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Structural Design – (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 | ||
Location of Reykjavik University
MSc in Civil engineering with specialization in structural design
The MSc programme in Civil engineering with specialization in structural design focuses on both practical and theoretical aspects of structural analysis and design. Emphasis is also on the interaction of building materials and design, as well as specialized aspects of the physics of buildings. There is major emphasis on innovation in the search for technical solutions and the development of new methods in the design of structures and in the use of building materials.
The programme is a 2 year full-time graduate study programme of 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each semester). Students can either take 90 ECTS in specialized courses and a 30 ECTS MSc thesis, or 60 ECTS in courses and a 60 ECTS MSc thesis with a stronger research focus.
Contents
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
On completion of the MSc program, the student shall possess a systematic generalized understanding and knowledge of the following topics:
* Basic principles and more important theories relevant to structural engineering and their application.
* Behaviour of both structures and structural members and the design of these with different structural materials.
* Advanced calculation methods used in structural engineering for modelling and analyzing structures.
* The loads and actions considered in the design of structures, including earthquake loading.
* Structural material behaviour including non-linear behaviour and knowledge using and selecting appropriate mathematical material models representing this.
* Current codes and relevant structural design guidelines.
* Different aspects of the physics of building.
* Basic research and development principles and practices relevant to the building industry.
* Role of the structural engineer as an important professional in society and the building environment and the interaction of the structural engineer with other professions.
* Key professional, safety and ethical issues arising in modern engineering industry.
* Time-management and work planning issues related to the organization, implementation and successful completion and reporting of an individual Masters 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.
SEL
The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjvik University operates a Laboratory in Structural Engineering.
SEL is an abbreviation for the center, Structural Engineering and Composites Laboratory. Facilities at the new school building for the center are exemplary. The objective of the establishment of SEL is to promote research in different fields of Structural Engineering and promote further learning.
The Laboratory contains equipment and facilities to support research and teaching in, structural engineering, earthquake engineering, stress analysis, soil mechanics, geology, transportation engineering and surveying, environmental quality, and hydraulics.
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Requirements
Admission requirements are a BSc degree in engineering. Minimum requirements in applied sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics) have to be fulfilled. Minimum requirements in basic subjects fundamental to civil engineering generally (i.e. mechanics, material science, etc.) as well as to structural engineering specifically 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 structural design. 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.
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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