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The Master's Degree Programme in Structural Engineering and Building Technology is a full-time course of study over two years (120 credits). The programme represents a continuation and specialisation in relation to the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering, under the structural engineering course option.

The master's degree programme is designed to meet the National Council for Technological Education's (UHR-NRT) conditions for use of the additional Norwegian designation sivilingeniør (siv.ing.) on diplomas for master's degree programmes in technology subjects.

The programme provides in-depth study and specialisation in the field of structural engineering and building technology. Structural engineering concerns the analysis, calculation and design of load-bearing structures and structural systems. Building technology concerns the analysis, calculation and design of the body of the building, including facades and building envelopes.

Climate change in the form of increased temperatures, more precipitation and extreme weather exposes buildings, bridges, offshore structures and other installations to greater and more unpredictable stresses. At the same time, society and the authorities place increasing demands on environmentally friendly and sustainable design in the built environment. For the purpose of dimensioning and designing new buildings for the future, we need candidates with engineering expertise at master's degree level (engineers) in the fields of building technology and structural engineering, who are also knowledgeable about climate and environmental issues relating to the field.

Candidates holding a master's degree in structural engineering and building technology have expertise that is in high demand in both the private and public sector. The most relevant employers are advisory engineering firms, contractors, construction clients, municipalities and research institutes. The Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and Building Technology can also qualify students for further studies at the doctoral degree level.

Students who complete the master's degree programme will be awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Structural Engineering and Building Technology. Candidates who holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering pursuant to the national curriculum, can use the additional Norwegian designation sivilingeniør. The master's degree is awarded in accordance with Section 3 of the Regulations concerning Requirements for the Master's Degrees, issued by the Ministry of Education and Research.

Studiet egner seg for studenter med toårig økonomisk-administrativ utdanning, eller annen relevant fagbakgrunn (for eksempel sosial/helsefaglig profesjonsutdanning) som ønsker å kvalifisere seg for administrative stillinger, personalforvaltning, økonomistyring eller ledelse, særlig i offentlig virksomhet.

Krav til utdanning

• 2 års høyere utdanning (120 studiepoeng) med mist 60 studiepoeng innen økonomi, jus eller samfunnsfag
• Søkere med annen fullført 3-årig høyere utdanning (180 studiepoeng)
• Søkere med slik utdanning stiller i utgangspunktet likt, selv om lengden av studiet/utdanningen varierer.

Rangering

Dersom det er flere kvalifiserte søkere enn antall studieplasser, rangeres søkerne etter oppnådde konkurransepoeng. Konkurransepoeng er summen av karakterpoeng og tilleggspoeng, jf. Forskrift om opptak til studier ved OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet.

Det gis tilleggspoeng for relevant utdanning utover minstekravet, jf. forskriften § 6 (1). Med relevant utdanning menes høyere utdanning av økonomisk/administrativ karakter.

Det gis tilleggspoeng for relevant yrkespraksis utover minstekravet, jf. forskriften § 6 (2). Med relevant yrkespraksis menes administrativt arbeid eller lederstilling, herunder lederverv som krever 50 prosent stilling eller mer. Det gis 0,5 poeng pr. halvår for slik spesielt relevant yrkespraksis.

Det gis i tillegg ytterligere 10 ekstra tilleggspoeng til søkere med mist 60 studiepoeng innen økonomi, jus eller samfunnsfag, jf. forskriften § 6 (3).

On completion of the Master's Degree Programme in Structural Engineering and Building Technology, candidates are expected to have the following learning outcome defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge in the calculations and design of buildings and structures and specialized insight in a limited area, depending on the choice of specialization (building technology or structural engineering).
• has in-depth knowledge of scientific theory and methods as well as knowledge of codes and regulations used in the analysis and design of building components and structural systems.
• is able to evaluate climate and environmental effects on the built environment, and apply this knowledge in solving new structural engineering and building technology problems.
• is able to analyze questions/issues related to building technology and structural engineering, based on the historical development of the discipline/subject area, new technology and society's need for more sustainable design in the built environment.

Skills:

The candidate is able to

• analyze and make use of scientific publications and technical literature in discussions and to justify decisions on the choice of building and structural solutions.
• work independently and in team and make use of excising theories and methods, as well as rules and regulations, to solve practical and theoretical problems related to buildings and structures.
• use relevant methods for research and development work in an independent manner within the field of building technology and structural engineering.
• use relevant computer software and ICT tools in the analysis, design and visualization of buildings and structures.
• carry out an independent, delimited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable research ethical standards.

General competence:

The candidate is able to

• analyze academic and professional ethical issues and make ethically sound recommendations of building products and technical solutions, including their impact on humans and the environment.
• apply his/her knowledge and skills to analyze and design complex constructions and buildings within structural engineering and building technology.
• convey the results of independent work, both in writing and orally.
• communicate on issues, analyses and solutions within structural engineering and building technology, both with specialists and the general public.
• contribute to the development of new structural and sustainable building solutions.

