Program type
Thesis
Building Engineering (MASc)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
2 years
Credits
45 credits
Start term
Fall, Winter, Summer
Program overview
The MASc in Building Engineering is designed to strengthen specific areas of engineering learned at the undergraduate level and to provide an introduction to graduate research. Examples of subfields studied in the program include building science, construction management, energy efficiency, rehabilitation of urban infrastructure and facility management. Students interested in the course-work master's program should refer to the MEng Program instead.
Program structure
Degree Requirements
The requirements described here are in addition to the general degree requirements for the Master’s programs in the Master/Magisteriate in Applied Science (MASc) section under General Requirements for all Programs
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions.
Building Engineering MASc (45 credits)
| 16 | credits of Coursework with four courses chosen from the Engineering Courses section, approved by the student’s supervisor and either the Graduate Program Director or the Chair of the Department. |
| 29 | credits:
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Admission requirements
Proficiency in English
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.
Alumni testimonial
Rana Ghorayeb
BA 97, MEng 01
"I worked full time in construction while pursuing my degree in building engineering. I had to learn to manage my time, but my work gave me practical insight that I brought to the classroom."
Application process
Application deadlines
FALL
July 1 (Canadian resident)
March 1 (International)
WINTER
November 1 (Canadian resident)
July 1 (International)
SUMMER
March 1 (Canadian resident)
November 1 (International)
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 & funding
Tuition and fees
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.
Awards and funding
Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.
The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.
Out-of-province students
Get $10,000 in special funding for thesis master's programs. Learn more
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