Construction projects are large undertakings with numerous moving parts, and for this reason a whole area of study has been dedicated to the process. Construction project management, combining business and engineering principles, typically focuses on the areas of budget, time management, and quality assurance.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.