The objective of the Master’s programme in Energy-Efficient Construction is to convey fundamental knowledge covering potential areas for energy saving, thermal insulation for construction, regenerative thermal supply and cost-effectiveness. Students are equipped with the skills for planning and constructing energy-efficient and passive buildings as well as carrying out renovations of existing structures to the highest level of energy efficiency. A further objective of this Master's programme is to become equipped to apply scientific methods and to independently master the demands of a wide range of professional roles in applied practice, research or teaching.... [-]

The Master of Construction Management degree is an interdisciplinary program focused on management of construction projects. It includes elective courses in architecture, business, and management. This master's degree is designed mainly for applicants with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, but students with different undergraduate disciplines can enter the program by taking assigned leveling courses.

Advances in construction technologies, financing, and methods underscore the need for a sound and systematic management of construction projects. Organizational structures, business models, and the capability of implementing new technologies into practice necessitate advanced study in construction management. The Master of Construction Management degree provides interdisciplinary studies in commercial, residential, heavy/highway, and industrial applications to address a broad range of challenges facing the construction management field.... [-]

MBE Housing degree engages with housing issues from a multi-disciplinary, internationalist perspective. Its courses explore theoretical, conceptual, social, technical, managerial, legal, financial and planning aspects of housing both in policy and in practice. Through a substantial research component, students are given the opportunity to critically explore a particular aspect of their interest in housing.

The MBE Housing develops practical, managerial, analytical, and spatial skills as well as social and cultural sensitivities to meet housing challenges in the unevenly developing world.

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As construction projects grow increasingly complex, so does the demand for specialized management level personnel. NewSchool’s fully online Master of Construction Management prepares students to thrive in this role and excel in various professions revolving around the built environment. Along with basic instruction around all segments of the construction industry, this program places particular emphasis on developing skills as a business manager prepared for the construction trade’s current and future challenges.

After the first cycle of studies (license), the Master "Energy efficiency of building systems," adds EEITB engineers skills, in-depth knowledge in key areas of research developed in our Faculty: energy buildings, comfort in indoor environments, the behavior of technical building systems (ventilation, heating, refrigeration, packing unit of the air, electrical, lighting, sanitation, automatic management, acoustics, atmospheric pollution and filtration systems, renewable energy sources). The courses are based on topics such as:

Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree in a field cognate to the proposed degree (including but not limited to building surveying, construction/building, quantity surveying, architecture, civil/structural engineering); or

Completion of a Bond University Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying; or

A combination of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the qualifications listed in the AIBS Scheme for Assistant Building Surveyor plus two years building surveying experience or six years’ experience in general building.

The Master of Building Surveying offers you the chance to increase your knowledge in the field of building surveying. You will study with world-class academics and experienced practitioners in one of Australia’s most environmentally friendly buildings. The program comprises two specialist subjects plus six shared core subjects. Completion of a further four postgraduate elective subjects, selected from the suite of programs offered by the Faculty of Society & Design will allow you to graduate with a Master of Building Surveying.... [-]

With our master program project management construction you qualify for demanding management tasks and leadership positions in the construction and real estate industry. In addition to specialist knowledge, they learn in particular the ability to systematically plan and network thinking from project development through project management to building management.

The master's program is intended to qualify graduates of engineering or business administration bachelor's degree programs to take on demanding management tasks and management positions, from project development to project realization and facility management.

The objects of professional activity: thermal and nuclear power stations, energy supply systems of enterprises, objects of small power, installations, systems and complexes of high-temperature and low-temperature technology; steam and hot water boilers for different purposes; the reactors and steam generators of nuclear power plants; steam and gas turbine power units, combined-cycle and gas-turbine installations; installations for the production of compressed and liquefied gases, compressor, refrigeration systems; installation of air-conditioning systems; heat pumps; chemical reactors, fuel cells, electrochemical power units; installation of hydrogen energy; auxiliary heat engineering equipment; heat and mass transfer devices for different purposes; heat and power networks; heat engineering and electrical equipment for industrial plants; installation of air-conditioning coolants and working fluids; process fluids, gases and vapors, melts, solid and loose body as the coolant and the working body energy and heat engineering installations; fuel and oil; normative and technical documentation and standardization system; system diagnosis and automated control of technological processes in heat power engineering and heat engineering.... [-]

*The application system opens on January 2nd, 2019.

