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Degree Programme in Construction Site Management, Full-time studies: RKM21

Code: RKM21

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Construction Management

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2021

Descriptions

PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
Degree Programme in Construction Management option is:

- Building Construction


Construction Management trains the construction site production planning and managerial positions, as well as the management of construction projects. Leading to qualifications to act as responsible supervisor of the same master. Provide jobs for construction companies, construction, real estate and public sector organizations. Employment in the construction is excellent, especially since the work of the leaders are in short supply.

You can become a foreman in charge, the building administrator, building inspector or site manager. Construction managers have also established many significant construction companies.


OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES
Degree Programme in Construction Management aim is to provide the capability to construction work management. The training emphasize in labor management and site engineering. Some of the studies are carried out in cooperation with companies.

Tasks consists of all kinds of construction work management and production planning functions. This requires a building production professional, technical and financial expertise.

The foreman leads various phases of the construction site and is responsible for ensuring that the work is carried out in accordance with the provisions. The job also includes work safety, schedule, quality and cost issues, as well as construction of environmental issues.

The training is to implement, in close co-operation with the construction companies.


PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
Work and require the expertise of a worker more and more data acquisition and data processing skills, teamwork skills, problem solving skills, continuous learning and the ability to combine different types of knowledge in practical work. Construction Site Management training emphasizes a constructivist view of learning in which students play an active role and a private world of experience is an important part of education. The teacher's task is to serve as a director of learning and study coordinator.

The course utilizes a variety of learning strategies to support the student's professional development and working life skills and vocational skills. The studies include group work, expert lectures, laboratory exercises, company visits, assignments and practical training.

Development

Construction site management studies give a formal qualification to work in supervision tasks in construction projects in accordance with the Land Use and Building Act. The curriculum of the degree programme was planned in cooperation with operators in the field, and the skills required by the formal qualification were considered.

Objective

What kind of society would You like to see built? The national wealth in Finland is based on built environment, and the environmental impact of building has a big social importance. Technical professionals are needed to find energy efficient solutions, to use environmentally friendly materials and to diminish the carbon footprint of construction projects and the built environment. Digitality, cooperating with different experts both in Finland and on an international level, developing and adopting new innovations, and utilizing natural resources and circular economy better in a cost-effective way open the doors to sustainable development. A comprehensive cooperation from planning to implementation guarantees buildings of better quality and a healthier built environment. Both for us and the environment.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

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RKM21-1001
BASIC STUDIES COMMON TO ALL IN SEAMK

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20
RKM21-1002
Building Competence

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10
XX00CG82 Studying at a University of Applied Sciences 2 2 2 1 1
XX00CG83 Career Planning and Internationalisation 2 2 2 1 1
YPO3A3 Communication Skills 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
YPO4A3 ICT Skills 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RKM21-1003
Business and Entrepreneurship Competence

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5
XX00CL55 Basics of Entrepreneurship 3 3 3 1 1 1
XX00BE91 SeAMK Innovation Week 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
RKM21-1004
Research and Project Work Skills

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5
YPO1C2 Introduction to Research and Development 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
RA00BF07 Introduction to Construction Project 3 3 3 1 1 1
RKM21-1005
BASICS OF ENGINEERING

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15
RKM21-1006
Languages

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6
RAK1A1 Swedish 3 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
VIRKARUKI Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written 0
VIRKARUSU Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral 0
8H00CK33 English for Construction Site Managers 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RKM21-1007
Mathematics

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9
RAK1B1 Algebra 2 2 2 1 1
8D00CK23 Geometry in Construction Engineering 4 4 2 2 1 1 0.7 0.7 0.7
RAK1B4 Business Mathematics and Statistics 3 3 3 1 1 1
RKM21-1008
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION

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113
RKM21-1009
Construction Drawing

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13
RAK2A1 Basics of Urban Planning 2 2 2 1 1
8D00CK25 Construction Planning 3 3 3 1 1 1
8D00CK26 CAD and BIM in Construction 5 5 2 3 1 1 1 1 1
RA00BF01 Basics of HVAC 3 3 3 1 1 1
RKM21-1010
Structural Mechanics

