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Program Description

The McWhorter School of Building Science's Master of Building Construction program provides its students with an unparalleled educational experience, from conceptual idea to post-occupancy - a practical and industry-oriented study of the interdisciplinary and collaborative processes involved in the design, construction, financing, and management of the built environment. Please click on the link to view a brochure for the Master of Building Construction Program.

Message from the School Head

The Master of Building Construction degree has been offered at Auburn University since 1994. During those fourteen years, our graduate program has continued to evolve, paralleling the ever-increasing services offered by the construction industry. The MBC program is based on a foundation of strong industry participation, along with unmatched access to information technology. I believe our program combines exceptional value with a rich educational environment. The construction industry has further demonstrated its support of our program by playing an integral role in the funding of the M. Miller Gorrie Center, new home of the McWhorter School of Building Science. Classes began in the new location January 2007.

Traditionally, approximately one-third of our graduate students possess undergraduate degrees in construction, and two-thirds have degrees in other areas, such as Architecture, Industrial Design, Business, or Civil Engineering. Students with undergraduate degrees in areas other than construction will embark on their graduate careers here at Auburn beginning with a series of four foundation courses commencing Summer term. Upon completion of these classes, their course of study will merge with the other graduate students during Fall semester.

Students pursuing a graduate degree in Building Construction can expect to:

• Continuously practice and improve communication skills, including speaking, writing, and communicating in digital forms.
  
• Be challenged to understand, solve, and present solutions to complex industry problems.
  
• Become exposed to a broad perspective on the entire construction process, including development conception, project financing, design/programming, construction, post construction, facilities management, and exit strategy.
  
• Personally interact with a wide variety of industry professionals. Construction executives will lecture and evaluate graduate students throughout the course of their studies.
  
• Develop a general appreciation and understanding of the collaborative nature of the construction industry.

In conclusion, I see a promising future for students possessing this advanced degree. The industry is beginning to acknowledge the value added, and offers many opportunities for our graduates. In the past three years, the placement rate of our graduates has been exceptional. If you are interested in obtaining more information, call Anoop Sattineni or Ramona Thaxton at the numbers listed below.

Yours truly,

John D. Murphy, Jr.
Professor & School Head