July 19, 1999

KU EDWARDS CAMPUS ADDS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Overland Park, KS -- Student and employer demand has prompted the University of Kansas to offer a Master of Construction Management degree at the KU Edwards Campus starting this fall.

The degree is the only one of its kind in the area. "It will provide engineering and construction professionals with the necessary tools to advance their careers," says Bob Clark, dean of the KU Edwards Campus.

Since the early 1980s, students have been taking individual graduate construction management classes through the Architectural Engineering Department. "This program intends to combine the current individual courses into a recognized graduate degree," says Tom Glavinich, chair and associate professor of the Architectural Engineering Department.

This degree is a 33-credit hour program. Admittance into the program requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, architecture, management or construction. After completion of the core and elective courses, students must complete an advanced technical project.

Courses offered this fall include Construction Planning & Scheduling and Construction Quality, Productivity & Safety. Classes will meet in the evening at the Edwards Campus. Tuition the same for both Kansas and Missouri residents. For more information about the construction management program, call (785) 864-3435, e-mail tglavinich@ukans.edu or visit the Architectural Engineering Department's web site at www.arce.ukans.edu/arce/arce.htm.

With the addition of this degree, the Edwards Campus now offers 17 graduate programs. Call today at (913) 897-8400 to sign up for fall classes or attend fall enrollment from 9 a.m. - noon, Saturday, Aug. 14, at the KU Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road.

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