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to its undergraduate and graduate students last year. The Departmetn of Construction Science has a limited number of graduate program scholarships int he amount of $1,000 that also qualifies the student for in-state tuition. Additional opportunities exist for appointments as Graduate Assistant-Research (GAR), Graduate Assistant-Teaching (GAT), and Graduate Assistant-Non-Teaching (GANT). These assistantship positions are very competitive and each qualifies the student for in-state tuition. The Department Head and the Graduate Program Coordinator make all decisions for scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships to be offered to any applicant. Occassionally, the Department of Construction Science is offered scholarship and fellowship funds from other sources, such as the College of Architecture or Texas A&M University. Applicants must have submitted their complete application package by the first week of January to be considered for these opportunities.
Deadline for Application
- Most students are admitted for the fall semester of each academic year; however, in some cases, we may be able to admit new students in the spring semester.
- All application materials must be submitted by March 1 for admission in the fall; however, in order to be considered for all available scholarships and fellowships, all application materials must be submitted by January 8.
- A Texas A&M Universal Identification Number (UIN) is required to submit the application. It may take up to 3 days to receive a UIN, so begin the process as soon as possible in order to meet the required deadlines.
- Applications received after March 1 will be considered only if there are available vacancies for new students; thus, those applications may not receive full consideration.
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for admission.
Please see the Office of Admissions web site for more information related to Texas A&M University requirements for admission.
Contact
Any questions or inquiries about the Master of Science in Construction Management (MSCM) program should be directed to:
Dr. Phil Lewis
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Construction Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-3137
Email: phil.lewis@tamu.edu
Phone: +1 (979) 458-4457
Questions or inquiries about the online admission procedures, or technical issues with the online application system, should be directed to:
Texas A&M University - Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@tamu.edu
Phone: +1(979)845-1060