Resource-efficient planning and construction
At a glance
Faculty
Academic degree
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Form of study
Consecutive full-time Master’s degree
Standard period of study
3 semesters (incl. Master’s thesis), 90 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
German
Start of studies
Summer semester (March 15)
Winter semester (October 1)
Admission requirements
Completed university degree with at least 180 ECTS in the field of civil engineering or a related degree program.
No specific grade point average required for admission.
For detailed information, see study and examination
regulations for Resource Efficient Planning and Construction
Semester abroad
Possible as a theoretical or practical semester
Accreditation
by the Accreditation Council
Registration
from 02.05.
until 30.09. (for the winter semester)
from 15.11.
until 14.03.
(for the summer semester)
Profile of the Master's program
Energy, raw materials and building land are becoming increasingly scarce in Europe and worldwide. This also presents civil engineers with new challenges. On the one hand, new buildings must be planned in a way that conserves resources. On the other hand, new resources can be obtained by
recycling existing materials.
“From the perspective of the construction industry, the development and implementation of
resource-saving planning and construction is the way forward. The fact that the course focuses not only on the buildings themselves, but also on conserving resources in the construction processes, is to be highly valued.”
Thomas Schmid, Managing Director, Bayerischer Bauindustrieverband e.V. Munich
The Master’s degree program “Resource-efficient planning and construction (civil engineering)”
offers civil engineers with a Bachelor’s or Diplom degree as well as graduates from closely related fields (with relevant previous knowledge from civil engineering) the opportunity to focus intensively on the efficient use of raw materials and energy in the planning, construction, operation and dismantling of buildings and infrastructure as well as their renovation. At the same time, existing specialist skills in key areas are deepened.
What we value
Strong practical relevance and network building
The Master’s degree course at Coburg University of Applied Sciences is characterized by a high level of practical relevance and strong contacts with the real world. In the Master’s thesis,
students can work on practice-oriented topics in cooperation with partners from the
construction industry, authorities or planning offices. However, they also have the opportunity to work with research institutions on interesting scientific issues.
Study internationally
Coburg University of Applied Sciences offers the opportunity to complete a study or
practical semester abroad. To this end, Coburg University of Applied Sciences maintains
relationships with foreign partner universities. Further information is available from the university’s Study Abroad service.
Course content and schedule
The Master’s degree program provides basic knowledge in various areas such as construction project management, digital calculation methods in foundation engineering and tunnel construction, energy balancing and life cycle assessment, design and construction of engineering structures and the history of technology. In addition, key qualifications in work techniques, communication, rhetoric and office and project management are taught. Students can specialize in structural engineering, traffic, water and environmental planning. In the third semester, they work on a complex,
interdisciplinary task in an interdisciplinary project.
Imparting basic knowledge
The Master’s program offers basic qualifications in the following areas
- Construction project management
- Digital calculation methods in foundation engineering and tunnel construction
- Energy balancing and life cycle assessment
- Design and construction of engineering structures
- History of technology
Teaching of key qualifications
Key qualifications are taught in
- Working techniques, communication, rhetoric
- Office and project management
Setting priorities
In the area of specialization, students put together a module combination from the following
focus areas
- Structural engineering
- Traffic, water and environmental planning
Interdisciplinary project
In an interdisciplinary project in the third semester, students work on a complex interdisciplinary task in the specializations.
More info
The [Modulplan] provides an overview of the structure of the degree program. The [Modulhandbuch] provides information on the content of the individual modules. The
[Studien- und Prüfungsordnung] forms the legal basis of the study program.
Voices from the field
Karl-Günter Krauß, Margrave
“Building is becoming increasingly complex. In future, civil engineers will have to focus even more on resource-saving construction methods. We are delighted that Coburg University of Applied Sciences is offering young people the opportunity to study topics such as energy efficiency and modern building technology with this Master’s course.”
Karl-Günter Krauß, Managing Director, Markgraf GmbH & Co KG, Bayreuth
Moritz Hornung
“After several years working as a civil engineer with a Bachelor’s degree, I realized that a Master’s degree was required for the position I wanted in my desired job. I chose the Master’s degree course in “Resource-efficient planning and construction” at Coburg University of Applied Sciences mainly due to various favorable location factors.” I had virtually no expectations. So I was all the more pleasantly surprised at the beginning of my studies. The selection of courses and lectures is very practice-oriented and I was able to apply the content taught directly in my professional life. The support provided by the lecturers is very personal and any issues are resolved quickly and easily. Despite the double burden of studying and working, I have always enjoyed coming to the Faculty of Design. I have now completed my Master’s degree and got the job I wanted. My tip to current Bachelor’s graduates: do the Master’s straight away! Especially for jobs with a high level of project and/or personnel responsibility, a Master’s degree is almost always required by employers.”
M. Eng.
Moritz Hornung, construction trainee at the Regensburg Water Management Office
Job & Career
The construction industry is booming both nationally and internationally. And the challenges facing future specialists and managers in the construction industry are increasing. There is a demand for civil engineers who are committed to the efficient and sustainable use of resources, have modern know-how and the ability to understand other specialist disciplines. Graduates of this civil
engineering master’s program can take on specialist and management roles in the construction and real estate industry, in planning offices and in the higher public service.
Do your doctorate now!
Graduates with a good Master’s degree can continue their academic work after completing their Master’s degree. They can write their doctoral thesis at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and obtain a doctorate through the TechnologieAllianzOberfranken, for example.
