Programmes

Master of Science in Civil and Architectural Engineering

Programme	Master of Science in Civil and Architectural Engineering 理學碩士(土木及建築工程)
Award Title	Master of Science in Civil and Architectural Engineering 理學碩士(土木及建築工程)
Offering Academic Unit	Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

The programme aims to:

upgrade existing construction related professionals with the knowledge of advanced civil engineering, cost control and management;
produce experts in all aspects of cost engineering, civil engineering and building services;
provide a route of continuing education to graduates of construction related disciplines;
provide multi-disciplinary approach for civil, building services and construction professionals;
carry research works in various related disciplines.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

For Building Construction Cost Management Stream:

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Build up a strong and solid knowledge base in costing, cost control, architectural engineering and building services engineering for application in the industry;
Integrate knowledge and skills in costing, cost control, architectural engineering and building services engineering in different areas of building and construction by fulfilling all requirements in cost planning and management, energy efficiency and machine performance;
Create research approach to solve problems in the cost management in various building engineering aspects;
Produce economical and financial analyses on building engineering systems;
Appraise, analyse and evaluate the concerns of architects, engineers and surveyors.

For Building Services Stream (Suspended for 2 years w.e.f. Sem A 2018/19):

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Define and appreciate building services systems in modern complex buildings;
Produce quantitative assessment on the performance of modern building services systems;
Record, review and evaluate the state-of-the-art technology of building services;
Create research approach to solve problems in the various areas in building services engineering;
Ensure effective communication between building services engineering related professionals on one side and architects, civil and structural engineers, surveyors and constructors on the other side.

For Civil Engineering Stream:

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Build up a strong and solid knowledge base in civil engineering for application in the industry;
Practise knowledge in civil engineering in construction areas by filling all requirements in technology, management, environment and efficiency;
Create research approach to solve problems in the civil engineering;
Create innovative ideas to improve the efficiency of the civil related works;
Appraise the latest technologies in civil engineering.

Programme Requirements

1. Building Construction Cost Management Stream

Core courses (18 CUs for FT students, 12 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5018	Modelling and Computational Techniques for Built Environment	3
CA5601	Building Engineering Systems and Maintenance	3
CA5603	Professional Research Methods	3
CA6232	Contract Strategy and Administration	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Core course for FT students only.

Elective courses (12 CUs for FT students, 18 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5101	Production Management	3
CA5106	Project Management	3
CA5108	Virtual Design and Construction	3
CA5217	Environmental Economics, Planning, and Policy	3
CA5244	Civil Engineering Studies	3
CA5245	Cost Engineering	3
CA6110	Statistical Methods and Data Analytics	3
CA6120	Value Management for Construction	3
CA6233	Contract and Dispute Management	3
CA6235	Financial Management in Urban Development and Construction	3
CA6828	Built/Natural Environmental Harmony	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Elective for PT students only.
CA6613	Strategic Operation and Maintenance	3

2. Building Services Stream (Suspended for 2 years w.e.f. Sem A 2018/19.)

Core courses (18 CUs for FT students, 12 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5018	Modelling and Computational Techniques for Built Environment	3
CA5238	Building Energy and Daylighting	3
CA5603	Professional Research Methods	3
CA6232	Contract Strategy and Administration	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Core course for FT students only.

Elective courses (12 CUs for FT students, 18 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5106	Project Management	3
CA5108	Virtual Design and Construction	3
CA5217	Environmental Economics, Planning, and Policy	3
CA5601	Building Engineering Systems and Maintenance	3
CA6110	Statistical Methods and Data Analytics	3
CA6237	Indoor Air Quality	3
CA6828	Built/Natural Environmental Harmony	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Elective for PT students only.
CA6605	Building Electrical & Electronic Engineering	3
CA6606	Applied HVAC Engineering	3
CA6607	Applied Fire and Plumbing Engineering	3
CA6609	Green Building, Architecture and People	3
CA6613	Strategic Operation and Maintenance	3

3. Civil Engineering Stream

Core courses (18 CUs for FT students, 12 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5018	Modelling and Computational Techniques for Built Environment	3
CA5244	Civil Engineering Studies	3
CA5603	Professional Research Methods	3
CA6232	Contract Strategy and Administration	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Core course for FT students only.

Elective courses (12 CUs for FT students, 18 CUs for PT students)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
CA5010	Structural Dynamics and Applications	3
CA5106	Project Management	3
CA5108	Virtual Design and Construction	3
CA5217	Environmental Economics, Planning, and Policy	3
CA5236	Transportation and Land Planning	3
CA5601	Building Engineering Systems and Maintenance	3
CA5693	Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering	3
CA6007	Theory of Plates and Shells	3
CA6009	Wind Engineering	3
CA6011	Earthquake and Offshore Engineering	3
CA6246	Fracture Mechanics	3
CA6247	Water Resources Assessment and Management	3
CA6828	Built/Natural Environmental Harmony	3
CA6604	Dissertation	6	Elective for PT students only.
CA6608	Modern Structural Engineering	3
CA6694	Theoretical, Experimental and Applied Geomechanics	3

Additional Information

For courses set with pre-cursor(s), ACE Department requires that all students must have attempted (including class attendance, coursework submission and examination) the precursor course(s) so identified.
Where courses are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination, to pass a course, students must obtain minimum marks of 30% in both coursework and examination components, and an overall mark of at least 40%.
The teaching schedules of some courses offered in Summer Term may start a few weeks earlier than the normal University schedule; students are advised to check the teaching schedules with the Course Leaders before registering for the courses.