Designed for emerging leaders with eight or more years of experience in architecture, engineering, and construction, Northwestern's MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) program emphasizes the strategic competencies necessary to lead organizations. Online courses gathering AEC professionals globally in a virtual classroom are taught by experts who bring personal experience and case histories to their teaching.
Transforming those with senior-level AEC experience into organizational leaders
MS in Excecutive Management for Design and Construction
Bridge the Gap Between
Technology and Business Strategies
“EMDC covers so many subjects you likely won't come across otherwise that will add to your character and skill set. If you are driven to move beyond your current role and take ownership in an organization, this is the program, and it's time to invest in yourself.”
Sarah Stickney (EMDC ’21)
VP of Project Development, Command Mechanical Group
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TOP-TIER INSTRUCTION
Learn from seasoned industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom and augment coursework with present day case studies and examples.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Benefit from the EMDC program directors' numerous industry contacts and vast networks and interact with leading industry professionals throughout the program.
CAREER SUCCESS
Graduate well-prepared with knowledge of the topics senior-level executives tackle and with the soft skills needed to succeed. Benefit from Northwestern's vast alumni network.
TOP-TIER INSTRUCTION
Learn from seasoned industry leaders who bring a wealth of experience to the classroom and augment coursework with present day case studies and examples.
INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
Benefit from the EMDC program directors' numerous industry contacts and vast networks and interact with leading industry professionals throughout the program.
CAREER SUCCESS
Graduate well-prepared with knowledge of the topics senior-level executives tackle and with the soft skills needed to succeed. Benefit from Northwestern's vast alumni network.
“The operational knowledge shared by the industry experts teaching the classes opens your eyes to the soft skills needed to succeed as an executive. And at the same time, the program shines a light on the financial indicators and accounting concerns executives work with daily to make sure their companies succeed.”
Damon Ranieri
Adjunct Faculty, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Leopardo Companies
© 2022 | McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science • 2133 Sheridan Road • Evanston, IL 60208
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Graduates of EMDC leave prepared to lead in architecture, engineering, construction, the military, and public or nonprofit agencies.
EMDC goes beyond book learning to address the decision-making challenges encountered in design and construction today.
Flexibility
Earn a master's degree part-time, online, and within two years.
COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM
Courses taught in topics including law, finance, business organization, succession planning, and leadership prepare students for executive-level discussions and decision-making.
Customizable
Elective coursework is a substantial part of the EMDC curriculum and is designed to target the objectives of individual career goals.
ONLINE CONVENIENCE
Capture the in-person experience via an online platform that incorporates video lectures, and enables collaboration on group projects and participation in interactive webinars
unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering
WHY NORTHWESTERN?
“The operational knowledge shared by the industry experts teaching the classes opens your eyes to the soft skills needed to succeed as an executive. And at the same time, the program shines a light on the financial indicators and accounting concerns executives work with daily to make sure their companies succeed.”
Damon Ranieri
Adjunct Faculty, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at Leopardo Companies
MS in Excecutive Management for Design and Construction
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© 2023 | McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science • 2133 Sheridan Road • Evanston, IL 60208
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