Building Engineering (Grad. Cert.)
Graduate Certificate (Grad. Cert.)
Program overview
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.
Program details
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or equivalent with an above-average standing.
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.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 16 credits.
12 credits – Courses
Chosen from an area of concentration:
Building Science. Core courses: BLDG 6611, 6621*, 6751*.
Building Envelope. Core courses: BLDG 6601, 6611, 6661.
Construction Management. Core courses: BLDG 6561*, 6571, 6831*.
Energy Efficiency. Core courses: BLDG 6601, 6611, 6661.
Indoor Environment. Core courses: BLDG 6701, 6731*, 6751*.
Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure. Core courses: BLDG 6831, 6921, 6931.
Facility Management. Core course: BLDG 6631, 6561, 6711.
4 credits – Elective Courses
Chosen from the elective list or other courses offered by the Department:
Building Science. Electives: BLDG 6651*, 6721*, 6731*, 7401, ENGR 6601, 6661.
Building Envelope. Electives: BLDG 6061, 6071, 6591*, 6621*, 6731, 6671.
Construction Management. Electives: BLDG 6581, 6801, 6811*, 6821*, 6851, 6861.
Energy Efficiency. Electives: BLDG 6611, 6741, 6761, 6781, 6951, ENGR 6601, 6811.
Indoor Environment. Electives: BLDG 6111, 6661, 6721*, 6791, ENGR 6601, CIVI 6601.
Rehabilitation of Urban Infrastructure. Electives: BLDG 6801, 6581, 7601, CIVI 6101, CIVI 6541, MECH 6501.
Facility Management. 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.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD 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 / International / Permanent Resident |
Certificate | Feb. 1 | Jul. 1* | n/a |
| *Winter Application deadline has been extended to August 1. | ||||
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.
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.
