Master's Degree Programme in Construction: YRAK20
Code: YRAK20
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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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
Autumn
2020 |
Spring
2021 |
Autumn
2021 |
Spring
2022 |
1. / 2020 | 2. / 2020 | 3. / 2021 | 4. / 2021 | 5. / 2021 | 1. / 2021 | 2. / 2021 | 3. / 2022 | 4. / 2022 | 5. / 2022 |
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YRAK20-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||
YRAK20-1008 |
Compulsory studies
(Choose all) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||
BG00CF40 | Development and research | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||
YRAK20-1007 |
Elective studies
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 | ||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||
KD00CD57 | Leadership skills of the future | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||||
KC00CF46 | Advanced Management Accounting | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
8E00BE63 | Structural Mechanics | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
8E00BE65 | Timber Structures | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||||||||||
8E00BE67 | Steel Structures | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
8E00BE64 | Concrete Structures | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
YRAK20-1006 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||
8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
Total | 60 | 50 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
General competencies (Master’s Degrees)
1 Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Leadership skills of the future |
2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
3 Working community competence
- is able to develop the operations of a work community |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Leadership skills of the future |
4 Innovation competence
- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
5 Internationalization competence
- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Leadership skills of the future |
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. |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Leadership skills of the future |
7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
Not grouped |
Development and research |
Advanced Management Accounting |
Structural Mechanics |
Timber Structures |
Steel Structures |
Concrete Structures |
Master's Thesis |
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 |
Leadership skills of the future |
Advanced Management Accounting |
Construction management competence
-is able to manage building construction |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
Structural design competence
- is able to design construction structures with different building materials |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
Not grouped |
Development and research |
Structural Mechanics |
Timber Structures |
Steel Structures |
Concrete Structures |
Master's Thesis |
Master’s Degree studies
1 Advanced Professional Studies |
Building Project Management |
Construction Management |
Building Information Modeling |
Building Physics, Advanced Course |
Renovation |
Leadership skills of the future |
Advanced Management Accounting |
2 Free Choice Studies |
No attached course units |
3 Thesis |
Master's Thesis |
Not grouped |
Development and research |
Structural Mechanics |
Timber Structures |
Steel Structures |
Concrete Structures |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
YRAK20-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 |
YRAK20-1008 |
Compulsory studies
(Choose all) |
5 |
BG00CF40 | Development and research | 5 |
YRAK20-1007 |
Elective studies
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 |
KC28RY10310 | Building Project Management | 5 |
KC28RY10330 | Construction Management | 5 |
8E00BE92 | Building Information Modeling | 5 |
8E00BE95 | Building Physics, Advanced Course | 5 |
8E00CL14 | Renovation | 5 |
KD00CD57 | Leadership skills of the future | 5 |
KC00CF46 | Advanced Management Accounting | 5 |
8E00BE63 | Structural Mechanics | 5 |
8E00BE65 | Timber Structures | 5 |
8E00BE67 | Steel Structures | 5 |
8E00BE64 | Concrete Structures | 5 |
YRAK20-1006 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose ects: 30) |
30 |
8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 |