Master Civil Engineering

 

Innovation and rapid development are the motors of the construction business. In consequence construction always functions as a pacemaker of human cultural development.

Today’s increased technological and ecological requirements, growing competition and mounting time pressure lead towards enormous complexity in the design and realisation of buildings and structures. Pure “professional” knowledge does not suffice any longer and economic, strategic and organisational know-how is demanded in order to meet the requirements of forward-looking civil engineers. For the efficient and successful realisation of major construction projects, professionals possessing a sound technical background and a practically focussed education are needed. These qualities are rounded off with a broad knowledge of state of the art management methods.

The master course continues the education gained in the bachelor study “Civil Engineering” and will prepare students optimally for a leadership position within the wide-ranging fields of the construction business. A successful graduation allows a fast career entry on the foundation of a highly practical training. The master program offers two specialisations: “Project Management” and “Design und Construction”.

Professional Fields of Activity
Based on the firm scientific, technical and practical foundation of the bachelor education, the goal of the master program is to train the best qualified civil engineer, who is able to undertake leadership responsibilities in the various sectors of the building and construction industry throughout Europe.
Graduates are well qualified to fill management positions as project or construction managers of major civil engineering projects in the private sphere or within public authorities. Some set themselves up as independent professional consultants. Civil engineers from the CUAS also have the possibility of a more academic or scientific career through pursuing a doctorate at a technical university at home or abroad.

Project Management Specialisation
The emphasis of the Project Management specialisation is the development of management qualifications for the construction industry. Besides the core subjects comprising technical knowledge and the development of social competence, courses in law, economics and construction operations are included.

Design and Construction Specialisation
This specialisation comprises both a focus on design and modelling as well as on the calculation and planned realisation of structures in construction and infrastructure engineering. The inclusion of design in the education forms the foundation for the involvement of the engineer (structural planner) in the construction design process.