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8
8H00CK40 Statics for Construction Site Managers 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
RKM2C2 Basics of Strength of Materials 4 4 4 2 2
RKM21-1011
Earth and Foundation Construction

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10
8H00CK87 Basics of Geotechnics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
8H00CK88 Basics of Foundation Engineering 3 3 3 1 1 1
RAK2D3 Rock and Soil Mechanics 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
RKM21-1012
Project Economy

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22
RAK2F1 Management and Labour Legislation 4 4 4 2 2
RAK2F2 Construction Project Management 3 3 3 1 1 1
RKM2F3 Construction Economics 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
RKM2F5 Tender Calculation 4 4 4 2 2
8H00CK43 Purchasing and agreements 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
8H00CK44 Management at Constrcution Site 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RKM21-1013
Building Construction

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26
8D00CK28 Construction Materials 2 2 2 1 1
RAK2B2 Concrete Technology 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RAK2G1 Building Construction 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
RAK2G2 Repair Construction 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8H00CK37 Basics of Construction Physics 4 4 4 2 2
8H00CK39 Ecological Construction 3 3 3 1 1 1
RAK2E2 Indoor Air Climate 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
8D00BT08 Massive Timber Construction 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
8H00CG70 Massive Timber Construction 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
RKM21-1014
Structural Engineering

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16
8H00CK41 Basics of Structural Design 4 4 4 2 2
RKM2H1 Concrete Structures 6 6 3 3 1.5 1.5 1 1 1
RKM2H2 Timber Structures 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RKM2H3 Steel Structures 3 3 3 1 1 1
RKM21-1015
Construction Site Management

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18
8D00CK32 Site Engineering 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
RAK2I2 Schedule Planning 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
RKM2I3 Quality Management 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RAK2I4 Occupational Safety 3 3 3 1 1 1
RAK2G6 Construction with Pre-fabricated Units 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
RKM21-1016
PROJECT STUDIES

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10
RK00BF02 Construction Planning Project 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
8H00CK36 Construction Site Project 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
RKM21-1017
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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7
RA00BH64 Refresher Course in Mathematics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KL04AYRU001 Refresher Course in Swedish 2 2 2 1 1
KC04AYEN001 Refresher Course in English 2 2 2 1 1
RKM21-1018
Multi-field Working Life Projects

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0
RKM21-1019
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
RKM51 Practical Training 1 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
RKM52 Practical Training 2 10 10 10 5 5
RKM53 Practical Training 3 15 15 15 5 5 5
RKM21-1020
BACHELOR'S THESIS

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RK00BF06 Thesis 15 15 15 7.5 7.5
Total 210 64 62 61 24 32 32 32 30 23 38 24 16 16 10.7 10.7 10.7 16 16 10.1 10.1 10.1 11.5 11.5 12.7 12.7 12.7 12 12

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

General competencies (Bachelor’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

Studying at a University of Applied Sciences
Career Planning and Internationalisation
Communication Skills
ICT Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
SeAMK Innovation Week
Introduction to Research and Development
Introduction to Construction Project
Swedish
English for Construction Site Managers
Algebra
Geometry in Construction Engineering
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
CAD and BIM in Construction
Basics of HVAC
Statics for Construction Site Managers
Basics of Strength of Materials
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Project Management
Construction Economics
Tender Calculation
Purchasing and agreements
Management at Constrcution Site
Construction Materials
Concrete Technology
Building Construction
Repair Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Basics of Structural Design
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Refresher Course in Mathematics
Refresher Course in Swedish
Refresher Course in English
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values

Studying at a University of Applied Sciences
Career Planning and Internationalisation
Communication Skills
Introduction to Research and Development
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
Management and Labour Legislation
Repair Construction
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
3 Working community competence

- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills

Studying at a University of Applied Sciences
Communication Skills
ICT Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Research and Development
Introduction to Construction Project
Algebra
Geometry in Construction Engineering
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
4 Innovation competence

- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

SeAMK Innovation Week
Introduction to Research and Development
CAD and BIM in Construction
Basics of HVAC
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Repair Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
5 Internationalization competence

- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Career Planning and Internationalisation
Swedish
English for Construction Site Managers
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

Basics of Entrepreneurship
Construction Economics
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Introduction to Construction Project
Algebra
Geometry in Construction Engineering
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
CAD and BIM in Construction
Basics of HVAC
Statics for Construction Site Managers
Basics of Strength of Materials
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Project Management
Construction Economics
Tender Calculation
Concrete Technology
Building Construction
Repair Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Basics of Structural Design
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
Not grouped
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral

Bachelor of Construction Management competencies

1 Competence in work and environmental safety in construction

- Appreciates existing buildings and built environment
- Is competent in occupational safety in the construction field
- Understands the environmental impact of constructions projects

Introduction to Construction Project
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Project Management
Purchasing and agreements
Management at Constrcution Site
Concrete Technology
Building Construction
Repair Construction
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Concrete Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
2 Competence in structures

Knows the acts, decrees, regulations and instructions pertaining to construction industry
- Understands physical and chemical phenomena central to construction projects
- Knows building materials and how to apply them
- Is familiar with the house technical systems and their impact on the design
- Understands the principles in the static behaviour of permanent and temporary structures.

Construction Planning
CAD and BIM in Construction
Statics for Construction Site Managers
Basics of Strength of Materials
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Construction Materials
Concrete Technology
Building Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Basics of Structural Design
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
3 Competence in construction process

- Has a sound command of the work methods, site planning and control of conditions
- Has a sound command of the quality management
- Has a sound command of the schedule planning
- Has a sound command of the cost planning and management
- Has a sound command of the purchasing and logistics
- Has a sound command of the integration of house technical and structural work
- Has a sound command of the general management principles, supervision and negotiation skills
- Has a sound command of the contracting and labour law

Introduction to Construction Project
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
CAD and BIM in Construction
Basics of HVAC
Statics for Construction Site Managers
Basics of Strength of Materials
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Project Management
Construction Economics
Tender Calculation
Purchasing and agreements
Management at Constrcution Site
Building Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Basics of Structural Design
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
4 Specialised competence in renovation work

- Has sound knowledge about historical buildings and structures, materials and building methods
- Is familiar with processes and techniques in repair construction
- Understands what factors influence the condition and usability of buildings and structures
- Understands what life cycle thinking involves

Construction Planning
Concrete Technology
Repair Construction
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Thesis
Not grouped
Studying at a University of Applied Sciences
Career Planning and Internationalisation
Communication Skills
ICT Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
SeAMK Innovation Week
Introduction to Research and Development
Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
English for Construction Site Managers
Algebra
Geometry in Construction Engineering
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Refresher Course in Mathematics
Refresher Course in Swedish
Refresher Course in English

Bachelor’s Degree studies

1 Basic Studies
Studying at a University of Applied Sciences
Career Planning and Internationalisation
Communication Skills
ICT Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
SeAMK Innovation Week
Introduction to Research and Development
Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
English for Construction Site Managers
Algebra
Geometry in Construction Engineering
Business Mathematics and Statistics
2 Professional Studies
Introduction to Construction Project
Basics of Urban Planning
Construction Planning
CAD and BIM in Construction
Basics of HVAC
Statics for Construction Site Managers
Basics of Strength of Materials
Basics of Geotechnics
Basics of Foundation Engineering
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Management and Labour Legislation
Construction Project Management
Construction Economics
Tender Calculation
Purchasing and agreements
Management at Constrcution Site
Construction Materials
Concrete Technology
Building Construction
Repair Construction
Basics of Construction Physics
Ecological Construction
Indoor Air Climate
Massive Timber Construction
Massive Timber Construction
Basics of Structural Design
Concrete Structures
Timber Structures
Steel Structures
Site Engineering
Schedule Planning
Quality Management
Occupational Safety
Construction with Pre-fabricated Units
Construction Planning Project
Construction Site Project
3 Free-Choice Studies
Refresher Course in Mathematics
Refresher Course in Swedish
Refresher Course in English
4 Training
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
5 Thesis
Thesis
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
RKM21-1001
BASIC STUDIES COMMON TO ALL IN SEAMK

