Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Construction Science

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Earn a doctorate degree in Construction Science, advance both scholarly research and your career

The construction processes and building technology are rapidly becoming more complex. The pressures for increased revenue, lower costs, sustained profit margins, higher quality, Green Building, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification are more demanding now in a competitive global environment than in the past. Leaders in the highest levels of construction companies are now being driven to develop new solutions and techniques to survive and thrive.

Capitol Technology University’s online PhD program in construction science is designed to provide industry professionals with the opportunity to conduct the in-depth research and investigation needed to develop solutions to a wide variety of industry needs. Through this research-based, online doctorate, you’ll engage quickly in research and publishing without the limitations inherent in traditional coursework models. While completing the program, you’ll aid in the advancement of the construction science industry through the creation of new knowledge and ideas. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of leadership roles in construction science, or for teaching roles in higher education.

As a doctoral student in construction science at Capitol Tech, you’ll enter the program with a research idea and at least a committee chair. After enrollment, you’ll work with your chair and research committee to develop further your research proposal. You’ll then work independently to produce a meaningful body of original research of publishable quality. In the process, you’ll also gain valuable insight into the legal, political, ethical, and social dimensions of your field of study.

This is a research based doctorate PhD degree where you will be assigned an academic supervisor almost immediately to guide you through your program and is based on mostly independent study through the entire program. It typically takes a minimum of two years but typically three years to complete if a student works closely with their assigned academic advisor. Under the guidance of your academic supervisor, you will conduct unique research in your chosen field before submitting a Thesis or being published in three academic journals agreed to by the academic supervisor.  If by publication route it will require original contribution to knowledge or understanding in the field you are investigating.

As your PhD progresses, you move through a series of progression points and review stages by your academic supervisor. This ensures that you are engaged in a process of research that will lead to the production of a high-quality Thesis and/or publications and that you are on track to complete this in the time available. Following submission of your PhD Thesis or accepted three academic journal articles, you have an oral presentation assessed by an external expert in your field.