University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Construction Engineering and Management (MEng)

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Engineering
Degree:Master; Online
Field of Study:Construction Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
Areas of Research:Civil: construction engineering and management with a focus on productivity improvement, computing applications including artificial intelligence, simulation modelling and information management, optimization of aggregate and concrete manufacturing, and construction planning and control; geotechnical engineering and environmental geotechniques including the study of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, foundation engineering, engineering geology, permafrost, storage, disposal, and containment of industrial wastes and pollutants and contaminated or disturbed earthy material and groundwater; structural engineering with a strong focus in the structural behaviour and design of concrete, masonry, steel and timber members and frames in addition to structural analysis and solid mechanics; transportation engineering with a focus on urban transportation planning and evaluation, sustainable transportation, traffic engineering and road safety; and water resources engineering including the study of hydraulics, hydrology, river behavior, fluid mechanics, wave dynamics and climate change. Environmental: environmental engineering and science with a focus on processes in air, soil, and water; system risk assessment and public health engineering; solid waste management; environmental hydraulics; applied microbiology and parasitology; applied chemistry; mathematical modelling of environmental systems; neural network technology; industrial waste management; and disposal and fate of pollutants in the environment.
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,150
International: $25,000

Estimated Total Domestic Student Program Tuition (2 years): ~$12,380 CAD

Estimated Total International Student Program Tuition: ~$45,900

For general information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page on the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies site.    



Careers:Industrial Engineers

Description:

Experience the Faculty of Engineering’s 110-year legacy of excellence through its online MEng in Construction Engineering and Management. This program is delivered by the esteemed Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. It offers the same faculty, courses, and degree as the on-campus program—with the flexibility of online study.

The MEng program prepares working professionals to advance engineering practice in modern construction. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, tools, and professional communication capabilities to contribute meaningfully to the construction engineering industry and society at large.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • An undergraduate degree in engineering/science or relevant fields with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta,
    • OR an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
    • Please see this link for the requirements by country.

    Note: The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. 

    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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