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Master's Degree Programme in Construction: YRAK20

Code: YRAK20

Degree:
Master of Engineering

Degree title:
Master of Engineering

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
2 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2020

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.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

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
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
- is able to retrieve, analyze and produce information and evaluate it critically from the point of view of different fields
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented 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
- is able to apply the ethical principles of the subject field as an expert and as a developer of working life
- is able to make decisions considering an individual and the community
- is able to contribute to the principles of equality in working life
- is able to contribute to the principles of sustainable development and social responsibility
- is capable of leading socially influential activities based on ethical values

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
- is able to develop multidisciplinary communication and interaction in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s work
- is able to create networks and partnerships
- is capable of management and supervision tasks and is able to improve activities in complicated and unpredictable environments
- is able to work as an expert or entrepreneur and has abilities for management and supervision tasks

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
- is able to manage project work
- is able to create new information and improve existing working methods by combining expertise from different fields
- is able to develop customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

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
- is able to operate in international environments
- is able to predict the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

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.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

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
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of 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
- knows the basics of construction business economics and advanced management accounting

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
-is able to consider the customer needs
-is able to manage production planning
-is able to manage construction works combined with HEPAC works
-is able to manage quality and safety at work

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
- is able to calculate statics of structures
- is able to design structural physics and chemistry
- understands the effects of other design areas

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

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