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.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with high standing.
Consideration will also be given to candidates with a degree in a cognate area with high standing; such students may be required to enrol in an extended program. In particular, applicants with a bachelor’s degree in architecture will be considered for the MASc in Building Engineering.
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 Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
Other programs of interest
Civil Engineering (MASc)
- Thesis
Engage in research in established research centres and laboratories for intelligent transportation systems, decision models in construction industry, sustainable cities and the urban built environment, and infrastructure management.
Department
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty
Building Engineering (MEng)
- Course-based
- Internship
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
Building Engineering (Grad. Cert.)
- Course-based
Enhance your professional skills by specializing in one or more sub-disciplines including building science, building envelope, construction management, energy efficiency and building environment.
Department
Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Faculty