AECM - Joint Degree Program with School of Architecture

The Architecture-Engineering Construction Management (AECM) program is an interdisciplinary degree administered by the School of Architecture and involving studies in both Architecture and Civil and Environmental Engineering. The program aims to prepare building delivery professionals – civil engineers, construction planners, facility managers, developers, architects, planners, landscape architects, interior designers, and other building consultants – for careers in decision making that can have a positive impact on economic, environmental, and ethical concerns throughthe management of design, construction, maintenance, and use of facilities. The program is intended for young professionals who are prepared to take a year off from their employment or for recent graduates who are looking to diversify their qualifications prior to entering the job market. The program is structured to fit either a 9-month (two semesters) or a 16-month (three semesters + summer) time frame for those with or without prior professional experience respectively.

Program Administrators

Dr. Omer Akin	Dr. Susan Finger
Professor	Professor
Dept. of Architecture	Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Margaret Morrison Hall 404	Porter Hall 119
Phone: 412-268-3594	Phone: 412-268-8828
Email: oa04@andrew.cmu.edu	Email: susan.finger@cmu.edu

Nine month format (96 units) - for professionals with experience

Fall: 36 units Core, 12 units Elective
Spring: 36 units Advanced, 12 units Project

Three semesters format (96 units) - for recent graduates with no work experience

Fall: 36 units Core
Spring: 36 units Advanced
Summer: Internship (placement in local management positions with pay)
Second year, Fall: 12 units Project and 12 units Elective