Program Details for DBA in Construction Engineering

Program Details:

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Credits Required: 60

Specializations:

  1. Digital Construction and Smart Infrastructure

    • Examines cutting-edge construction technologies, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction.
    • Focuses on the implementation of smart infrastructure solutions such as automated site monitoring, predictive maintenance, and sustainable building techniques.
    • Enables business leaders to leverage digital tools to enhance project efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.
  2. Leadership in Construction Business Strategy

    • Covers strategic management principles specific to the construction industry, including corporate governance, financial strategy, and business model innovation.
    • Explores construction entrepreneurship, mergers and acquisitions, and global market expansion in the construction sector.
    • Focuses on workforce management, stakeholder collaboration, and ethical leadership to successfully lead large-scale construction firms.
  3. Risk Management in Large-Scale Projects

    • Provides expertise in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks in complex construction projects, including financial, environmental, legal, and operational risks.
    • Covers contract management, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that professionals can navigate construction laws and international safety standards.
    • Teaches methodologies such as quantitative risk assessment (QRA), scenario planning, and risk-based decision-making for construction leadership.


Program Requirements for DBA in Construction Engineering

Requirement

Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Requirement

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in construction management, project leadership, or infrastructure development.

Requirement

Research proposal submission aligned with a real-world business challenge in construction.

Requirement

Statement of purpose and professional references.