The mission of the program is to prepare well-rounded and ethical professionals of the future with strong managerial, technical, and interpersonal skills, to serve the community and to improve existing processes, technologies, and tools for sustainable construction. The program draws on international best practices, industry partnerships, and the Saudi Vision to impart high-quality teaching of interdisciplinary curriculum and interdisciplinary research experience while aiming to prepare future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with successful careers in the construction industry.

The program has been specifically designed for students and professionals who want to pursue a career and excel in the construction industry. The CEM program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The program offers world-class theoretical knowledge in construction engineering and management (CEM) that is combined with practical knowledge and professional practice. Students will be exposed to critical knowledge for leading each aspect of a construction project and a construction organization. Our program curriculum covers traditional yet critical areas that focus on the management of cost, schedule, quality, safety, risks, and contracts for construction projects. Additionally, the curriculum has been carefully designed to accommodate the most cutting-edge science and developments in the domains of sustainability, innovation and automation, digital technologies, and modern project management in construction. The program also recognizes the need for the graduates to be knowledgeable about aspects of a construction business and the industry in general and therefore the designed curriculum covers breadth in construction law, ethics, economics, finance, accounting, and leadership.