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YPSILANTI – Eastern Michigan University’s Master of Science in Construction Management program has been ranked among the best in the nation by Intelligent.com. Eastern placed No. 7 among 40 other colleges around the country. Additionally, the program received the Best Faculty award. 

According to Intelligent.com, the ranking is based on faculty, flexibility, cost, course strength, and reputation. The rankings are based on data from U.S. News & World Report, BestColleges.com, and other pertinent ranking sites. Data is also pulled from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, the National Center of Education Statistics’ College Navigator, College Board, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology is very proud of our ACCE-accredited and high-quality construction management program,” said Mohamad Qatu, dean of the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. “We have outstanding faculty engaged with industry and a very active alumni chapter. Premier companies hire our graduates and are advancing in their careers. We are among only a few nationwide programs offering a bachelor’s, master's, and Ph.D. in this important field.”

The master’s in construction management program is housed in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. The program educates graduate students in construction project management, preparing them to lead and manage major construction programs through the project life cycle, from project conception through facility completion.

Since 1991, EMU’s construction management program has maintained its accreditation with the American Council for Construction Education, one of the agencies that certify the quality and strength of the program. 

With a 100% hire rate, EMU students with construction management degrees are employed by many of the program's local and national partners, including Woods Construction, DeMaria, Ideal Contracting, John E. Green Company, Granger Construction, Spence Brothers, Robertson Homes, National Enclosure Company, Clark Construction, DTE Energy, Barton-Malow, Turner Construction, and Walbridge.

For more information about EMU’s master in construction management program, visit the website. To learn more about the ranking, visit Intelligent.com

About the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology
The GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology provides world-class experiences in engineering, technology, cybersecurity, autonomous vehicles, drone technology, gaming, aviation, and other areas of study in high-demand career fields. It is within the college’s mission to cultivate individuals' intellectual and personal growth through research-informed education and diverse programs that emphasize the practical application of scientific knowledge. For more information about the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology, visit the college’s website. 

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.