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in High Performance Buildings is designed for engineers and architects who want to make a difference in the building sector. Graduates of this program will have the technical and leadership skills to improve the energy performance of existing buildings and design integrated high-performance energy systems for new buildings.

Energy use in buildings is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a high priority to design more energy-efficient buildings and retrofit existing buildings. This is a growing sector, with opportunities in consulting, construction, manufacturing and government. With governments at all levels increasing the standards for energy conservation, there is a need for professionals who can take leadership in designing the integrated high-performing energy systems in our built environment.... [-]

This qualification is intended to enable graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem-solving to particular specialisation in construction management, property and related fields, through involvement in an applied research project.

Conduct research and development in a specialised area and engage in the transfer of technology in the field of construction management and property development.

A BTech: Construction Management, or equivalent qualification of an equivalent standard OR A National Higher Diploma: Building Surveying or Construction Supervision, plus approved work experience and other post-diploma studies. Students are selected on academic merit and approved field of study.... [-]

This course is for property and planning professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications or expertise or for those who wish to enter the property and planning industries. In their first year students develop an understanding of how to balance private and public interests in urban development, how urban economies work, how urban design and sustainability principles are applied, and how development feasibility is assessed.

Career options include positions in planning at local, metropolitan, and regional level, and property development in the private and public sectors.

The construction sector is moving towards a new conceptual framework that demands new technological, social, economic and environmental requirements and capacities. Construction is linked to new concepts such as innovation, sustainability, rehabilitation and maintenance, and new technologies applied to architectural and urban design and construction, industrialization and efficiency in managing the entire process.

This master's degree aims to train professionals in these new methodologies that are relevant today and are manifested as one of the innovation sectors in the field of construction management in the coming years: information models in construction - BIM (Building Information Modeling), integrated management systems, environmental management systems, quality management systems, risk identification and assessment, social-environmental responsibility of the construction company, control of construction management in Time, cost and time, analysis and diagnosis in the rehabilitation of buildings, innovative constructive technologies in the rehabilitation of buildings, technical inspection and auditing and energy certification of buildings, as well as innovation processes and new trends in the sector of the construction.... [-]

The program prepares graduates for the different occupations related to the real estate, government, and construction management sectors. In 2015, the program was awarded a RICS accreditation, which means that the program answers to the highest standards in real estate education.

The curriculum of the program covers four terms of full-time study. Within the program, it is possible to specialize in Construction Project Management, Real Estate Development and Land Law or Building and Real Estate Economics. A few of the conditionally elective courses in Real Estate Development and Land Law specialization are taught in Swedish.

The first term consists mainly of foundation courses for all students, after which it is possible to specialize according to educational background and interest. In the final term, students will prepare a final degree project. The degree project is a detailed study of a subject area within the scope of the program. This provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired from the courses in a scientific manner to a problem chosen within the research profile of the track. The degree project may be carried out at a company in Sweden or abroad, or students may work independently in an area of their own choice, as long as it falls within the research profile of the track. Once completed, the degree project will be presented in a seminar. The hands-on approach to teaching and learning implies that class projects consist of activities that will provide students with job-related... [-]

The Master's Degree in Sustainable Building (MUES) Is a one-year official study cycle designed to train professionals in the areas of sustainability.

The theme to be developed is currently of great interest due to the entry into force of various national and European regulations, such as the Horizon 2020, Which condition the future of new buildings. From 2020 it will be mandatory that all new buildings be Almost zero power consumption, For that reason the Master has as objective the formation of qualified and specialized professionals that cover this necessity. The training contents, with a Significant practical load, Are oriented to provide professional skills to the student to Respond to the current and future demand of sustainability experts. This higher cycle of studies also promotes the Research career, Directing it towards the doctorate in matters related to the sustainable building, of maximum actuality. The study plan Includes 3 specialties:... [-]

In the embodiment of a work coordinated intervention of various agents, such as promoter, public or private client, the designer, the construction manager, builder, industrial and necessary Public administrations. In this sense, the construction industry has been demanding a professional that has a formation that brings together the areas of knowledge of all these agents for a long time.

The educational foundation provided by the technical university studies in this field (engineering and technical architectures and higher) does not include in their programs the integrated management of the construction process. In this context, the Master in Integrated Construction Management provides a tight training to labor market needs of the construction sector, emphasizing a learning process streamlined and accelerated comprehensive management of the entire building process.... [-]