Program Overview

Construction Information Technology Engineer MSc

The MSc in Construction Information Technology Engineering program has one specialization. Its mission is to train engineers capable of understanding and developing construction workflows and the digital technologies and processes that support them.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 semesters
• ECTS: 90

Curriculum

The aim of the training is to produce specialists who are able to independently carry out IT, building information development, management and project management tasks related to the built environment and facilities, using modern IT systems.

Obligatory Core Subjects

• Fundamental sciences: Numerical Methods, Construction Information Technology Mathematics (7 credits)
• Construction Information Technology Engineering sciences:
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Decision Support Methods
  • Construction Information Technology Engineering Project
  • BIM Modelling and Design
  • Civil Engineering Automation
  • Modelling
  • Construction Information Technology Programming (27 credits)
• Economic sciences, management, human sciences:
  • Argumentation
  • Negotiation
  • Presentation
  • Technology Theories (5 credits)
• Project: Complex Construction IT project (6 credits)

Specialisations

• Advanced Construction Information Technology Engineering Skills for Students with a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Energy Engineering/ Mechatronics Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science (Specialization Subjects) (20 credits)
• Advanced Construction Information Technology Engineering Skills for Civil Engineers and Architects (Specialization Subjects) (20 credits)

Elective Specialization Subjects

• Optional subjects (5 credits)

Master Thesis

• Master Thesis Project (20 Credits)

Career Options

Holders of a Master's degree in Construction Information Technology Engineering can take on middle and senior management roles in national and international construction companies involved in the design, construction and facility management of built assets.

Qualification

• MSc in Construction Information Technology Engineering

Language

• English

Start

• September

Admission and Requirements

• Admission procedure and general requirements:
  • Minimum criteria: BSc diploma in Civil or Architectural or Mechanical or Energetical or Mechatronic or Electric or Computer Science Engineering
  • Steps:
    • Pre-evaluation of the submitted documents: quality of BSc diploma, BSc transcript, additional aspects: quality of motivation letter, extra-curricular activities
    • Electronic admission if required: online written admission test and/or online interview

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

• Students can study at BME with a scholarship or as a self-funded student, by paying tuition fees.
• Various scholarships help cover tuition fees and living expenses during studies.
• Successful PhD students may receive additional support from research grants.

Preparatory Program

• Not available

Housing and Other Useful Information

No specific details provided.