Building Engineering (MASc)
Master of Applied Science (MASc)
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 details
- 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.
In addition to the general admission requirements, the Gina Cody School (GCS) may require applicants to write the Engineering Writing Test (EWT) as a condition of admission to all graduate programs in Engineering and Computer Science. Depending on the result, students may be required to complete remedial English language courses in addition to their program requirements.
Engineering Writing Test (EWT). The Engineering Writing Test examines students’ ability to provide reasoned assessment of a short technical composition in English or French, and their ability to provide a qualitative account of quantitative or graphically presented data. The test is offered a number of times throughout the year. Based on their performance in the test, students may be asked to take remedial courses.
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
16 credits – Coursework
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 – Thesis
ENGR 8901 - Master of Applied Science Research and Thesis (29 credits)
The Department offers two 45-credit programs leading to the MASc or MEng degrees with specialization in one of the following four branches:
- Building Science (E21, E22)
- Building Environment (E07, E21, E23)
- Construction Management (E21, E24)
- Building Structures (E06, E21, E31)
Applicants lacking the appropriate engineering background will be required to enrol in an extended program of specified courses. These courses are in addition to the regular 45-credit program.
Applications for MASc and PhD programs, once complete, are sent to BCEE Department for review by potential supervisors. This entire process may take up to 8 weeks. To accelerate the process, applicants may wish to contact research faculty in your area in order to express your interests and qualifications. It is recommended that you submit a research dossier that includes:
- Student ID and a detailed CV.
- A brief statement of your research interest and background, or a research proposal.
In the event of lack of supervisor, qualified MASc applicants will be notified and offered admission into the MEng Program instead. Applicants who wish to take advantage of this option can send the request to the Graduate Program Director at any time.
Please apply online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $103.50 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.
4. An admission offer will not be issued until a supervisor match has been made. Students are encouraged to review the list of faculty members' field of interests and directly contact those with whom you would like to work.
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 |
MASc | June 1 | Oct. 1 | Feb. 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 topic course lists by topic area, please visit the Graduate Calendar.
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.
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