Open UAS Pathway Studies, Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering: POLKURAK25
Code: POLKURAK25
- Duration
- 1 years (60 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
This curriculum is for open UAS students. The curriculum includes first year studies and Basic Studies Common To All In SEAMK (Open UAS Path Studies, Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Engineering). There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.
PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
Construction is a significant part of the essential functions of society. Finland's national wealth is based on the built environment. The society needs experts in modern building construction, economics, ecology and international activities to care for buildings and the environment.
OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES
Typical job positions for engineers having completed this programme include construction planning, production, management, import operations, and marketing in the field of construction. They may also work as entrepreneurs. Job titles include structural designer, financial planner, planning director, project manager, building inspector, developer, property manager or foreman.
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
The working world and expertise demand that employees have advanced skills in information acquisition and processing, problem-solving, the ability to collaborate with others and to always be open to new learning situations, as well as the ability to combine various types of information and various disciplines with practical work. This means that students must understand what they are taught. For this reason, teaching in the Degree Programme in Construction Engineering emphasises the constructivist theory of learning where the students' active role and world of experience form a significant part of the education. It is the teacher's duty to facilitate learning and coordinate studies.
A variety of teaching methods are used in the programme to support students' professional development, readiness for the working world and professional expertise. Students work in small groups, listen to lectures by experts, work in the laboratory, visit various companies, do assignments and have practical training.
Development
We co-operate with companies to update our study programme.
Objective
Construction engineering studies provide a formal qualification for working in managerial and structural planning tasks in construction projects in compliance with the Land Use and Building Act. The curriculum has been made in cooperation with the operators of the field and by paying attention to the requirements of the formal qualification.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 5. / 2026 |
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POLKURAK25-1001 |
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||||||
POLKURAK25-1002 |
Study skills
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||
XX00DM02 | Academic Studies and Career Planning | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
XX00DM03 | Information and Communication Technology | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||
XX00DM04 | Communication Skills | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||
POLKURAK25-1011 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(Choose all ) |
3 | ||||||||
8H00DX50 | Entrepreneurship in the Field of Construction | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
POLKURAK25-1003 |
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
46 | ||||||||
POLKURAK25-1004 |
Basics of Mathematics in Construction
(Choose all ) |
13 | ||||||||
8D00DR31 | Algebra in Construction Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
8D00CK23 | Geometry in Construction Engineering | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | |||
8D00CK24 | Mathematical Analysis | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
RAK1B6 | Mechanics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
POLKURAK25-1005 |
Communication in Construction
(Choose all ) |
3 | ||||||||
8D00DL24 | Working English | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
POLKURAK25-1006 |
Construction Design
(Choose all ) |
12 | ||||||||
8H00DK11 | Drawings in Construction | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
8D00DM15 | Urban Planning | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
8D00DM17 | Construction Planning | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
RA00DB03 | Basics of HVAC | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | |||
POLKURAK25-1007 |
Structural Mechanics
(Choose all ) |
5 | ||||||||
8D00DR32 | Statics | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
POLKURAK25-1008 |
Construction Project Management
(Choose all ) |
3 | ||||||||
RAK2I4 | Occupational Safety | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
POLKURAK25-1009 |
Building Construction
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||
RAK2G1 | Building Construction | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||
8D00CK28 | Construction Materials | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
8H00DL22 | Concrete Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
POLKURAK25-1010 |
Alternative studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
8D00DX62 | Construction Software Solutions | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | |||
Total | 60 | 64 | 30 | 34 | 15 | 15 | 11.37 | 11.37 | 11.37 |
General competencies (Bachelor’s Degrees)
1 Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation |
No attached course units |
2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions |
No attached course units |
3 Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community |
No attached course units |
4 Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field |
No attached course units |
5 Internationalization competence
- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field |
No attached course units |
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. |
No attached course units |
7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Entrepreneurship in the Field of Construction |
Algebra in Construction Engineering |
Geometry in Construction Engineering |
Mathematical Analysis |
Mechanics |
Working English |
Drawings in Construction |
Urban Planning |
Construction Planning |
Basics of HVAC |
Statics |
Occupational Safety |
Building Construction |
Construction Materials |
Concrete Technology |
Construction Software Solutions |
Construction Engineering competencies
1 Competence in environmental responsibility and life cycle analysis in construction
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
No attached course units |
2 Competence in structural design
A Bachelor of Engineering |
No attached course units |
3 Competence in construction production
A Bachelor of Engineering ; applies the methods and practices in construction, sub-contracting and management of the structures in buildings and environments; possesses competence in identifying customer needs and to take them into consideration; has command of production control; understands the impacts of heating, water, ventilation, electric and automation technology; has command of quality control and safety engineering in construction. |
No attached course units |
4 Competence in construction economics
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
No attached course units |
5 Competence in renovation
A Bachelor of Engineering; |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Entrepreneurship in the Field of Construction |
Algebra in Construction Engineering |
Geometry in Construction Engineering |
Mathematical Analysis |
Mechanics |
Working English |
Drawings in Construction |
Urban Planning |
Construction Planning |
Basics of HVAC |
Statics |
Occupational Safety |
Building Construction |
Construction Materials |
Concrete Technology |
Construction Software Solutions |
Bachelor’s Degree studies
1 Basic Studies |
No attached course units |
2 Professional Studies |
No attached course units |
3 Free-Choice Studies |
No attached course units |
4 Training |
No attached course units |
5 Thesis |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Entrepreneurship in the Field of Construction |
Algebra in Construction Engineering |
Geometry in Construction Engineering |
Mathematical Analysis |
Mechanics |
Working English |
Drawings in Construction |
Urban Planning |
Construction Planning |
Basics of HVAC |
Statics |
Occupational Safety |
Building Construction |
Construction Materials |
Concrete Technology |
Construction Software Solutions |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
POLKURAK25-1001 |
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
13 |
POLKURAK25-1002 |
Study skills
(Choose all ) |
10 |
XX00DM02 | Academic Studies and Career Planning | 2 |
XX00DM03 | Information and Communication Technology | 4 |
XX00DM04 | Communication Skills | 4 |
POLKURAK25-1011 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(Choose all ) |
3 |
8H00DX50 | Entrepreneurship in the Field of Construction | 3 |
POLKURAK25-1003 |
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
46 |
POLKURAK25-1004 |
Basics of Mathematics in Construction
(Choose all ) |
13 |
8D00DR31 | Algebra in Construction Engineering | 3 |
8D00CK23 | Geometry in Construction Engineering | 4 |
8D00CK24 | Mathematical Analysis | 3 |
RAK1B6 | Mechanics | 3 |
POLKURAK25-1005 |
Communication in Construction
(Choose all ) |
3 |
8D00DL24 | Working English | 3 |
POLKURAK25-1006 |
Construction Design
(Choose all ) |
12 |
8H00DK11 | Drawings in Construction | 3 |
8D00DM15 | Urban Planning | 3 |
8D00DM17 | Construction Planning | 4 |
RA00DB03 | Basics of HVAC | 2 |
POLKURAK25-1007 |
Structural Mechanics
(Choose all ) |
5 |
8D00DR32 | Statics | 5 |
POLKURAK25-1008 |
Construction Project Management
(Choose all ) |
3 |
RAK2I4 | Occupational Safety | 3 |
POLKURAK25-1009 |
Building Construction
(Choose all ) |
10 |
RAK2G1 | Building Construction | 5 |
8D00CK28 | Construction Materials | 2 |
8H00DL22 | Concrete Technology | 3 |
POLKURAK25-1010 |
Alternative studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
8D00DX62 | Construction Software Solutions | 5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.