Online Master of Construction Business

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At a Glance

The online Master of Construction Business from OU Online equips construction professionals with the advanced business acumen needed to lead and grow in a competitive industry. You’ll build executive-level expertise in financial management, business accounting, leadership, and advanced construction strategies—empowering you to drive success in planning, design, and construction projects.

Alongside flexible online coursework, you’ll participate in a three-day, in-person residency on the OU campus during your final capstone class, gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional connections.

100% Online

Time to Complete:

16+ Months

Credit Hours:

Time Commitment:

10 to 20 Hours Weekly

start dates

Fall, Spring

cost

The Master of Construction Business delivers a strong return on investment by equipping you with the strategic knowledge and leadership skills that drive career growth and higher earning potential in the construction industry.

Tuition and fees for the program total $31,520 ($1,015 per credit hour). This cost does not include books or additional course materials.

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About the Online Master of Construction Business

The online Master of Construction Business is a 32-credit-hour program offered through a unique collaboration between the Gibbs College of Architecture and the Price College of Business. Designed for professionals across the construction industry, the program blends executive-level business education with real-world construction management strategies to help you lead with confidence and vision.

You’ll learn to analyze managerial data and technology systems to make informed decisions and apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods to create financial plans, forecasts, and budgets. The curriculum also emphasizes the application of construction laws and regulations to project development and negotiation, helping you prevent disputes through strategic planning. Throughout the program, you’ll sharpen your leadership, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively manage diverse teams and stakeholders.

Master of Construction Business: Lead Projects, Drive Strategy

Earning your online Master of Construction Business from the University of Oklahoma positions you for high-impact leadership roles across the construction industry. This degree empowers you to accelerate your career and step confidently into executive-level positions such as:

Project Director
CEO or CFO

Project Executive
Construction Business Owner

Industry Outlook

Median Pay: $106,980
Job Growth: 9 percent increase in construction management roles projected by 2033
Opportunities: 47,600 job openings for construction managers expected each year over the next decade

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Outcomes: Skills That Drive Construction Leadership

OU’s online Master of Construction Business program is built to meet the rising demand for leaders who bring both strategic insight and technical expertise to the construction industry. You’ll graduate with the skills to lead complex projects, drive performance, and make data-informed decisions across every phase of the construction lifecycle.

You will:

Implement best practices in project and construction management from planning to closeout
Apply construction laws and regulations to negotiations and project development, with a focus on proactive dispute avoidance
Use lean management principles to control costs and boost project performance
Strengthen negotiation, leadership, and communication skills across diverse teams and stakeholders
Analyze managerial and technology data to guide strategic decision-making
Apply research methods to develop financial plans, forecasts, budgets, and essential project documentation

Course Details

The Master of Construction Business delivers a comprehensive foundation in the leadership, communication, and management skills essential for success in the planning, design, and construction industries. You’ll gain real-world experience and executive-level insight across key areas that prepare you to lead complex projects, manage cross-functional teams, and drive strategic outcomes in a fast-evolving industry.

Introduction to Construction Management

Credit Hours: 1

The purpose of this course is to learn about the various facets of the design and construction industry and the role of the construction manager. Students will engage in workshops with faculty and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds to explore the variety of specialties within the industry.

Construction Management Capstone

Credit Hours: 1

This course gives students the opportunity to apply all of the concepts and topics from the program and create a project plan and proposal. Students will work with industry professionals and with fellow classmates in the development of the final project.

Leadership Principles in the Construction Industry

Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to explore leadership styles, techniques, and best practices, and how they are applied in the design and construction industry.

Experiential Learning in Design and Construction

Credit Hours: 2

In this course, students will connect with industry professionals in a variety of roles within the industry to learn how the different roles contribute to the design and construction process. Students will shadow the professionals in the workplace and work with classmates to develop a framework of how various key team members influence a project.

Managerial Economics

Credit Hours: 2

Microeconomic concepts and analysis as used in managerial decision-making with emphasis on marginal analysis, comparative advantage, resource allocation, opportunity cost, demand and supply, elasticity, economic efficiency, price discrimination, welfare analysis, production and cost functions, productivity, market structures, externalities and public goods, game theory, information asymmetry, market signaling, and government regulation of anti-competitive behavior.

Financial Management

Credit Hours: 2

The goal of this course is to provide a working knowledge of fundamental concepts in financial management and the ability to apply these concepts to real-world problems. The student should learn the following subjects: time value of money, interest rates, risk and return, stock and bond valuation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.

Real Estate Finance and Investments

Credit Hours: 2

The course introduces students to the fundamentals of real estate and real estate finance. The class reviews the time value of money and explores in more depth quantitative computational principles, underwriting analysis, and the ultimate source of funds for real estate finance. Focus is on the legal, economic, quantitative, and strategic elements of the real estate finance and investing process.