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20
RKM21-1002
Building Competence

(Choose all)

10
XX00CG82 Studying at a University of Applied Sciences 2
XX00CG83 Career Planning and Internationalisation 2
YPO3A3 Communication Skills 3
YPO4A3 ICT Skills 3
RKM21-1003
Business and Entrepreneurship Competence

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5
XX00CL55 Basics of Entrepreneurship 3
XX00BE91 SeAMK Innovation Week 2
RKM21-1004
Research and Project Work Skills

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5
YPO1C2 Introduction to Research and Development 2
RA00BF07 Introduction to Construction Project 3
RKM21-1005
BASICS OF ENGINEERING

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15
RKM21-1006
Languages

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6
RAK1A1 Swedish 3
VIRKARUKI Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written 0
VIRKARUSU Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral 0
8H00CK33 English for Construction Site Managers 3
RKM21-1007
Mathematics

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9
RAK1B1 Algebra 2
8D00CK23 Geometry in Construction Engineering 4
RAK1B4 Business Mathematics and Statistics 3
RKM21-1008
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION

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113
RKM21-1009
Construction Drawing

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13
RAK2A1 Basics of Urban Planning 2
8D00CK25 Construction Planning 3
8D00CK26 CAD and BIM in Construction 5
RA00BF01 Basics of HVAC 3
RKM21-1010
Structural Mechanics

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8
8H00CK40 Statics for Construction Site Managers 4
RKM2C2 Basics of Strength of Materials 4
RKM21-1011
Earth and Foundation Construction

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10
8H00CK87 Basics of Geotechnics 3
8H00CK88 Basics of Foundation Engineering 3
RAK2D3 Rock and Soil Mechanics 4
RKM21-1012
Project Economy

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22
RAK2F1 Management and Labour Legislation 4
RAK2F2 Construction Project Management 3
RKM2F3 Construction Economics 4
RKM2F5 Tender Calculation 4
8H00CK43 Purchasing and agreements 4
8H00CK44 Management at Constrcution Site 3
RKM21-1013
Building Construction

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26
8D00CK28 Construction Materials 2
RAK2B2 Concrete Technology 3
RAK2G1 Building Construction 5
RAK2G2 Repair Construction 5
8H00CK37 Basics of Construction Physics 4
8H00CK39 Ecological Construction 3
RAK2E2 Indoor Air Climate 2
8D00BT08 Massive Timber Construction 2
8H00CG70 Massive Timber Construction 2
RKM21-1014
Structural Engineering

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16
8H00CK41 Basics of Structural Design 4
RKM2H1 Concrete Structures 6
RKM2H2 Timber Structures 3
RKM2H3 Steel Structures 3
RKM21-1015
Construction Site Management

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18
8D00CK32 Site Engineering 5
RAK2I2 Schedule Planning 4
RKM2I3 Quality Management 3
RAK2I4 Occupational Safety 3
RAK2G6 Construction with Pre-fabricated Units 3
RKM21-1016
PROJECT STUDIES

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10
RK00BF02 Construction Planning Project 5
8H00CK36 Construction Site Project 5
RKM21-1017
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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7
RA00BH64 Refresher Course in Mathematics 3
KL04AYRU001 Refresher Course in Swedish 2
KC04AYEN001 Refresher Course in English 2
RKM21-1018
Multi-field Working Life Projects

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0
RKM21-1019
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
RKM51 Practical Training 1 5
RKM52 Practical Training 2 10
RKM53 Practical Training 3 15
RKM21-1020
BACHELOR'S THESIS

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15
RK00BF06 Thesis 15