About the course

At the Master's level, our Building Construction curriculum prepares students with the professional capabilities to critically address present and evolving needs of the construction industry. The Master of Science in Building Construction Science and Management (MS-BCSM) degree offers the opportunity for advanced study and research in specialized areas related to building design, construction, operations, and end-of-life-cycle, providing the basis for diverse career paths in the construction industry or an entry pathway into a doctoral program. While an undergraduate degree in Building Construction or related fields is not required, applicants must demonstrate relevant background, and professional experience in the construction industry is recommended. Applicants must also demonstrate the capability for undertaking advanced academic study. The Master of Science degree in BCSM requires a total of 32 credit hours of core courses and electives. Students may complete their degree requirements through independent investigation on a subject of their own interest through a faculty-supervised Thesis or Project & Report, or they may elect to complete their degree requirements through a final exit examination. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2025	Blacksburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Virginia Tech

While an undergraduate degree in construction or related fields is not required, applicants must demonstrate relevant background and professional experience. They must also demonstrate the capability for undertaking advanced academic study. Students without an undergraduate degree in Building Construction from a U.S. university are encouraged to take additional supporting courses from the core undergraduate Building Construction curriculum to better equip them for success in the highly competitive construction industry, depending on their individual background and experience. These additional courses can be completed concurrently with the student's graduate plan of study.

　　Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required of all international applicants and may be required of domestic applicants if other evidence supporting the applicant’s qualifications is insufficient. Any applicant who would like to be considered for fellowships and other financial assistance should take the Graduate Record Exam and submit scores as part of the application. A minimum score of 1000 (scores prior to 2010) or 305 (exam scores after June 2010) of verbal plus quantitative is needed for admission.

　　International students who do not have English as a first language will be admitted only after satisfactory completion of the TOEFL Examination.

　　No applicant with a TOEFL below the minimum score will be considered for admission.

　　Paper-based test- 620

　　Computer-based test- 260

　　Internet test- 105

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

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