INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY- Construction Management, PhD.

New technological developments and constantly changing economic balances in the world push the construction systems to constantly change and renew. These global changes have different environmental and social effects all over the world. The construction management doctoral program aims to train academics who have the knowledge and perspective to analyze these economic and technological developments, especially in the building production sector, together with their environmental and social effects.

The growth of the construction industry and technological developments in this field increase the need for the expertise of construction managers around the world day by day. Girne American University Construction Management Doctorate Program aims to provide students with technical knowledge and management skills such as planning, budget creation and management and project control needed for the execution of building projects.

Students who have graduated from the Construction Management PhD program can continue their academic careers as lecturers or researchers. In addition to this, they can also take on construction manager or consultancy duties in construction companies in a professional sense.

I am Salahi Pehlivan from PhD program in Construction Management. Previously I had a BSc. Industrial Engineering degree from EMU, then I studied in GAU my MBA in business and also MBA in Project Management Program of UNVA in GAU.  It was quite exciting experience to get good education from experienced Instructors. Beside my education I worked in CRI Inc. Cambride,USA based company during my PhD courses. Also I worked in Queen`s University in Project Management Program and also Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis Program.  By the help of my education I got job offers before I graduate from GAU.

Construction Industry is one of the largest employer in Cyprus, also in the world. In every construction activity requires qualified management, engineers, technicians and workers. The success of this massive industry is based on qualified people from universities. PhD program in Construction Management aims to give best education with experienced Instructors to fulfill the requirements of students in program. PhD program in Construction Management has well designed courses and elective courses to specialize with application that fits the existing construction industry standards. After my graduation, I will look for academic field, which is more attractive from my side, also consultancy firm would be a good option for following years.

Application requirement for the Construction Management Ph.D. program;

To have a master's degree in the fields related to Construction Management;

For those who have master's degrees in different fields, it is required to have completed the appropriate scientific preparation courses.

Required documents for application;

- Undergraduate diploma and transcript,

- Postgraduate diploma and transcript,

- English Proficiency score (see Rules and Regulations on the home page for language exam information),

- ID card copy

Students who are accepted to the program are given a scientific preparation program when necessary.

The Construction Management Doctorate Program consists of not less than 21 credits, seven courses, a seminar, a proficiency exam and a thesis.

The program is YODAK approved and the language of instruction is English. Citizens of TRNC and 3rd World countries can register for the program.

A minimum grade of 3.00/4.00 is required for our students who will graduate from the program.

Our students who will graduate from the program are required to publish at least one article indexed by international indexes (SCI, SCI-Expanded, AHCI, AHCI-Expanded) before making their thesis defense.