Goal

This programme in Structural Engineering equips you with insights and tools needed to take a central role in creating sustainable and climate-smart buildings.

It is based on requirements for the scope of studies in building technology and structural design of wooden structures for exceptionally demanding structures, as well as study requirements in building mechanics and building physics, in order to have sufficient competence for exceptionally demanding wooden structures.

The education meets the requirements of the Finnish Ministry of the Environment guidelines on the qualification of building designers YM2 / 601/2015 and FISE's requirements and criteria for wooden structures and load-bearing structures in wood, as well as building physics.

Additionally, this programme deals with fire dimensioning, stiffening, and sound technology in wooden structures, as well as the climate footprint and life cycle calculations of wooden buildings. An important goal in this education is that it prepares you to take a central role in creating sustainable and climate-smart buildings.

These studies are optimized for flexible learning and studying, parallel with fulltime employment preferably at an Engineering Company. A major part of the studies is conducted online, in combination with independent studies and teamwork.

Degree Project

The Master's thesis is a demanding development project or research work combining theory, praxis and creation of new knowledge. The thesis subject and aim are based on requirements and needs of the field of structural engineering for sustainable buildings.

The theme of the thesis (30 ECTS) must be related to the fields studied, preferably agreed upon with an industry representative. The thesis thus works as a bridge between study and work and gives students the opportunity to apply theoretical thinking to practical problems at an academic level.

Constructing a thesis subject and the potential collaboration with an organization is at the responsibility of the student.

Career Opportunities

After completing the programme, you will be qualified to pursue a wide range of career opportunities, especially in structural engineering in the Nordic countries, but also in general in tasks that require a master’s degree.

Graduates will be better suited for work within engineering companies, construction and land use authorities and governmental task as well as a wide range of related organizations, education and research.

These fields have a constant need for employees, and the fast development of the construction industry brings more opportunities.

Internationalisation

Given that the language of tuition is English, the possibilities for working on an international scale, both during and after the studies, are good. For example, the Master thesis is suitable to conduct abroad or in an international business.

Language of Instruction

The studies are conducted in English.

Collaboration With Other Actors

The focus, study contents and ways of implementation of the programme are planned together with the major engineering companies in the Nordic countries.

The initiative to this degree programme in structural engineering originally comes from the strategic partnership Novia UAS has had since the year 2007 with the largest engineering company in Finland.

Close contacts and co-operation with major companies and organisations in the field continues in the courses and development of the programme.