Program overview Program structure Admission requirements Application process Tuition & funding
The Graduate Certificate in Building Engineering is designed for practicing engineers who wish to specialize in one or more of the following sub-disciplines: Building Science, Building Envelope, Construction Management, Energy Efficiency, Building Environment, Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure and Facility Management. The program has 4 courses (16 credits) that can be completed in 2 semesters of part-time study. Students in the bachelor program 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.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
credits of courses chosen from one of the following areas of concentration:
Building Science Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate) Construction Engineering and Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate) Energy Efficiency Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Indoor Environment Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Facility Management Core Courses (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Notes:
-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.
Building Envelope Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Building Science Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Construction Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Energy Efficiency Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Indoor Environment Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Facility Management Electives (Building Engineering Graduate Certificate)
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
All applicants: Canadian / International / Permanent Resident
February 1 (all applicants)
July 1 (all applicants)
n/a
Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.
International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.
Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. Course-based students may be eligible for a number of donor awards, and may consult with their department for program-specific opportunities.
Enhance your professional design skills and ability to present technical material through coursework among several subfields of building engineering ,including building science, construction management and energy efficiency.
Department
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty
Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science
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