The Master’s Programme in Civil Engineering (MSc) curriculum reflects national demands in design and construction and management, and conforms to global trends in graduate education. It consists of core and optional courses which are streamed into five areas of Civil Engineering specialization: Water Resources & Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
Full-time students can complete the Programme in four semesters while part-time students can complete in six semesters. The first year of full-time study (semesters 1 and 2) in the Masters Programme in Civil Engineering is based on coursework while the second year of study (semesters 3 and 4) on the supervised research of individuals leading to the presentation of their dissertation. Courses are normally offered at times to suit part time students.
The entrance requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering and Management with at least second class, second division, or equivalent, from a recognized university or institution of higher learning, with an average of at least grade C or equivalent in the relevant areas. An alternative is a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering and Management from this or any other university with two years of relevant work experience, or a 4-5 year Bachelor’s degrees in Material Science, Physics or Mathematics with at least second class, second division, or the equivalent, from this or any other recognized university.
Courses are evaluated from assignments and tests (40%) and exams (60%). A minimum of 55% is required to pass. Courses normally carry 3 credits.
Semester 1 (all core courses)
Common courses;
MAT 691 Mathematical methods for engineers
CEM 602 Introduction to project management
CEM 603 Research methodologies
Specialization 1: Geotechnics
CEM 611 Advanced soil mechanics
CEM 631 Construction finance & economics
Specialization 2: Transportation
CEM 611 Advanced soil mechanics
Specialization 3: Water & Environment
CEM 641 Water quality management, modeling
Specialization 4: Structural
CEM 651 Advanced structural analysis
Semester 2
Specialization 1: Geotechnics
Core courses
CEM612 Site Investigation and Soil Testing
CEM613 Analysis & Design of Shallow & Deep Foundations
Optional courses
CEM 614 Slope stability and dams
CEM 615 Clay mineralogy and expansive soils
CEM 616 Earth pressure & retaining structures
CEM 621 Pavement design
CEM 622 Highway engineering materials
CEM 655 Finite element analysis
Specialization 2: Construction management
Core courses;
MGT 744 Human resources management
CEM 633 Construction planning & cost control
Optional courses
CEM 634 Total quality management
CEM 636 Info. management in construction
CEM 637 Strategic management construction
LAW 615 Alternative dispute resolution
Specialization 3: Transportation
Core courses
CEM 621 Pavement design
CEM 622 Highway engineering materials
Optional courses
CEM 623 Construction technology & equipment
CEM 624 Highway rehabilitation & maintenance
CEM 625 Transportation planning
CEM 626 Transportation systems & safety
Specialization 3: Water & Environment
Core courses
CEM 642, Environmental engineering systems
CEM 643, Integrated catchment modelling
Optional courses
CEM 644 Water and wastewater treatment
CEM 645 Water services management
CEM 646 Solid, hazardous waste management
CEM 647 Water supply and conveyance
CEM 648 Water resources engineering
GEO 607 Integrated water management
ENV 623 Hydrology and water resources
Specialization 4: Structural
Core courses
CEM 652 Reinforced concrete design
CEM 653 Design of steel structures
Optional courses
CEM 654 Prestressed concrete design
CEM 656 Structural masonry design
CEM 657 Structural dynamics
CEM 612 Analysis and design of foundations
CEM 616 Earth pressure & retaining structures
CSI 602 Computer software engineering
Semester 3 and 4
CEM 701 Dissertation 12 credits x 2 semesters