Program Overview

Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology

The Faculty of Engineering Technology and Science mission is to provide world-class engineering programs empowering graduates with the desire for learning, discovery, and innovation, and provide highly competent technologists and engineers to meet present and future industry needs nationally and globally.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology program covers different areas in Civil Engineering, including planning and design of buildings, bridges, transportation systems, water resources, and supply, with particular attention to protection of the environment. It prepares students for positions as engineers with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure in a sustainable environment.

Program Goals

The goals of the Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology program are:

1. Provide graduates with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to professionally develop, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects in areas of the built environment and global infrastructures.
2. Prepare graduates for lifelong learning, professional development, and adhering to international Code of Ethics.
3. Prepare graduates with the capability to be engaged in sustainable activities through community and work-based opportunities.
4. Provide graduates with leadership qualities, team building, and communication skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, a graduate in Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology should demonstrate:

1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.
2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.
3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
6. An ability to develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products, services, and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Employment Prospects

Employment prospects for HCT Engineering Technology and Science graduates are very strong and cover many local and international industrial sectors, including:

• Aviation
• Computing
• Construction
• Consulting
• Defense
• Energy
• Governance
• Healthcare
• Infrastructure support and maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Oil and gas
• Telecommunications

Curriculum

The curriculum produces high-quality engineers known for productivity, professionalism, and competence in the workplace. Graduates will have the ability to analyze and design systems, specify project methods and materials, perform cost estimates and analyzes, and manage technical tasks in support of both public and private sector organizations in Civil Engineering construction.

Elective Courses

The program offers elective courses in:

• Structures Engineering
• Water and Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

Work Experiential Learning

Students are eligible for a one-year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.