Northwestern University's MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) is a distinctive master's program that builds the executive capabilities, financial fluency, and organizational skills needed to move confidently into advanced leadership roles.
EMDC equips students with the strategic perspective and practical tools to lead organizations across architecture, engineering, and construction—and to excel in executive roles in the military, public works, and nonprofit sectors.
SHAPE THE TRAJECTORY OF YOUR CAREER
MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction
MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction
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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
Ample opportunity to network and interact with leading industry professionals is available throughout the program due to the leadership positions, industry engagement, and professional networks held by our faculty and staff.
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 welcoming and supportive 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
Ample opportunity to network and interact with leading industry professionals is available throughout the program due to the leadership positions, industry engagement, and professional networks held by our faculty and staff.
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 welcoming and supportive alumni network.
Flexibility
Complete the part-time, hybrid program in four academic quarters (fall, winter, spring, and fall).
Comprehensive Curriculum
Courses taught in topics including business strategy, leadership, client management, finance, law, human capital, and organizational dynamics prepare students for executive-level discussions and decision-making.
ENGAGING AND CUSTOMIZABLE
Synchronous learning experiences - both in-person and online - allow for enriching intellectual exchanges with your professors and classmates. Elective coursework is designed to target the objectives of individual career goals.
HYBRID
STRUCTURE
Curriculum is delivered in a hybrid fashion comprised of online coursework and lectures, as well as in-person programming via a quarterly weekend gathering on campus.
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?
MS in Executive Management for Design and Construction
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A few companies that have hired our graduates
at Northwestern University
“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 Graduate)
VP OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, COMMAND MECHANICAL GROUP
Our Alumni
“There are a lot of things that extremely accomplished and capable people are just completely unaware of because they have not spent much time thinking about it or being trained in it or coached in it. This class recognizes that a senior executive has to be able to do a lot more than run projects in order to run an organization. My aim is to arm them with the knowledge and the skills necessary from an organizational and HR perspective to be effective in an executive role in any organization.”
VICE PRESIDENT, W.E. O'NEIL CONSTRUCTION CO.
ADJUNCT FACULTY AT MCCORMICK
Patrick McGowan
Our Faculty
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Flexibility
Complete the part-time, hybrid program in four academic quarters (fall, winter, spring, and fall).
HYBRID STRUCTURE
Curriculum is delivered in a hybrid fashion comprised of online coursework and lectures, as well as in-person programming via a quarterly weekend gathering on campus.
ENGAGING AND CUSTOMIZABLE
Synchronous learning experiences - both in-person and online - allow for enriching intellectual exchanges with your professors and classmates. Elective coursework is designed to target the objectives of individual career goals.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Courses taught in topics including business strategy, leadership, client management, finance, law, human capital, and organizational dynamics prepare students for executive-level discussions and decision-making.
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15-month, hybrid program
Designed for mid-career professionals
Small cohort and deep industry connections foster substantive discussions and lifelong professional relationships
Led by a program director with nearly two decades practicing in the built environment sector