MSc in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management
MSc in Construction management
The programme leading to the MSc degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in construction management runs parallel to a programme leading to a MSc degree in Construction management. The aim of the programmes is to prepare students for careers in the management of projects or major components of projects, with emphasis on engineering solutions relevant to the construction industry.
There is emphasis on assimilating a broad scope of diverse disciplines - i.e. construction engineering, business, law, human relations and management diciplines - through interdisciplinary, practically oriented project work.
Both programmes are 2 year full-time graduate study programmes of 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each semester). Students generally take 90 ECTS in specialized courses and a 30 ECTS thesis. In exceptional cases, they may take 60 ECTS in courses and a 60 ECTS thesis with a stronger research focus.
Admission requirements to the MSc programme in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management are a BSc degree in engineering. Minimum requirements in applied sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics) and in basic subjects fundamental to civil engineering (i.e. mechanics, materials science) have to be fulfilled. After successful completion of the programme the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management. The programme is designed to meet the curriculum requirements for the professional title of chartered engineer (Icelandic: verkfræðingur), as defined by the Ministry of industry and the Association of chartered engineers in Iceland.
Admission requirements to the MSc programme in Construction management are an undergraduate degree (BSc/BA) in engineering, architecture or other disciplines relevant to construction and project management. After successful completion of the programme the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Construction Management.
