ABSTRACT
Clemson University’s master degree program is 13 years old. Up until 1995, the courses in the program have been delivered by traditional methods where the student must attend regularly scheduled classes on the Clemson campus or via the State of South Carolina Telecampus network at 16 receiving sites.
In 1989, Clemson University entered into a formal partnership with the Associated Builders and Contractors to facilitate one-week continuing education Academies for the construction industry. Since that time, over 2000 supervisors, project managers, safety managers and executive managers from over 600 companies worldwide have participated in the various Academies.
In 1995, the partnership was enhanced to offer Clemson University’s Construction Science and Management master’s degree via distance learning to qualified individuals who take the Project Management and Business Management Academies. The candidates must meet the same entrance requirements as full-time students. The distance learning is delivered by way of videotape instructional packages.
Presently there are 15 practicing professionals in various positions from throughout the United States enrolled in the program. Experience to date has been excellent and work is under way to place all instruction on the computer so it can be delivered over the Internet.
