Organization and Management in Civil Engineering

The construction industry is a large and complex industry, efficiently organized and currently facing digital transformation. A large capital investment, advanced construction technologies and information systems demand a highly skilled workforce. Construction management program is designed for anyone who wants to effectively manage construction projects of different complexity and size. The study program is focused on the development of managerial, technical, and social skills of students, with the introduction of practical tools and current approaches in planning, managing, and monitoring of entire construction process. Acquired knowledge and skills are applicable to the organization and management of projects. The essential part of the study program includes comprehensive introduction to construction project management, international standards for project management, as well as techniques and tools for managing main objectives of projects. Special focus is placed on the entire life cycle of buildings, that includes all project stages from feasibility studies, design, construction, operation and maintenance, and removal of building. At the end of this study program, students will be able to apply skills in management, technology, and business to practical knowledge in a range of situations. Students will learn modern construction and project management techniques and gain a holistic understanding of the entire project lifecycle. You will develop new skills for managing Building information modelling (BIM) projects. Construction technology and innovative tools used during the construction phase of a project will be introduced. You will study alongside experienced peers and meet researchers and professionals who could help you to benefit from your obtained knowledge and skills in your career path.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The study is open to individuals who have completed a graduate or undergraduate program and have earned at least 60 ECTS credits in subjects falling under technical sciences, including a minimum of 30 ECTS credits in the field of organization and management in construction. Those who have not achieved the required number of ECTS credits must pass additional exams determined by the Scientific commitee by the end of the first semester. Exceptionally, a university specialist study program can be undertaken by an individual who has completed a professional graduate study, subject to passing additional exams determined by the Scientific commitee and with at least five years of work experience in the field related to the study.

STUDY PROGRAM

Student obligations include attending classes, taking exams, and working on the specialist thesis. Students are required to attend teaching methods specified by the study program and implementation plan.

The study is conducted over the course of one year, divided into two semesters. During the first semester, classes are organized, while in the second semester, students work on their specialist thesis. Students are required to complete the program within a maximum of 2 years from the date of enrollment.

A total of 60 ECTS credits must be obtained during the specialist study, with at least 30 ECTS credits from passed exams and 30 ECTS credits from the specialist thesis.

The specialist study concludes with the completion and defense of the specialist thesis. The specialist thesis is developed during the second semester. The condition for approving the topic of the specialist thesis is the accumulation of at least 12 ECTS credits from passed exams. Upon acceptance of the thesis topic, the Committee for Science appoints a mentor for the development of the specialist thesis. The approved thesis topic is valued at 4 ECTS credits.

Specialist Thesis

The student is required to propose a topic for their specialist thesis upon enrollment in the second semester. After accumulating 30 ECTS credits from coursework and exams, as well as completing the thesis, the student initiates the assessment process for the specialist thesis. A positively assessed thesis is valued at 20 ECTS credits.

An applicant whose specialist thesis receives a positive assessment has the right and obligation to publicly defend the thesis. A successful defense of the specialist thesis is valued at 6 ECTS credits.