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Construction Management – (M.Sc.)
Reykjavik University
School of Science and Engineering
| Application Deadline: | May 1st for admission to Fall Semester; October 15th for admission to Spring Semester | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,350 - ≈ € 12,480 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Reykjavik / Iceland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | January, August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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MSc in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management
MSc in Construction management
The programme leading to the MSc degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in construction management runs parallel to a programme leading to a MSc degree in Construction management. The aim of the programmes is to prepare students for careers in the management of projects or major components of projects, with emphasis on engineering solutions relevant to the construction industry.
There is emphasis on assimilating a broad scope of diverse disciplines - i.e. construction engineering, business, law, human relations and management diciplines - through interdisciplinary, practically oriented project work.
Both programmes are 2 year full-time graduate study programmes of 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each semester). Students generally take 90 ECTS in specialized courses and a 30 ECTS thesis. In exceptional cases, they may take 60 ECTS in courses and a 60 ECTS thesis with a stronger research focus.
Contents
MSc in Construction Management
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The program draws on science, engineering, social sciences and the humanities to create a knowledge-base that equips students to deal with a range of problems and challenges characterized by increasing interdisciplinary, international and cross-cultural working. The student must combine broad knowledge with a deep understanding of the core discipline of Construction Management. A substantial part of the knowledge imparted to the student is transferable across many types of projects, organizations and teams.
The subjects in which students take courses are Strategic Project Management, Scheduling, Production Engineering & Management, Risk Analysis & Management, Finance in Projects; Cost Engineering & Management; Value Engineering & Management; Procurement Methods; Contractual & Tendering Law; Facilities Management; Supply Chain Management & Logistics; Process Management; Organizational Psychology; Human Resource Management; Decision Analysis; Research Methods; as well as having the option of taking elective courses in other engineering disciplines within the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Business or the School of Law.
On completion of the MSc program the student should possess the following systematic generalized understanding and knowledge:
* Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and the more important theories relevant to the field of Construction Management and their application.
* Knowledge and understanding of specific features of the subject of each specialized course taken, as seen in relation to the field of construction management.
* Integrated knowledge of the subject matter of all specialized courses taken and the application of that knowledge to the field of construction management.
* Advanced knowledge of recognized conventions and best practice in the planning, implementing, managing and analyzing of construction projects; also large and complicated construction projects.
* Advanced knowledge of a broad range of analytical and modelling methodologies and tools commonly used in construction management and project management.
* Advanced knowledge of the professional methods and recognized conventions that are relevant to operation and problem-solving in the different stages of a construction project.
* Knowledge of how projects arise and the different stages in the life-cycle of a project.
* Knowledge of the main methologies and tools used to gather, analyze and interpret data.
* Understanding and knowledge of basic research and development principles and practices relevant to the construction industry.
* Understanding of the role of the construction manager as an important professional in society and the duties, responsibilities, professional and ethical role and liabilities of experts such as engineers, architects and other parties in a construction project.
* Knowledge of key professional, safety and ethical issues arising in modern construction industry.
* Knowledge of time-management and work planning issues related to the organization, implementation and successful completion and reporting of an individual Master´s level research project.
* Research methodology, including the fundamentals of scientific writing, literature search, how to give a scientific presentation, how to evaluate a scientific paper, and research ethics.
MSc in Civil Engineering
Specialization: Construction Management
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The program draws on science, engineering, social sciences and the humanities to create a knowledge-base that equips students to deal with a range of problems and challenges characterized by increasing interdisciplinary, international and cross-cultural working. The student must combine broad knowledge with a deep understanding of the core discipline of Construction Management. A substantial part of the knowledge imparted to the student is transferable across many types of projects, organizations and teams.
The subjects in which students take courses are Strategic Project Management, Scheduling, Production Engineering & Management, Risk Analysis & Management, Finance in Projects; Cost Engineering & Management; Value Engineering & Management; Procurement Methods; Contractural & Tendering Law; Facilities Management; Supply Chain Management & Logistics; Process Management; Organizational Psychology; Human Resource Management; Decision Analysis; Research Methods; as well as having the option of taking elective courses in other engineering disciplines within the School of Science and Engineering, the School of Business or the School of Law.
On completion of the MSc program the student should possess the following systematic generalized understanding and knowledge:
* Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles and the more important theories relevant to the field of Construction Management and their application.
* Knowledge and understanding of specific features of the subject of each specialized course taken, as seen in relation to the field of construction management.
* Integrated knowledge of the subject matter of all specialized courses taken and the application of that knowledge to the field of construction management.
* Advanced knowledge of recognized conventions and best practice in the planning, implementing, managing and analyzing of construction projects; also large and complicated construction projects.
* Advanced knowledge of a broad range of analytical and modelling methodologies and tools commonly used in construction management and project management.
* Advanced knowledge of the professional methods and recognized conventions that are relevant to operation and problem-solving in the different stages of a construction project.
* Knowledge of how projects arise and the different stages in the life-cycle of a project.
* Knowledge of the main methologies and tools used to gather, analyze and interpret data.
* Working knowledge of a range of modern mathematical methods and tools used in the development and analysis of engineering systems generally and construction projects specifically.
* Knowledge of the main methodologies and tools used to formulate and analyze design solutions in various engineering contexts, especially in civil and construction engineering.
* Understanding and knowledge of basic research and development principles and practices relevant to engineering generally and the construction industry specifically.
* Understanding of the role of the engineer as an important professional in society and the duties, responsibilities, professional and ethical role and liabilities of experts such as civil engineers, construction managers, architects and other parties in a construction project.
* Knowledge of key professional, safety and ethical issues arising in modern engineering and construction industry.
* Knowledge of time-management and work planning issues related to the organization, implementation and successful completion and reporting of an individual Master´s level research project.
* Research methodology, including the fundamentals of scientific writing, literature search, how to give a scientific presentation, how to evaluate a scientific paper, and research ethics.
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Requirements
Admission requirements to the MSc programme in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management are a BSc degree in engineering. Minimum requirements in applied sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics) and in basic subjects fundamental to civil engineering (i.e. mechanics, materials science) have to be fulfilled.
After successful completion of the programme the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Civil engineering with specialization in construction management. The programme is designed to meet the curriculum requirements for the professional title of chartered engineer (Icelandic: verkfræðingur), as defined by the Ministry of industry and the Association of chartered engineers in Iceland.
Admission requirements to the MSc programme in Construction management are an undergraduate degree (BSc/BA) in engineering, architecture or other disciplines relevant to construction and project management. After successful completion of the programme the student is awarded the degree Master of Science in Construction Management.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
International Accreditations
* Association of MBAs for the RU MBA program.
* EPAS for the following RU School of Business program: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Since 2005 the following audits and accreditation processes have been conducted by the Icelandic Ministry of Education:
* The Icelandic National Audit Office 2005 – Business, Computer Science and Law
* Accreditation in Science and Engineering 2006-2007
* Accreditation in Social Science 2007
* School of Computer Science – Accreditation for PhD-studies 2008
* School of Business– Accreditation for psychology 2009
* School of Law– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Business– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
* School of Science and Engineering– Accreditation for PhD-studies 2010
The School of Business is also a part of several international academic networks, e.g., a network of first-rank Nordic business schools (NOREK), an International University Consortium on Executive Education (UNICON), CEEMAN (an international management development association), and EFMD.
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