The Master in Building Engineering is course oriented program designed to train highly qualified personnel in an environment that combines engineering theories and practice to contribute to the growing body of engineering knowledge. The mission of this program is to provide practicing engineers with advanced knowledge beyond the undergraduate level and enhanced professional skills.

After completing the degrees, students will be able to apply the learned advanced knowledge not only in construction industry, but also in government and service sectors through critical thinking and integrated problem solving capabilities. It will provide highly qualified personnel with solid fundamental and theoretical knowledge for system design, innovation, modeling and problem solving in different areas, such as facilities, quality, production and management in construction systems and other challenging problems in logistics, transportation and distribution systems.

The graduates from the Master and Certificate in Building Engineering programs are expected to be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Apply advanced Building Engineering theories, concepts, tools, and techniques to design, analyze and improve building and service systems.

• Identify, model and solve Building Engineering problems using advanced techniques from mathematics, engineering sciences, and management.

• Engage in successful professional careers, communicate research results effectively, in written and oral form; and also expand knowledge and skills through lifelong learning.

• Engage in service to professional societies and communities through practicing engineering work with professionalism and ethics.

The specific educational outcomes that support the Master and Certificate in Building Engineering programs objectives are to produce highly qualified personnel who are able to:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering sciences, and management to identify, formulate and solve Building Engineering problems.

• Design building systems and processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economical, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.

• Function within multi-disciplinary teams and realize the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities in a work environment.

• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.

• Communicate effectively and recognize the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning.

Applicants to the Master and Certificate Programs must hold a bachelor degree in engineering (civil, building, mechanical, electrical, petroleum and architecture) or equivalent with high standing. Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be asked to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program.