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With the first cohort of 22 students starting this fall, the OU Online Master of Construction Business program has proven to be an unprecedented success. A blend of courses with the Gibbs College of Architecture’s Division of Construction Science and the Price College of Business, the Master of Construction Business is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in executive business processes in the context of construction management.
The program was developed to meet a demand for an advanced degree specifically for professionals in the field of construction. It takes classes that would normally be completed during an MBA program and adds in classes specifically related to construction management and leadership.
Created in order to bring students together that have some professional experience related to the planning, design, and construction industry and build on the knowledge gained in the workplace, the Construction Business Program helps students develop executive business skills in the context of construction management while gaining valuable real-world experience along the way.
By extending its expertise to OU Online programs, the Division of Construction Science has been able to reach more students than ever before. The diversity of the students in the program makes for an excellent educational experience for all involved. Because all students have some level of experience in the field of construction, they are able to learn from each other as well as University instructors.
Designed to be completed in 16 months, the program consists of 32 credit hours offered in a blend of asynchronous and synchronous courses in order to be flexible while still providing an excellent student experience. The program concludes with a three day, in-person capstone experience which concludes with graduation ceremonies. Admissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply for the program or learn more.
The Gibbs Design in Action Awards (GDAA) program, led by Dr. Wanda Liebermann, has announced its 2026–2027 funded student projects. The initiative supports design and research work that addresses social, cultural, and economic issues in the built environment through collaboration with faculty and community partners.
The OU Institute for Quality Communities (IQC) 2024 collaboration with the Historic Threatt Filling Station has been recognized in the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's newly released Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity – a story-driven publication exploring how road trip culture and place-based tourism can fuel economic growth in rural communities.
The Gibbs College of Architecture is pleased to announce that Camille Germany, Chief of Staff, has been named the 2026 recipient of the university-wide Jennifer L. Wise Good Stewardship Award.