The programme is a full-time programme over two years that consists of a lecture-based component with a scope of 90 credits and an independent project - the master's thesis - with a scope of 30 credits.

Content:

The master's degree programme is profession-oriented and adapted to meet the building industry and society's need for up-to-date, forward-looking expertise in structural engineering and building technology.

Structural engineering concerns the analysis, calculation and design of load-bearing structures and structural systems. Bridges, quays, offshore installations and other large building structures are exposed to great loads combined with environmental and climate impacts. The Finite Element Method (FEM) is used to determine load effects (stress and strain) in the different parts of such complex structures. The study programme focuses on providing the students with solid, theoretical knowledge and applied skills in linear and non-linear FEM analysis, design of structures and structural systems, and service life dimensioning and service life extension of structures. Theory and applied skills are taught in the courses MABY4100 Finite Element Method in Structural Analysis, MABY4400 Analysis and Design of Structures and MABY4500 Durability and Service Life of Structures.

Building technology concerns the analysis, calculation and design of the body of the building, including facades and building envelopes. Climate change and increased focus on resource use and environmental impacts thereby also entail a greater focus on the choice of materials and climate adaptation in connection with the design of buildings. The study programme focuses on providing the students with more detailed knowledge of building physics processes, principles and methods, and an understanding of the importance of the choice of building materials and components in the design of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, climate-resilient buildings. Here, life-cycle analyses (LCA) and sustainability assessments are important tools for decisions on the choice of materials and building solutions. Theory and applied skills are taught in the courses MABY4200 Building Physics and Climate Adaptation of Buildings, MABY4300 Sustainability Assessment and Life-Cycle Analysis and MABY4600 Environmentally Sound Building Design.

In the third semester, students can choose further specialisation in either structural engineering or building technology through the elective courses MABY5010 Structural Engineering Specialisation and MABY5020 Building Technology Specialisation. The specialisation course (elective course) and the master's thesis will give the students practice in applying their knowledge and skills to relevant issues through more comprehensive project work.

Construction projects are increasingly complex and interdisciplinary. The study programme focuses on teaching students how to use advanced computer programs and simulation tools to solve complex problems relating to building technology and structural engineering, and competence in construction-related ICT through the course MABY5100 Building Information Modelling - BIM.

The study programme also aims to qualify candidates with the competence to participate in research work in the field. All the courses taught in the second semester therefore include an element of research at different levels. The course MAEN5300 Research and Ethics underpins the master's thesis and provides an introduction to research methods, ethics, and academic writing and dissemination of results.

MABY5900, the master's thesis, is an independent, supervised research or development project in the core areas of the field, and represents further specialisation in either building technology or structural engineering.

The structure of the programme

The master's degree programme consists of eight compulsory courses, two elective courses and a master's thesis. The course portfolio is composed so that the compulsory courses ensure academic and professional breadth, at the same time as the students are given an opportunity for in-depth study and specialisation through elective courses and the master's thesis.

Specialisation in the field of structural engineering consists of the following courses (75 credits):

• MABY4100 Finite Element Method in Structural Analysis (10 credits)
• MABY4400 Analysis and Design of Structures (10 credits)
• MABY4500 Durability and Service Life of Structures (10 credits)
• MABY5010 Structural Engineering Specialisation (15 credits)
• MABY5900 Master's Thesis, with specialisation in structural engineering (30 credits)
• Specialisation in the field of building technology consists of the following courses (75 credits):
• MABY4200 Building Physics and Climate Adaptation of Buildings (10 credits)
• MABY4300 Sustainability Assessment and Life-Cycle Analysis (10 credits)
• MABY4600 Environmentally Sound Building Design (10 credits)
• MABY5020 Building Technology Specialisation (15 credits)
• MABY5900 Master's Thesis, with specialisation in building technology (30 credits)

The choice of specialisation for the third semester (building technology or structural engineering) is made at the end of the second semester. The whole fourth semester is dedicated to the master's thesis. It is natural that the master's thesis builds on the project work that forms part of the specialisation topic in the third semester. The topic of the thesis can either be linked to a client's issue or to relevant research projects in the department.

In order for students to be assigned a supervisor for the master's thesis, all exams from the first year of the study programme must be passed.

Students are encouraged to contact relevant enterprises in the region for the purpose of gaining practical training and experience in the fields through a summer job or similar, and to establish cooperation on project assignments.

The work and teaching methods in the programme includes lectures, exercise sessions, computer exercise sessions, seminars, project work, group work, presentations, inspections and excursions, laboratory work and discussions. The scheduled study activities shall be motivating and inspiring for the students and induce non-organised academic work. The work methods are intended to stimulate cooperation, own activity, reflection and fresh thinking.

