Introduction
In general, the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Structural Engineering requires two years of studies including 30 credits to fulfil the requirements of the research-based program. Students who want to complete the course-based program must take an additional 2-credit seminar course.
Structural Engineering enhances the practical and theoretical knowledge in the advanced design and analysis procedures of various types of structures. The main goal of structural engineering is to improve the behavior of the various types of structures such as buildings and bridges against different loading schemes such as wind and earthquakes. The courses covered in this program include advanced topics in steel and concrete design, dynamic analysis, stability, health monitoring, elasticity, and plasticity.
Vision
The program/s vision is to providing high quality structural engineering education program in conjunction with forging collaborations among disciplines with similar interests.
Mission
The program’s mission is to develop global leaders and engineers for the built environment through effective teaching, applied technology, research, and service in an inclusive environment. The program strives to build leaders and engineers and develop healthy, productive, and sustainable communities through affordable learning pathways and creative research solutions.
Goals and Objectives
As a result of completing this program, graduates are able to:
- demonstrate the sound technical competency necessary for a professional engineering career
- use the necessary, and modern tools for engineering design and problem solving in real-world situations built on a strong technical foundation
- understand contemporary concepts and the impacts of engineering solutions from a global and societal context
- advance to further graduate-level studies
- work in various fields of civil engineering such as design and/or construction of high-rise buildings, tunnels, embedded structures, bridges, dams, etc.
Admission Requirements
The program is open to those with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from regionally accredited institutions. An official transcript from the attended university is required.
Applicants may apply online by filling an application form as well as writing a 500-word essay in English that outlines the reasons in which the candidate would like to pursue this program summarizing personal background that is relevant to the application. All applicants should provide two letters of recommendation from referees who are not family members nor friends and who have worked closely with the applicant in the academic or/and work environments, ideally with some research component. The referees should be familiar with the applicant’s work habits, motivation, and ability to work creatively and independently.
The applicants are required to present proof of English proficiency at the level of the "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS) by obtaining a minimum 5.5 score in each of writing, reading, comprehension and expression. This can be assessed by an IELTS, the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL), or equivalent.
The entire application package of each applicant, including the statement of the purpose and the recommendations, will be evaluated towards the admission process.
All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
Presently, the program can admit a maximum number of 15 students.
Curriculum
Students are required to take 32 credit hours for the course-based program and 30 credit hours for the research-based, from the list below.
Main Courses
- CIV5104: Dynamics of Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5106: Finite Element Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5105: Construction Planning and Control (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5107: Advanced Engineering Mathematics (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5108: Matrix Analysis of Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5114: Theory of Elasticity (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5117: Theory of Structural Stability (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5116: Seismicity & Seismic Response of Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5118: Bridge Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5119: Advanced Structural Analysis (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5137: Seismic Rehabilitation of Structures (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5136: Interaction of Soil and Structure (3 Credit Hours)
Elective Courses
- CIV5135: Site Improvement (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5134: Theory of Plasticity (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5130: Advanced Steel Design (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5129: Advanced Concrete Design (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5128: Dam Design (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5127: Project and Construction Economics (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5173: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (3 Credit Hours)
- CIV5146: Seminar (for course-based students only) (3 Credit Hours)
- THS5170: Thesis (Note 1) (12 Credit Hours)
Note 1: In such a case that students prefer to graduate in a course-based" program, they can enroll in any four of the optional courses above as well as the Seminar instead of the Thesis. Research-based students are not required to select any of the elective courses, and they can start their thesis upon completion of the main courses.