Master of f Buil ildin ing Construction
• Founded in 1907; Auburn’s 5th oldest college • 1,503 undergraduate students and 179 graduate About the students • Six Undergraduate Programs, Six Graduate Programs CADC • School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture • McWhorter School of Building Science • School of Industrial and Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Master of Building Construction Executive Master of Building Construction Executive Certificates in Construction Management PhD in Building Construction
The Gorrie Center
About Buil ilding Scie ience About BSCI Plan, coordinate and manage construction projects from start to finish One of the oldest continually running construction management programs in the country $62,000 average starting salary for McWhorter School Graduates 98%- average job placement within six months of graduation for graduates in 2018 and 2019 75-100: average number of companies at spring and fall job fairs
Common Job Tit itles in in Construction • Estimator • Virtual Design Construction Manager (VDC) • Pre-Construction Manager • Project Manager • Superintendent • Site Engineer
MBC Program Outli line • No construction experience required • Any undergraduate degree can lead to the MBC • Four semesters of coursework • Three semesters if your undergraduate degree is in construction. • Summer Internship is optional • Students who begin the program in the summer 2020 semester will graduate in August 2021.
MBC Curriculum • One Year Program • Professional Fee only charged twice • Small Class Sizes • Students choose five construction elective courses • Capstone Project • Graduate with a Master of Building Construction degree *For specific information on MBC curriculum, application and admission process, and tuition and fees, please contact Dr. Salman Azhar sza0001@auburn.edu
• Industry-Driven Technology and Research • Strong Industry Support and Collaboration Educational l • Regional and National Competition Teams • Site Visits Experiences • Field Lab for hands-on experience • Service Learning
In Industry-Driven Technology and Research • The Gorrie Center, home to the McWhorter School of Building Science, is equipped with all the technology a graduate would interact with in the field of construction management and more. • VDC Lab • Competition Team Rooms • BIM Lab • EASL Classroom • Capstone Project • Students are asked to independently research a topic of interest and submit a written report of their research. • A committee of Building Science faculty and subject matter experts mentors the student throughout the period of research. • At the conclusion of the capstone course, students will deliver an oral presentation to the faculty in addition to submitting their written report.
Buil ilding Scie ience and In Industry ry • Lindsey Motley • BSCI Career Specialist • Fall, Spring, Summer Career Fairs • Companies from all over the country • Held in the Harbert Recruiting Center at Jordan Hare Stadium • Interview Day • Day after Career Fair • On campus interviews with employers from fair
• Opportunity to put into practice what is learned in Competition the classroom • All travel paid for by Auburn University Teams • Represent Auburn at competitions across the country • Reno, Philadelphia, Peachtree City, Las Vegas
• Connect with practicing construction managers and explore industry options within the field • See structures come to life and connect classroom Sit ite Vis isits education with real world application • Problem solve with classmates and gain understanding of the day to day on a job site
Robin ins an and Morton Fie Field ld Lab Lab • 1160 W. Samford Ave. • $1.3 million gift from Robins & Morton Construction. • Unrivaled in size and capability, the construction field lab is a facility where our students can put to practice in the field what they learn in the classroom. In addition to hands-on training, the field lab is used for safety training and for service-learning projects. • Field experience is critical to a successful career in construction management. The field lab allows the students the opportunity to combine experience in the field with a formal classroom education.
Service Learning Students to participate in a hands-on, construction service project that meets a need in the community. These projects allow students to gain hands on experience and see the way classroom instruction connects to the practice of construction. “Planting the seeds of service that will carry into students’ professional careers and personal lives.” -Professor Scott Kramer
Graduate School l Applic ication Requirements The following items should be sent to the Auburn University Graduate School: • Proof of Bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA • As an Auburn Graduate, the Graduate School will be able to acquire your Auburn Transcript. You will not need to request it to be sent. • If you have college credit from an institution outside of Auburn University, you will need to submit your transcript from that institution at graduatetranscripts@auburn.edu. • Valid GRE Score (including verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections) • The MBC program will waive the GRE requirement for all Spring and Summer Auburn University Graduates who graduate with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA. • Apply online at www.grad.auburn.edu by clicking “Apply Online” • The Graduate School is waiving the application fee for all Auburn University students who graduate in the Spring or Summer 2020 semesters. • Program Name: Building Science – Construction • Three (3) Recommendation Letters (provide e-mail addresses of your referees in the online application)
Additional Requirements for the MBC Program The following items should be sent directly to the McWhorter School of Building Science via Joline Landry, jal0021@auburn.edu. These items should be emailed together, labeled properly, after your online application with the Graduate School is submitted. Your email subject should include your full name, application semester and “Additional Application Requirements” • A Statement of Purpose (1500 words or less) explaining your motivation for seeking a graduate degree in Building Construction at Auburn University. • Your current resumé
Assistantship In Information • The MBC program awards a limited number of graduate assistantships annually based on merit. • Awards are based collectively on the applicant’s overall GPA, test scores, construction experience, and research or teaching expertise. • Awards can include a 50% tuition fellowship or a 100% tuition fellowship • No assistantships are provided for the first summer semester of foundation courses. If a student performs well in the summer semester and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, they are eligible for an assistantship for the Fall and Spring semesters of the program that can sometimes be extended to the final summer semester. • If you have further questions about assistantships you should email Dr. Salman Azhar, MBC Program Chair, after submitting your online application at sza0001@auburn.edu.
Tuition • In State: $5,040 per semester • Out of State: $15,120 per semester Fees • Fees are the same for in state and out of state students • Registration Fee: $858 per semester 2020-2021 • Professional Fee: $2,160 charged twice • Charged in fall semester and final summer semester Tuit ition and • Health Insurance Fee: $1,022 for the fall semester and $1026 for the spring semester. Fees • This can be waived if you are already insured and have proof of insurance Assistantships • 25% FTE, 50% tuition waiver • All students, regardless of residency status, will pay half the price of in state tuition rates when under the 25% FTE, 50% waiver • 33% FTE, 100% tuition waiver *For specific information on MBC curriculum, application and admission process, and tuition and fees, please contact Dr. Salman Azhar sza0001@auburn.edu
Summer 2020 Im Important Dates and Deadlines • Admissions Application Deadline: May 8th • Admission Decisions will be released: May 15th • Assistantship Decisions will be released: July 29th • You must accept your spot in program by: May 18th • You will register for summer classes on: May 18th or earlier
Option to contin inue to • Students who complete the Master of Building Construction program will have the option of continuing to compete their the Ph.D .D. . Ph.D. in Building Construction program
Sixty-two (62) credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. • You can transfer a maximum of 21 credit hours from a construction masters degree. • You must have a minimum of 9 hours of Ph.D .D. credit from BSCI graduate courses (6000 level or above) Program • You must have a minimum of 18 hours of Str tructure credit for BSCI or other graduate courses (6000 level or above) directly related to your area of research • Dissertation seminar (1 credit x 4 courses): Minimum of 4 hours • Dissertation: Minimum of 10 hours
Th The e Bui uild lding Scie cience Graduate Faculty ty Top Row: Professor Alan Bugg, Dr. J. Mark Taylor, Professor Jeff Kim, Dr. Paul Holley Bottom Row: Professor Tom Leatham, Dr. Wesley Collins
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