Master of Engineering, Construction Engineering: YRAK24
Code: YRAK24
Descriptions
The programme is intended for engineers working in construction companies, engineering offices and other organizations who wish to develop their skills in expertise and who aim to advance in their career.
The programme grants graduates the same qualifications for job positions in the public sector as a master’s in an academic university.
Development
The programme is developed in collaboration with local construction companies and engineering offices. We have also close cooperation with some finnish UAS concerning teacher exchange and construction curriculum development.
Objective
The purpose of the programme is to enhance the expertise of professionals with adequate theoretical knowledge and to answer to the needs of the working life. The studies provide graduates with readiness to obtain the certification required by the authorities. The degree deepens and expands student’s knowledge of their profession and it is closely intertwined with the working life.
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Show study timings by semester, study year or period
Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
Autumn
2024 |
Spring
2025 |
Autumn
2025 |
1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 5. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 |
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YRAK24-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 | ||||||||||||
YRAK24-1002 |
Compulsory Studies
(Choose all) |
5 | ||||||||||||
8G00DM21 | Development and Research | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||
YRAK24-1003 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||
KC28RY10310 | Building Project Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
KC28RY10330 | Construction Management | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
8E00BE92 | Building Information Modeling | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
8E00BE95 | Building Physics, Advanced Course | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||
8E00CL14 | Renovation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
5E00DK76 | Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||
YRAK24-1006 |
ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||
YRAK24-1007 |
Selection from the Master Level Free Choice Studies
(Choose 0) |
0 | ||||||||||||
YRAK24-1004 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||
8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | ||||||||
Total | 60 | 40 | 30 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 30 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 15 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Construction Engineering Master’s Degree competencies
Construction cost estimation and business competence
- is able to evaluate and manage construction project costs |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Renovation |
Construction management competence
-is able to manage building construction |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Structural design competence
- is able to design construction structures with different building materials |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Not grouped |
Development and Research |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
Master’s Degree studies
1 Advanced Professional Studies |
Development and Research |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
2 Free Choice Studies |
No attached course units |
3 Thesis |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
1. Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own |
Master's Thesis |
2. Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and |
Development and Research |
Renovation |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
3. Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and |
Development and Research |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Renovation |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
4. Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Master's Thesis |
5. Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and |
Leadership Skills of the Future |
Master's Thesis |
6. Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the |
Building Project Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Master's Thesis |
7. Entrepreneurial competence
promotes entrepreneurial action in their working community |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
YRAK24-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 |
YRAK24-1002 |
Compulsory Studies
(Choose all) |
5 |
8G00DM21 | Development and Research | 5 |
YRAK24-1003 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 |
KC28RY10310 | Building Project Management | 5 |
KC28RY10330 | Construction Management | 5 |
8E00BE92 | Building Information Modeling | 5 |
8E00BE95 | Building Physics, Advanced Course | 5 |
8E00CL14 | Renovation | 5 |
5E00DK76 | Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems | 5 |
5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 |
YRAK24-1006 |
ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 |
YRAK24-1007 |
Selection from the Master Level Free Choice Studies
(Choose 0) |
0 |
YRAK24-1004 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 |
8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 |