To work as a consultant engineer or researcher requires a high level of expertise in the use of advanced computer programs and simulation tools (ICT tools) for problem-solving. Computer exercises and tasks that require the use of advanced ICT tools are therefore one of the main work methods used in the study programme.

Seminars in cooperation with the construction industry will shed light on the complexity of building projects and provide a more comprehensive understanding of key topics in the study programme. Contact with business and industry through external lecturers, seminars, inspections and excursions, in addition to ordinary tuition, will give the students a relevant and motivational approach throughout the study programme.

Research and teaching are well integrated throughout the study programme. The teaching is constantly updated to encompass new knowledge, and research articles are part of the syllabus in many of the courses. Furthermore, the students will participate in research-related discussions and be included in ongoing research and development through projects that are part of the study programme.

Project-based learning relating to engineering tasks is used to give the students practice in work on complex issues. The study programme will prepare the students for work methods used in the construction industry, through group work and project assignments in cooperation with the construction industry. The projects are intended to develop the students' ability to formulate and analyse research questions using scientific methods. Projects are normally carried out in groups, and the students will also thereby develop their ability to listen to others, exchange knowledge and discuss solutions in cooperation with others. Project work shall culminate in reports written on the basis of a template for scholarly articles/reports. The specialisation course (elective course) in the third semester includes a project where the students are to work on a given issue relating to challenges in the construction industry.

The master's thesis is a piece of independent research or development work in one of the key topics of the study programme. Each student will be assigned an internal supervisor, who will ensure that the project complies with research ethics principles and help students to formulate the research question and ensure quality in the collection and analysis of data. Seminars with supervisors and fellow students will develop each student's ability to critically assess and discuss their own and other students' work. The thesis shall be a written report based on research principles and methods.

Det er ikke praksis i studiet.

På grunn av studiets varighet åpnes det ikke for å ta deler av studiet ved en utenlandsk utdanningsinstitusjon.

Flerkulturelt og internasjonalt perspektiv

Årsstudiet i Organisasjon og ledelse skal bidra til å øke studentenes flerkulturelle kompetanse og gjøre dem i stand til å forstå internasjonale forhold som berører de temaene som studiet omfatter. I tillegg undervises noen av emnene på engelsk. På disse emnene vil studentene møte studenter med internasjonal bakgrunn.

Alle arbeidskrav fastsatt i programplanen for hvert enkelt emne må være godkjent for at studenten skal kunne framstille seg til eksamen i emnet. Frist for innlevering av arbeidskrav fastsettes av emneansvarlig ved oppstart.

Skriftlige arbeidskrav

Skriftlige arbeidskrav blir vurdert av en faglærer og/eller medstudenter. Studenten får skriftlig og/eller muntlig tilbakemelding på arbeidskravet. Ved ikke godkjent arbeidskrav gis studenten mulighet til å forbedre arbeidskravet innen en fastsatt frist. Dersom det foreligger særlige grunner kan en student etter søknad gis utsettelse på innlevering av arbeidskravet. Studenter som ikke har fått godkjent alle obligatoriske arbeidskrav, har ikke rett til å avlegge eksamen. Når en oppgave ikke godkjennes vil faglærer gi en skriftlig eller muntlig tilbakemelding om hva som bør forbedres. Studenten får så mulighet til å levere på ny innen en gitt frist.

Når det i et arbeidskrav stilles krav om deltakelse i et gruppearbeid, skal gruppen bekrefte at de enkelte medlemmene har fylt dette kravet gjennom en skriftlig erklæring som leveres sammen med arbeidskravet. Samme prosedyre gjelder ved underkjenning av gruppearbeidskrav som ved individuelle arbeidskrav.

Obligatorisk undervisning

I emner med obligatorisk undervisning kreves minst 80 prosent tilstedeværelse. Ved fravær utover 20 prosent må det leveres et alternativt arbeidskrav. Fravær utover 40 prosent medfører tap av eksamensrett i det enkelte emnet. For fravær under praksis se Retningslinjer for praksisperioden.

Studentene har selv ansvar for å notere inn sin tilstedeværelse på eget skjema utarbeidet for dette, og få den attestert av ansvarlig faglærer og/eller medstudenter. Studenter som ikke har fått attestert minimum tilstedeværelse får ikke godkjent arbeidskravet.

Det må foreligge helt spesielle grunner dersom en student skal kunne få dispensasjon i form av et alternativt arbeidskrav. Slik dispensasjon blir gitt av instituttleder i samråd med koordinator og faglærer. Med uttrykket "særlige grunner" menes for eksempel egen eller egne barns sykdom. Sykdom må dokumenteres med legeattest. I noen tilfeller vil det ikke være mulig å gi dispensasjon i form av et alternativt arbeidskrav