School of Architecture and Planning • Baltimore, MD • Campus • $4,233/Semester Full-Time (In-State, incl. fees)
Morgan State University offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management B.S.
- Construction Management M.S.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $34.9K in-state / $81.5K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters + 1 summer) | 120 |
| M.S. | $17.3K in-state / $31.5K out-of-state | 1-2 years (2-4 semesters) | 30 |
Tuition estimates use Morgan State’s 2026-27 tuition plus mandatory fees.
- Why choose it: Morgan’s B.S. requires a summer construction internship, two estimating courses, and a BIM course, and its five business electives can count toward a business minor.
- Trade-off: Neither program holds ACCE or ABET accreditation, and Morgan’s own pages name different accreditation standards as the curriculum’s guide.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. Construction Management; M.S. Construction Management |
| Format | Campus; M.S. lists evening courses for working professionals |
| Campus Location | Baltimore, MD (School of Architecture and Planning) |
| Credit Hours | 120 (B.S.), 30 (M.S.) |
| Internship | B.S.: CMGT 498, 3 credits, required, summer; M.S.: CMGT 794 Directed Fieldwork, required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Software Taught | Building information modeling (CMGT 404); specific software not named |
| Transfer Pathway | Anne Arundel Community College articulation (2025-2030); Montgomery College agreement under review |
| Change of Major | 2.0 GPA plus ENGL 101, PHYS 101, and MATH 113 completed |
| Tuition | B.S. $4,233/semester in-state, $9,898 out-of-state; M.S. $576.50/credit in-state |
Construction Management B.S.
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at Morgan State University is approximately $34,919 in-state and $81,484 out-of-state (8 full-time semesters at $4,233 plus a 3-credit summer internship at $351.50/credit).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters plus one summer).
The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management is taught in Morgan’s School of Architecture and Planning. The catalog describes an emphasis on sustainable construction and green building technologies alongside core management coursework.
B.S. Curriculum
The 120 credits break into 43 credits of general education and university requirements, 3 supporting credits (ENGL 357 Business Writing), and 74 credits in the major.
- Math and science: MATH 113 Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I (4 credits), PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics (4 credits), plus a second science course
- Construction management core: Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Professional Development, Construction Project Management, Construction Law and Contracts, Construction Safety Management
- Estimating and scheduling: Construction Cost Estimating, Advanced Cost Estimating, Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Technical and systems: Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Drawing and Specifications, Site Planning and Surveying, Structural Systems, Building Environmental Controls
- Technology and sustainability: Building Information Modeling, Sustainable Construction Practices
- Business and finance: Construction Financial Management, Financial Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors, five business or management electives (15 credits)
- Field and capstone: Construction Management Internship (3 credits), Construction Management Capstone (4 credits)
Management, estimating, and business courses outnumber the technical courses, and the 15 business elective credits are the largest flexible block in the major. Students who choose the right five electives can add a minor in business administration. The capstone has students prepare estimates, schedules, drawings, and site plans for a building project and present them to faculty and industry professionals. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- All major, supporting, and department-required general education courses need a C or higher.
- The catalog program page and the suggested sequence list different course sets for the business minor; confirm the current list with the Business Administration department.
- The capstone is offered in spring only.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CMGT 498 Construction Management Internship: 3 credits, required
- 9 hours per week of supervised work at a construction firm, ending with a student presentation
- Offered in summer only, scheduled after the second year
- Requires approval of the program director
- Paid status and placement support: not clearly stated
Placing the internship after the second year means students reach the estimating, scheduling, and project management courses with field experience behind them, and graduates leave with a documented industry placement on their résumé.
You Should Know
- Because the internship runs in summer, students should plan for summer tuition and for arranging a placement before the program director’s approval.
B.S. Admissions
Students already enrolled at Morgan who want to switch into the major need a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completed ENGL 101, PHYS 101, and MATH 113.
- First-year and transfer applicants apply through Morgan’s undergraduate admissions office; no program-specific admission requirements are stated
- The final 30 credits must be earned at Morgan
- Anne Arundel Community College has an articulation agreement in effect from March 2025 through February 2030
- Montgomery College lists its Morgan State agreement as under review
Construction Management M.S.
The estimated tuition for the M.S. at Morgan State University is approximately $17,295 in-state and $31,545 out-of-state (30 credits at $576.50/credit in-state and $1,051.50/credit out-of-state, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1-2 years (2-4 semesters).
The Master of Science in Construction Management covers risk management, sustainable construction, emerging technologies, legal issues, and entrepreneurship. Morgan lists recruiting underrepresented students into construction among the program’s objectives.
