Building Engineering (Grad. Cert.)
Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)
Offered by:Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
Why pursue a Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering?
The Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering is designed for practicing engineers who wish to specialize in one or more of the following sub-disciplines within Building Engineering:
- Building Science
- Building Envelope
- Construction Management
- Energy Efficiency
- Building Environment
- Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure
- Facility Management
The program has 4 courses (16 credits) that can be completed in 2 semesters of part-time study. Students with high standing in their bachelor program and whose academic records satisfy the requirements for good standing in the Master’s Program in Building Engineering may apply for transfer to the MEng or MASc program.
Program details
Applicants to a certificate must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent with an above-average standing. The Department will recommend on the acceptability of an applicant for admission to the program and may require the applicant to do specific remedial course work to meet the program requirements.
The program can be completed in one year. Students with high standing in their bachelor program and whose academic records satisfy the requirements for good standing in the Master’s Program in Building Engineering may apply for transfer to the Master’s program.
- Credits. A fully qualified candidate is required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
- Courses. Candidates in the graduate certificate program must take 12 credits of core courses in an area of concentration while the balance of 4 credits may be chosen from the elective list or other courses offered by the Department. Core courses for which credits have been credited to another certificate or program must be replaced by elective courses in the area of concentration or by other courses on special permission.
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
Program Specific Requirements. An Assessment Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 2.70, based on a minimum of 8 credits is required.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulation page for further details regarding the Time Limit requirements.
- Graduation. To be eligible to graduate, students must have obtained a CGPA of at least 2.70.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. Log on to MyConcordia.ca portal to upload documents
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Building Engineering | ||||
| Canadian/Permanent Resident | Certificate | April 5 | Oct. 1 | Feb. 1 |
| International | Certificate | April 5 | June 15 | Oct. 15 |
Priority will be given to those who apply within the official deadlines listed above. Some programs may continue to accept applications after these deadlines. For more information, please contact the department.
Courses
Building Science. Core courses: BLDG 6611, 6621*, 6751*.
Electives: BLDG 6651*, 6721*, 6731*, 7401, ENGR 6601, 6661.
Building Envelope. Core courses: BLDG 6601, 6611, 6661.
Electives: BLDG 6061, 6071, 6591*, 6621*, 6731, 6671.
Construction Management. Core courses: BLDG 6561*, 6571, 6831*.
Electives: BLDG 6581, 6801, 6811*, 6821*, 6851, 6861.
Energy Efficiency. Core courses: BLDG 6661, 6701, 6711.
Electives: BLDG 6611, 6741, 6761, 6781, 6951, ENGR 6601, 6811.
Indoor Environment. Core courses: BLDG 6701, 6731*, 6751*.
Electives: BLDG 6111, 6661, 6721*, 6791, ENGR 6601, CIVI 6601.
Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure. Core courses: BLDG 6831, 6921, 6931.
Electives: BLDG 6801, 6581, 7601, CIVI 6101, CIVI 6541, MECH 6501.
Facility Management. Core course: BLDG 6631, 6561, 6711.
Electives: BLDG 6581, 6701, 6741, 6751, 6761, 6111, 6781. One course from E72 may be taken with permission from GPD.
* This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent.
For course descriptions, please visit the Graduate Calendar.
Research in building engineering falls into a number of categories, including: computer-aided design, performance of building envelope and materials, building environment (HVAC, acoustics, illumination, air quality), building and energy, wind effects on buildings, building structures, and construction management.
