Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) MSc in Civil Engineering (Cycle 2, level 4) Specializatin: Cnstructin Management MSc in Civil Engineering with specializatin in Cnstructin Management is a 2 year fulltime graduate study prgram f 120 ECTS credits (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each semester). Students generally take 90 ECTS in specialized curses and a 30 ECTS thesis. In exceptinal cases they may take 60 ECTS in curses and a 60 ECTS thesis with a strnger research fcus. The aim f the prgram is t prepare students fr careers in the management f prjects r majr cmpnents f prjects, with emphasis n engineering slutins relevant t the cnstructin industry. There is emphasis n assimilating a brad scpe f diverse disciplines - i.e. cnstructin engineering, business, law, human relatins and management diciplines - thrugh interdisciplinary, practically riented prject wrk. An integrating prject cnnects learning in adjacent subject areas and prvides a practical cntext fr academic study, bridging the gap between thery and practice. There is a large cntributin t the prgram frm visiting prfessrs and invited lecturers wh are leading specialists in their respective fields. The research emphasis is n applied research in cperatin with the industry. The prgram leading t the MSc degree in Civil Engineering with specializatin in Cnstructin Management runs parallel t a prgram leading t a MSc degree in Cnstructin Management. Reykjavik University ffers MSc prgrams in fur different fields f specializatin within Civil Engineering: Cnstructin Management, Transprt and Urban Planning, Structural Design and Cncrete Technlgy. Emphasis is n interdisciplinary cperatin between these prgrams, where apprpriate. In the case f specializatin in Cnstructin Management, students are encuraged t take elective curses frm the Transprt and Urban Planning prgram. Admissin requirements are a BSc degree in engineering. Minimum requirements in applied sciences (i.e. mathematics, physics) and in basic subjects fundamental t civil engineering (i.e. mechanics, materials science) have t be fulfilled. After successful cmpletin f the prgram the student is awarded the degree Master f Science in Civil Engineering with specializatin in Cnstructin Management. The prgram is designed t meet the curriculum requirements fr the prfessinal title f Chartered Engineer (Icelandic: verkfræðingur), as defined by the Ministry f Industry and the Assciatin f Chartered Engineers in Iceland. On the cmpletin f the MSc prgram in additin t relevant undergraduate studies, the fllwing criteria shall be fulfilled, in additin t the criteria fulfilled at frmer levels. Fr further infrmatin, i.e. learning utcmes fr each curse, see the Curse Catalg www.ru.is RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 1
Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The prgram draws n science, engineering, scial sciences and the humanities t create a knwledge-base that equips students t deal with a range f prblems and challenges characterized by increasing interdisciplinary, internatinal and crsscultural wrking. The student must cmbine brad knwledge with a deep understanding f the cre discipline f Cnstructin Management. A substantial part f the knwledge imparted t the student is transferable acrss many types f prjects, rganizatins and teams. The subjects in which students take curses are Strategic Prject Management, Scheduling, Prductin Engineering & Management, Risk Analysis & Management, Finance in Prjects; Cst Engineering & Management; Value Engineering & Management; Prcurement Methds; Cntractural & Tendering Law; Facilities Management; Supply Chain Management & Lgistics; Prcess Management; Organizatinal Psychlgy; Human Resurce Management; Decisin Analysis; Research Methds; as well as having the ptin f taking elective curses in ther engineering disciplines within the Schl f Science and Engineering, the Schl f Business r the Schl f Law. On cmpletin f the MSc prgram the student shuld pssess the fllwing systematic generalized understanding and knwledge: Knwledge and understanding f the basic principles and the mre imprtant theries relevant t the field f Cnstructin Management and their applicatin. Knwledge and understanding f specific features f the subject f each specialized curse taken, as seen in relatin t the field f cnstructin Integrated knwledge f the subject matter f all specialized curses taken and the applicatin f that knwledge t the field f cnstructin Advanced knwledge f recgnized cnventins and best practice in the planning, implementing, managing and analyzing f cnstructin prjects; als large and cmplicated cnstructin prjects. Advanced knwledge f a brad range f analytical and mdelling methdlgies and tls cmmnly used in cnstructin management and prject Advanced knwledge f the prfessinal methds and recgnized cnventins that are relevant t peratin and prblem-slving in the different stages f a cnstructin prject. Knwledge f hw prjects arise and the different stages in the life-cycle f a prject. Knwledge f the main methlgies and tls used t gather, analyze and interpret data. Wrking knwledge f a range f mdern mathematical methds and tls used in the develpment and analysis f engineering systems generally and cnstructin prjects specifically. Knwledge f the main methdlgies and tls used t frmulate and analyze design slutins in varius engineering cntexts, especially in civil and cnstructin engineering. Understanding and knwledge f basic research and develpment principles and practices relevant t engineering generally and the cnstructin industry specifically. Understanding f the rle f the engineer as an imprtant prfessinal in sciety and the duties, respnsibilities, prfessinal and ethical rle and liabilities f experts such as civil engineers, cnstructin managers, architects and ther parties in a cnstructin prject. Knwledge f key prfessinal, safety and ethical issues arising in RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 2
Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) mdern engineering and cnstructin industry. Knwledge f time-management and wrk planning issues related t the rganizatin, implementatin and successful cmpletin and reprting f an individual Master s level research prject. Research methdlgy, including the fundamentals f scientific writing, literature search, hw t give a scientific presentatin, hw t evaluate a scientific paper, and research ethics. TYPE OF KNOWLEDGE The prgram tuches n many diverse disciplines with the aim f teaching the student t assimilate and integrate knwledge frm many surces, t sme extent building n the student s basic knwledge f subjects fundamental t engineering generally. On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shuld have develped advanced knwledge and understanding f all f the fllwing fundamental engineering subjects and shuld be able t make use f that knwledge in exercising engineering methdlgy and judgement in all tasks: Mathematics: Calculus in ne and mre dimensins, statistics, linear algebra and gemetry, rdinary differential equatins, numerical analysis. Physical sciences: Statics, dynamics, hydraulics, thermdynamics, electrnics, chemical sciences, materials science, structural mechanics, sil mechanics. Technlgy: Prgramming, cmputer aided design, numerical mdelling, design accrding t cdes and standards, prject Mst f the abve the student will have acquired in previus studies but sme f it the student will acquire in the MSc prgram. On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shall pssess specific, advanced knw ledge and understanding f the fllwing tpics and their cntext within the brad field f Cnstructin Management: Prject management & scheduling; Strategic rganizatin in prjects; Cnstructin site management; Risk analysis & management; Finance in prjects; Prductin engineering; Cst engineering & management; Value Engineering & Management; Design management; Prcurement methds; Cntractural & tendering law; Facilities management; Supply chain management & lgistics; Prcess management; Organizatinal psychlgy; Human Resurce Management; Decisin analysis. On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shall pssess the fllwing significant, in-depth knwledge and understanding f the research leading t his r her MSc thesis: The theries intrduced in the specialized curses and the applicatin f these t analyzing and slving prblems int the field f cnstructin The backgrund and theretical base in the chsen research area. State-f-the-art knwledge in the chsen research area. The student will have established knwledge and be cmpetent in applicatins f techniques develped within the chsen area f research. RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 3
Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) PRACTICAL SKILLS On cmpletin f the MSc prgram the student shuld be able t: Analyze cmplex real-wrld prblems and devise efficient and welldcumented cmputer-based slutins fr thse. Use mathematical mdels and their assciated analysis techniques in the design and evaluatin f slutins. Plan, manage, analyze and deply cnstructin prjects, als large and cmplicated cnstructin prjects, using recgnized cnventins as well as current best-practice methds. Plan a prject in regard t cnstructin methd, resurce and time cnstraints. Analyse a prject using the wrk breakdwn structure (WBS) and the prduct breakdwn structure (PBS). Apply the critical path methd t prjects and the line f balance methd t repetitive wrk. Perfrm a time-cst-perfrmance- trade-ff. Plan the setting up f site peratins fr a range f prject types and plan n-site prductin in accrdance with the cntract and quality plan. Plan the n-site and ff-site lgistical supprt needed fr a cnstructin prject. Prepare a prject executin plan (PEP) fr a range f prject types. Determine apprpriate levels f manpwer and supervisry staff fr a given prject. Undertake a risk and hazard assessment and take steps t mitigate identified risks. Set the agenda fr teamwrk, wrk effectively in a team and prvide leadership fr a team f individuals in the practice f cnstructin Plan the wrk in advance, estimate required resurces and cmply with prject deadlines. Wrk cllabratively with ther disciplines in the spirit f teamwrk, having regard fr their needs and relatinship with ne s wn wrk. Adapt quickly t new prblems and challenges arising in the cntext f cnstructin prjects. Use advanced engineering sftware in the planning, managing and analysis f prjects. Prpse, plan, structure and manage well defined research prjects invlving a team f individuals. Priritise, rganise and schedule wrk activities effectively. Undertake research and the develpment f new methds within the brad field f cnstructin management, recgnising their rles in the innvatin prcess. Interpret and critically assess existing theries, mdels, methds and results, bth qualitatively and quantitatively, within a brad engineering framewrk and specifically within the field f civil engineering and cnstructin. Recgnize and appreciate prblems inherent in a given engineering system r apprach, and be able t synthesise, and prpse evaluatin methds r develp alternative slutin strategies. Have the ability t assess engineering prjects, identify the key factrs in a given situatin, and develp an apprach t a slutin. Apply engineering techniques, taking accunt f a range f cmmercial and industrial cnstraints. RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 4
Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) Use decisin analysis t deal with external and internal uncertainties. Appreciate the meaning and imprtance f prfessinalism, including integrity and adherence t independent, infrmed judgement. THEORETICAL SKILLS The student is expsed t established thery in all subjects and is required t questin and apply that in his studies. Effrt is cncentrated n develping the student s critical faculties fr thinking strategically and fr interpreting and applying understanding t real wrld prblems and cntexts. The prgram develps intellectual capacity with which t engage in philsphical discussin with peers, tutrs and industry managers. Independent learning and thught is encuraged and the student is required t apply himself in an envirnment that is multidisciplinary and ever-changing. A research apprach is needed in mst assignments, necessitating independent enquiry and adherence t ethical wrk practices. On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shuld have sufficient, cmprehensive understanding t be able t: Assimilate and integrate their knwledge, make assessments and utilize their knwledge and understanding in slving relevant prblems in the field f civil engineering generally and cnstructin management specifically. Identify, adapt and develp mdels apprpriate t the study f a widerange f different systems, prcesses and prducts invlving civil engineering generally and cnstructin management specifically. Apply standard scientific principles and theries t develp engineering slutins t a range f practical prblems. COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND INFORMATION LITERACY On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shuld be able t: Wrk as a part f an inter-diciplinary planning, design r research team. Cmmunicate effectively and prfessinally and frmulate sund arguments, bth in writing and by means f presentatins, using apprpriate technical language. Find infrmatin that is relevant t research using search engines, n line libraries and repsitries. Effectively utilize mdern infrmatin resurces and technlgies. Design and execute experiments fr gathering data in the wrkplace; design a survey and questinnaire fr data capture. Select and apply the mst apprpriate statistical technique fr analysing data. Analyze and cmmunicate statistical data. Select and apply apprpriate methds and ICT-based tls t create and maintain knwledge bases t supprt a range f applicatins relating t cnstructin prjects, develping best practice thrugh learning frm experience. Plan, cnduct and write up case studies. Reprt n ne s wn wrk, and that f thers, bth t a specialist and a general audience. Wrk with and recgnize the imprtance f a range f different stakehlders and interests, being able t reprt n a prject s prgress frm bth a client and cntractr perspective. RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 5
Learning utcmes MSc in Civil Engineering (Cnstructin Management) Reprt n a research prject and execute a research reprt. Discuss ethical issues in research wrk with their peers in an infrmed and reasned fashin and apply an ethical apprach t all wrk. Understand the use f technical literature and ther infrmatin surces. LEARNING SKILLS On cmpletin f the MSc prgram, the student shuld be able t: Use engineering judgement in the planning, implementatin, management and analysis f prjects. Slve nn-trivial prblems independently using the acquired skills r knwledge. Ask new questins based n available infrmatin and knwledge and use knwn facts t create new nes. Make creative use f knwn infrmatin, methds, cncepts and theries in new situatins. Generalize frm a cllectin f specific instances. Infer pssible causes frm the available data, discvering patterns in the available infrmatin. Interpret facts by cmparing them and cntrasting them with ne anther, drawing cnclusins and predicting pssible utcmes. Make chices based n reasned arguments, and evaluate the utcmes f thse chices by cmparing them with alternative slutins. Knw hw t assess ne s wn wrk against accepted standards f perfrmance. Appreciate the factrs that evaluatrs lk fr when cnsidering prpsals, including prpsals fr research wrk. Understand the need fr, and the basis f, peer-grup assessment. Understand hw perfrmance in a research prject is judged and the basis f the criteria fr judgement. Recgnise and apply different appraches t learning. Appreciate the imprtance f cntinuing educatin and lifelng learning and undertake the study required t maintain and expand prfessinal cmpetence and keep up with evlving technlgy. Cntinue studies within this field twards an advanced degree i.e. at PhD level, having develped the necessary persnal autnmy and knwledge t d s. RU-Schl f Science and Engineering 6