M.S. Curriculum
The 30 credits split into 18 core credits and 12 elective credits, with thesis and non-thesis tracks.
- Core: Contracts and Legal Issues in Construction, Construction Risk Management, Construction Cost Estimating and Analysis, Construction Planning and Scheduling
- Research: Construction Management Research, Directed Fieldwork
- Construction electives: Special Topics in Construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Applications in Construction
- Architecture and planning electives: Building Materials, Architectural Practices, Law and Management, Land Development Law, Principles of Site Planning
- Project management electives: Advanced Project Management, Foundations in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, Building and Leading Successful Project Teams, Managing Project Procurement, Quality, and Risk
The elective list draws from architecture, planning, engineering, and project management, so students can lean toward development, design-side practice, or formal project management. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog does not spell out how the thesis track differs from the non-thesis track; Morgan’s department site lists a separate thesis course (CMGT 799).
- Morgan’s program page lists a 2-year completion time but also says the degree can be finished in as little as one year of full-time study.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CMGT 794 Directed Fieldwork: 3 credits, required core course
- An applied research project on a construction industry problem, ending in a written report and oral presentation
- Prerequisite: CMGT 640 Construction Management Research
Directed Fieldwork is a research project rather than a supervised job placement. It suits students who already work in construction and can study a problem from their own employer or project.
M.S. Admissions
Applicants without a construction or engineering degree must take 6 credits of prerequisite courses, which the program director can waive for considerable construction experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction or engineering field; architecture, real estate, business, and related degrees considered
- 3.0 undergraduate GPA for unconditional admission; 2.5 for conditional admission
- Below 2.5: enroll as a non-degree student and change status after reaching a 3.0 at Morgan
- Three letters of recommendation, personal statement, résumé, and all transcripts
- GRE requirement: not stated
Tuition
Morgan State’s 2026-27 full-time undergraduate rate is $2,967.50 in tuition plus $1,265.50 in fees per semester for Maryland residents ($4,233 total), and $8,632.50 plus $1,265.50 for non-residents ($9,898). Part-time undergraduates pay $270 per credit plus $81.50 in fees in-state, or $685 plus $81.50 out-of-state. Graduate students pay $495 per credit plus $81.50 in fees in-state, or $970 plus $81.50 out-of-state.
| Program (2026-27) | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. (8 full-time semesters) | $33,864 | $79,184 |
| B.S. summer internship (3 credits) | $1,055 | $2,300 |
| B.S. total | $34,919 | $81,484 |
| M.S. (30 credits) | $17,295 | $31,545 |
Rates come from Morgan State’s Fall 2026-Spring 2027 tuition and fee schedule.
Be aware that:
- The full-time rate applies at 12 or more credits, and Morgan’s suggested sequence runs 13-15 credits per semester.
- The summer internship estimate uses the part-time per-credit rate; Morgan’s summer rate is not shown on the 2026-27 schedule.
- Undergraduates are charged $23.25 per credit for First Day Complete course materials, about $2,790 over 120 credits, which is not included above.
- M.S. applicants who must take the 6 prerequisite credits would add about $3,459 in-state.
- Morgan’s schedule states that tuition and fees are subject to change.
For Maryland residents, the B.S. lands near $35,000 in tuition and fees over four years, before course materials, housing, and aid. Transfer students who enter with an associate degree pay full-time rates for fewer semesters, and the M.S. costs the same per credit whether students attend full-time or part-time.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for students who want a public, campus-based construction management bachelor’s in Baltimore with a required internship and a strong business component.
For first-year students and transfers: The B.S. builds a required summer internship into the sequence, and community college students from Anne Arundel have a current articulation agreement.
For students interested in business: Five business or management electives, financial accounting, and construction financial management give the degree a business tilt, with a business minor available.
For working professionals: The M.S. offers evening courses, a fieldwork project tied to industry problems, and electives in project management and land development.
The honest trade-off: Neither degree is accredited by ACCE or ABET, both are campus-only, and the internship is limited to summer.
Accreditation and Credentials
Morgan State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
Neither construction program lists programmatic accreditation. The B.S. catalog says the curriculum is guided by ABET’s Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission standards, while Morgan’s department site says it is guided by American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) standards. The M.S. page says the program is patterned after ACCE standards. Being guided by a set of standards is not the same as holding accreditation, which can matter for employers or graduate programs that prefer accredited degrees.
The B.S. covers safety management, BIM, and sustainable construction, but Morgan does not name embedded industry certifications or tie either degree to Maryland contractor or home improvement licensing.