Graduate Degree Program Summary

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Graduate Degrees Offered

M.Eng.*; M.S.; Ph.D.**

*Master of Engineering is available in Engineering with an area of study in Construction.

**Ph.D. is available through the Unified Ph.D. Program in Engineering with a specialization in Construction.

http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/




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Application Checklist and Deadlines

Required by the Office of Graduate Studies


See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.

Required by Construction in GAMES

After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:

  • Entrance exam(s): GRE
  • Minimum TOEFL:  Paper-550  Internet-79
  • OR minimum IELTS - 6.5
  • Personal statement of research interests
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • M.S. and Ph.D. applicants: Use GAMES for online submission of materials.
  • M.Eng. applicants: Submit references, statement of purpose, and resume directly to Construction Graduate Programs, 1110 S 67th Street, Omaha NE 68182.

Application Deadline

   Fall: February 15   Spring: September 15   Summer: February 15



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Description

Master of Engineering (MEng) is primarily intended for the working professional and requires at least two years of construction related experience. This program offers a unique blend of courses in construction, business management, engineering and law.

Master of Science (MS) is a research based degree intended for individuals with a degree in the engineering or management area who wish to acquire knowledge or skills for higher level technical or management work and who want an introduction to graduate level research. Tracks are available in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered through the unified Ph.D. program in engineering. Upon completion of the program students will receive a Ph.D. in engineering with a specialization in construction.

Degree programs in construction are offered at the two University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering sites, Lincoln's City Campus and the Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha. The Durham School's Construction Management Department (Lincoln) and Construction Systems Department (Omaha) are approximately 50 miles apart within the metropolitan area of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Students on both campuses work closely with faculty and with professionals working in the field and industry.

These graduate programs offer a unique blend of courses and graduate research in business, construction management, construction engineering, engineering, architecture, law, and related disciplines. The emphasis is on advanced studies in construction with application to a broad range of construction activities and applied research. Learn more about the Durham School Graduate Programs.

The admissions committee and faculty consider applicant's research interests and curriculum vitae or resume when determining if a student might be suitable for a fellowship or assistantship. Master's degree students are not generally offered assistantships, but occasionally the department will make an offer to an exceptional candidate.



Courses and More

The Graduate Bulletin provides course descriptions, program requirements, and more:


Faculty and Research

Lincoln Faculty

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Environmentally Sustainable Design and Construction; Construction Simulation; Data Sensing and Analysis
 
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Architecture; Construction Management; Plan Review Engineering; Graphical Communication
 
Kevin Grosskopf vCard icon
Sustainable Energy
 
Wayne Jensen vCard icon
Geotechnical Engineering; Soil and Slope Stabilization
 
Zhigang Shen vCard icon
Building Information Modeling; Estimating
 
Terry Stentz vCard icon
Construction Ergonomics; Construction Productivity; Human Factors
 

Omaha Faculty

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Electrical System Analysis, Design, Distribution, and Protection; Power Management System Design and Implementation; Renewable Energy Alternatives
 
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Estimating; Personnel Management
 
Yong Cho vCard icon
Computer Graphics; Robotics; Local Positioning System; Machine Vision; Information Technology
 
E. Terence Foster vCard icon
Structural Engineering; Materials Science; Biomedical Engineering; Engineering Mechanics; Computer Applications
 
James Goedert vCard icon
Construction Business Management; Engineering Economics; Construction Materials
 
George Morcous vCard icon
Structural Condition Assessment Methods and Systems; Computerized Structural Design Tools
 
Terri Norton vCard icon
Structural Engineering; Structural Dynamics; Performance-Based Design; Seismic and Wind Analysis; Risk Identification and Management; Engineering Education
 
Keith Pedersen vCard icon
Energy Efficient Design of Buildings; Passive Solar Energy Design; Green Building Design and Construction; Computer Usage in Construction
 
Eddy Rojas vCard icon
Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization of Construction Engineering and Management Processes; Construction Economics; Engineering Education
     Director, The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction
 
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Facility Planning; Project Management; Ethics; Environmental Engineering; Sustainable Construction
 
Thomas Sires vCard icon
Statics; Dynamics; Strength of Materials; Hydraulics; Soils Technology; Asphalt Paving; Engineering Numerical Methods
 
Clarence Waters vCard icon
Lighting and Power Distribution Systems for Buildings
 

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