Program Overview

Introduction to Structural Engineering and Construction Management

Structural Engineering and Construction Management is a field of engineering that encompasses the planning, design, and management of various initiatives that impact human lives, such as water tanks, roads, bridges, irrigation structures, and residential buildings. This field is responsible for the successful design and construction of diverse types of buildings worldwide, including iconic structures like the Giza Pyramids, Burj Khalifa, and Sydney Opera House.

Program Overview

The program combines structural engineering with advanced construction management to educate students and enable them to apply their skills to solve problems in the modern engineering and construction world. The department prepares students with a solid foundation in design and management, allowing them to serve multiple disciplines. Through a combination of technical and non-technical courses, students learn to work in groups, lead groups, and create implementation plans. Graduates can work on construction projects as designers, site engineers, and planners, and are qualified to work on building construction, heavy civil work, or infrastructure projects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Design firms
• Consulting firms
• Construction companies

They can work as:

• Designers
• Site engineers
• Quantity surveyors
• Planning engineers
• Quality control/assurance engineers

Skills and Knowledge

The program equips students with the skills and knowledge to:

• Design buildings, roadways, water tanks, and wastewater treatment plants
• Conduct structural analysis on projects
• Plan maintenance and rehabilitation of projects
• Provide consultations on construction projects
• Work on large-scale projects

Educational Philosophy

The Structural Engineering and Construction Management department aims to educate students to be qualified for the construction industry, either technically or practically, according to the industry's needs. This is achieved through up-to-date curriculums, high-quality staff, and training partnerships with industry partners.

Student Training and Research

The program provides students with opportunities for training and research through partnerships with high-quality consulting and construction companies. Well-established laboratories and libraries are available for training and research purposes.

Program Requirements

To study the program, students should possess the following qualities:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering concepts to solve engineering problems
• Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
• Identify, formulate, and solve fundamental structural engineering and construction management problems
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary engineering issues
• Act professionally in design and supervision of structural engineering disciplines
• Use codes of practice effectively and professionally
• Design, construct, and protect excavations and foundation systems
• Manage construction sites
• Select appropriate building materials
• Select and design irrigation and water networks, sewerage systems, and pumping stations
• Define and preserve properties through surveying and GIS tools
• Lead and supervise groups of designers and site or lab technicians
• Apply analytical, experimental, design, construction engineering, and management techniques with proficiency
• Understand global, ethical, and social implications of the profession
• Acquire and utilize personal, communication, and leadership skills
• Pursue distinguished employment and lifelong learning

Added Value

The program provides students with added value in terms of skills, including:

• Designing buildings, roadways, water tanks, and wastewater treatment plants
• Conducting structural analysis on projects
• Working as site engineers, quantity surveyors, planning engineers, or quality control/assurance engineers
• Planning maintenance and rehabilitation of projects
• Providing consultations on construction projects
• Working on large-scale projects