MScConstruction Management

Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	1.5 years (90 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc (Master of Engineering Sciences)
Course code	6211EX007

Tuition fee	€5,538 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results
Application fee	€100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) • a university Bachelor’s degree(min. length – 180 ECTS) in Civil Engineering, Power Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Architecture study field degree with a good average grade (min. CGPA>60%), • motivation (interview online), • proficiency in English: IELTS ≥6.0, TOEFL ≥85, CEFR ≥C1, GRE, PTE or another equivalent standardised admission test. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalised (Apostille)by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents which were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office Kaunas University of Technology Studentu 50 LT-51368 Kaunas Lithuania You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived before arriving to Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend to take Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. NOTE: Certificates must be apostalized or double legalized.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, PTE or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in a confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in English language, additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, online examination may be organised by KTU.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

More information	admissions.ktu.edu/..nstruction-management

Overview

The increasing population and climate change worldwide pose numerous challenges, especially in the construction sector. According to a report by the European Commission, about 35 million buildings need to be renovated in Europe alone, and at least 260 million new ones will need to be built to meet the population’s needs.

In 2023, the updated Construction Management study program is designed to prepare high-level construction engineers who can make complex construction management decisions using building information modeling (BIM) technologies in all stages of the building lifecycle, thereby contributing to the strategic EU goal of reducing environmental impact.

The program covers the application of BIM, including adding time (4D), cost (5D), lifecycle evaluation (6D), and project management components (7D) to the 3D model. During the program, strong methodological and scientific research competencies are ensured in the study process and through participation in scientific conferences and the preparation of scientific publications.

The program focuses on project management, contract coordination, work safety management, and teamwork. The program’s first semester focuses on collaboration in implementing real project solutions, starting from the preparation of a BIM implementation plan, the application of geoinformatics technologies for optimal decision-making and ending with the digitization of the entire building design and construction management processes.

In the second part of the program, students deepen their knowledge in quality management, sustainability assessment, and logistics decision-making. Depending on their needs, they expand their expertise in waste management and recycling technologies, modular construction and regenerative design, or building data analytics and machine learning.

• Studies are usually conducted in the evenings, but some academic activities occur during the daytime.

Values

Scientist skills:

• During the studies, it is ensured that the graduates will acquire strong methodological and scientific research and digital competences not only in the study process, but also by participating in scientific conferences and preparing scientific publications.

The newest IT solutions

• The program emphasizes the application of building information modelling and strengthens analytical and modelling competencies by deepening software usage skills. Main programs used: Revit, NavisWorks, ArcGIS, BexelManager, Sensoneo, Python, Graphical Scripting, OneClickLCA, etc.

Practical final works:

• Master’s theses topics are submitted by the Faculty’s study committee, taking into account the annual Sustainable Development goal defined by the faculty, with a social partner or submitted by the student himself.

You will become professionally creative:

• Construction management decisions require a broad approach and the ability to think fundamentally. You will be ready to apply scientific research in a practical environment, creatively interpret its data, evaluate aspects, and generate new solutions and ideas. Perfectly adaptable – such specialists are especially valued in the modern labour market.

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Career opportunities

What will you gain?

• Creatively apply the latest knowledge of civil engineering for the solution of non-standard problems;
• Prepare the project solutions for buildings and engineering structures;
• Have knowledge of multi-dimensional economic, social, environmental and business * aspects;
• Model the complex construction processes when information is inaccurate or uncertain;
• Assure the quality management in standard and non-standard construction processes during the project implementation.

You may become:

• Construction manager of the building;
• Project manager of the building;
• Technical maintenance manager of the construction;
• Construction administrator;
• Technical supervisor of a building;
• Construction research engineer;
• Manager of the construction department/company.