Syllabus - Master’s Programme in Building Engineering with specialization in Sustainability and Digitalization

Knowledge and Understanding

Upon completion of the programme the student shall:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, Building Engineering, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in Sustainable Building Engineering as well as insight into current research and development work, and
• demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in Building Engineering.

Aptitudes and Accomplishments

Upon completion of the programme, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
• demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
• demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
• demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity within Sustainable Building Engineering.

Ability to Evaluate and Assess

Upon completion of the programme, the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study, Building Engineering with a specialization in Sustainable Building Engineering, informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning, especially in the rapidly changing field of Sustainable Building Engineering.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction is English, which means that all teaching, course literature, documentation, reporting etc. shall be in English.

Contents

An overarching purpose of the master's program in Building Engineering with specialization in Sustainability and Digitalization is to equip students with specialized competence in advanced building technologies and a comprehensive understanding of their application to design, construction, and resilient energy systems integration, particularly in the context of digitalization. After finishing the program, students will be prepared to pursue careers in building engineering across various sectors, including industrial, information, service, public, and education sectors, as well as in academic research.

Year 1
Building Engineering:
Buildings and Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
Advanced Construction Practices: Sustainability and Building safety, 7.5 credits
Digital Visualization and Simulation in Building Engineering, 7.5 credits

Computer Science:
Computer Programming with Python, 7.5 credits
Product and Process Development:
Big Data and Machine Learning on Cloud Platform for Industrial Applications, 7.5 credits

Environmental Engineering:
Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure, 7.5 credits
Environomical Pathway in Sustainable Built Environment and Energy Systems, 7.5 credits

Mathematics/Applied Mathematics:
Probability Theory and Statistical Inference, 7.5 credits

Year 2
Building Engineering:
Smart Building and Smart Cities, 7.5 credits
Advances in Building Engineering 15 credits
Thesis for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) in Building Engineering, 30 credits

Environmental Engineering:
Digital Remote Sensing and GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning, 7.5 credits

Minor changes in the course list may occur due to continuous quality work.

Choices within the program

If other courses than those presented above are selected, this shall be done in consultation with the program coordinator to ensure the fulfilment of requirements for a degree.

University degree

The degree program is so designed that the studies will lead towards fulfilment of the requirements for the following degree(s):

• Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) in Building Engineering

If a student does not select courses in consultation with the program coordinator, or if a student chooses not to complete a certain course, the choices made can affect the possibility of fulfilling the degree requirements. For more information about degrees and degree requirements, consult the local degree regulations which are published on the University website.