Negotiations

Credit Hours: 2

The course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the foundations of effective negotiating, opportunities to apply this knowledge through simulations and class discussions, and a written development plan to reflect on their skills and chart a path for continued progress.

Planning and Operations Management

Credit Hours: 2

In this course, we will discuss advanced concepts of operations planning, operations functions, current operations management practices, analytical techniques related to operations management problems, and applying these concepts and techniques in practice.

Construction Business Development

Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to explore strategies for connecting with potential clients, nurturing relationships with industry partners, developing proposals, and setting goals that will lead to company success.

Lean Construction: Principles and Methodologies

Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to explore lean concepts as they are applied in the design and construction industry. Students will learn how to use creative thinking and available technologies to apply lean concepts to processes in the design and construction industry to foster sustained, improved performance.

Advanced Construction Law

Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to examine construction law as it pertains to the management of the design and construction process. Students will examine the legal ramifications of construction bidding, contracts, performance, changes, delays, and dispute resolution. Students will learn how legal requirements impact the design and construction process, beginning in the feasibility and financing phase through completion.

Financial Accounting

Credit Hours: 2

Students will learn to construct and analyze financial statements of for-profit corporate enterprises. The basic accounting model, including financial statement recording and preparation, will be covered. A major emphasis will be placed on using financial statements for decision-making by investors, creditors, and other users. Basic ratio analysis and valuation concepts will be introduced.

Quantitative Analysis I

Credit Hours: 2

This course examines key probability and applied statistical concepts. General course objectives are: 1) enhanced Excel modeling skills; 2) understanding and use of descriptive statistics; 3) basics of probability theory; 4) use and interpretation of various probability models; 5) ANOVA; and 6) regression analysis. Microsoft Excel will be used to illustrate many of these topics.

Investments

Credit Hours: 2

The purpose of this course is to provide the fundamentals of investment analysis. This course will place an emphasis on topics such as risk and return, asset pricing models, portfolio theory, hedge funds, behavioral finance, bond valuation, introduction to futures markets and options, and basics on financial instruments and trading of securities.

Organizational Behavior

Credit Hours: 2

Concepts and theories of organizational behavior and human resources management for MBAs.

Management Information Systems

Credit Hours: 2

This course examines the role of information technology and its management in supporting an organization's (internally- and externally-focused) operations and strategies. Particular attention is given to issues associated with the funding and building of business and technology architectures to enable efficient, effective, and adaptable operational, tactical, and strategic actions.

Why Choose OU Online for a Master of Construction Business: Flexibility, Prestige, and Real-World Impact

OU Online delivers a high-quality, affordable graduate education designed for working professionals who want to lead in the construction industry. As a top-tier public institution, the University of Oklahoma offers a flexible online format that fits your schedule—without compromising academic excellence. You’ll gain the tools to thrive in the fast-paced world of construction business and management, all while learning from expert faculty and connecting with a network of driven professionals.

Faculty Expertise

The Master of Construction Business is built on the foundation of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.

Robust Student Support

OU Online offers robust student support services, including academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and an online career development center. The program accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your technical skills while maintaining full-time employment.

Global Alumni Network

With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you’ll have access to a strong network of construction and management professionals to accelerate your career. As a Sooner, you’ll be part of a powerful network of leaders working in organizations across the world, helping you expand your career as a construction management professional.

Flexible Format

The Master of Construction Business is delivered in a fully online, flexible format designed to meet the needs of working professionals worldwide. Earn your degree in as little as 16 months while balancing full-time employment and other commitments. Study from anywhere while gaining specialized construction business and management knowledge.

Tailored Experience

Progress through the program as part of a small, focused cohort of professionals who share similar goals and interests in construction business. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while learning to thrive and networking in the construction industry.

It is a blessing and a privilege to be able to continue my education. This program has built a wide-angle perspective on the construction industry that, in my opinion, would otherwise have needed a lifetime to build myself. I have gained a practical and useful understanding of the construction industry from other edges of the spectrum. To have a program that adapts to my lifestyle and achieves an optimal fit for me has been priceless.

Jarod Johnson

Master of Construction Business

Cost & Financial Aid

Earning your Master of Construction Business is a strategic investment in long-term career growth—and OU Online is committed to making that investment clear, accessible, and worthwhile.

Tuition is $1,015 per credit hour, totaling $31,520 for the full program. This cost does not include books or additional course materials.

Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Our dedicated financial services team is here to support you every step of the way—so you can stay focused on advancing your education and career.

For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.

Take the Next Step

To apply to the online Master of Construction Business program, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent), have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and possess at least three years of direct, full-time experience in the construction industry.

Application Timeline

The admissions committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, with decisions typically made within two weeks of receiving a completed application. While admissions may remain open until two weeks before classes begin, some programs may set earlier deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Step 1

Contact an Enrollment Coach to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.

Step 2

Complete the online application.

Step 3

Provide supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.