Master´s Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering: Master´s Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering
Code: T0824S6
- Degree title
- Master of Engineering, MEng
- Credits
- 60 ects
- Duration
- 2 years (60 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The Master of engineering provides skills that require special expertise on workplace development tasks. The degree gives the same qualifications for public office as universities and other higher education institutions completed science master's degree. The specialization studies are:
• HVAC technology and
• Electrical Building Services
The studies consist of compulsory studies (15 credits), advanced studies (10 credits) and elective studies (5 credits). In addition, the studies include a thesis (30 credits), which is made in principle to the employer. The focus of compulsory studies is on low carbon and energy efficiency of buildings, life cycle costs and environmental impacts, renewable energy production and integration of production methods, regulation and control of intelligent energy systems and research capabilities.
Students may choose either the HVAC technology or electrical engineering. The main themes in HVAC technology are energy production, recycling and storage with heat pumps, and modeling and simulation of indoor climate and energy production systems. The main topics of electrical building services are the building automation and control, information and security systems of buildings and their comprehensive know-how and integration.
Training will be conducted multi-form studies. The studies can be completed while working. The studies include the nearby courses, small group work and distance learning. Classroom education is on Thursday (evening), on Friday and possibly on Saturday. Contact teaching periods are 9 - 10 times per semester. Teaching is organized in such a way that the degree can be completed in two years.
Development
A steering group in degree program of Building Services Engineering is involved in planning the degree programme and developing the curriculum. The group consists of representatives from the companies and associations, students and lecturers of the degree programme. The rules and regulations of the Ministry of Environment concerning competence requirements for planners and energy efficiency of buildings have influenced the curriculum revised in 2015. The Metropolia Master’s network improves curriculums continuously. All thesis are connected to development projects of students’ employers. Quest lecturers from companies are giving lectures in numerous courses.
Further information
Unit: Myllypuro, Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki
Head of Department: Jorma Säteri
Head of Degree Programme: Rauno Holopainen
Administrator: Anna Hynninen
Objective
The student understands the nearly zero-energy building design process and technical solutions, and is able to design and dimension HVAC, electrical and automation systems on them. The student is able to calculate the energy use in the building. In addition, student is able to make the life cycle calculations, to explain the principles of environmental impact calculations and the sustainable development of buildings and the use of dynamic simulation programs. The student is also able to describe the stages of research and development project and plan the project and report it.
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Show study timings by semester, study year or period
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2024 | 2. / 2024 | 3. / 2025 | 4. / 2025 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 |
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| T0824S6-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 25) |
25 | ||||||||||||||
| T0824S6-1002 |
Common Studies
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||
| T000CH14 | Energy-, LCC- and LCA Calculations | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T000DS51 | Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Real Estates | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T0824S6-1003 |
Specialization Studies, HVAC Technology
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| T000CH17 | HVAC Modelling and Simulation | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T000DS52 | Energy Production, Recycling and Storage with Heat Pumps | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T0824S6-1004 |
Specialization Studies, Electric Building Service Systems
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||
| T000CH20 | Fieldbus technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T000DS53 | Building Automation and Energy Management System | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| T0824S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||
| T0824S6-1006 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | 60 | 16.7 | 18.3 | 5 | 11.7 | 13.3 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
STRUCTURE Master (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ylempään ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) syventäviä ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) opinnäytetyö.
| Master´s Thesis |
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No attached course units |
| Advanced Professional Studies |
| Energy-, LCC- and LCA Calculations |
| Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Real Estates |
| Research Methods and Skills |
| HVAC Modelling and Simulation |
| Energy Production, Recycling and Storage with Heat Pumps |
| Fieldbus technology |
| Building Automation and Energy Management System |
| Elective Studies |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
| Master’s Thesis |
ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Master’s degree
Replaces the “Metropolia's Generic Competences::Master's Degree” -matrix. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the development of new solutions that anticipate the future and produces new information using different research and development methods. |
| Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Real Estates |
| Energy Production, Recycling and Storage with Heat Pumps |
| Building Automation and Energy Management System |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and manage multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
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No attached course units |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages sustainable and responsible operating methods in their work and promotes sustainable change in their work community and society. |
| Energy-, LCC- and LCA Calculations |
| Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Real Estates |
| HVAC Modelling and Simulation |
| Energy Production, Recycling and Storage with Heat Pumps |
| Fieldbus technology |
| Building Automation and Energy Management System |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own and their community's continuous learning and competence development, drawing on knowledge from different fields and the opportunities of digitalisation. |
| Research Methods and Skills |
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Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and manage their work community and reforms working life. - Is able to develop and manage multidisciplinary teams and work communities. |
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No attached course units |
| Not grouped |
| Master’s Thesis |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| T0824S6-1001 |
Advanced Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 25 ) |
25 |
| T0824S6-1002 |
Common Studies
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| T000CH14 | Energy-, LCC- and LCA Calculations | 5 |
| T000DS51 | Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Real Estates | 5 |
| XX00EJ16 | Research Methods and Skills | 5 |
| T0824S6-1003 |
Specialization Studies, HVAC Technology
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| T000CH17 | HVAC Modelling and Simulation | 5 |
| T000DS52 | Energy Production, Recycling and Storage with Heat Pumps | 5 |
| T0824S6-1004 |
Specialization Studies, Electric Building Service Systems
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| T000CH20 | Fieldbus technology | 5 |
| T000DS53 | Building Automation and Energy Management System | 5 |
| T0824S6-1005 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| T0824S6-1006 |
Master's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| XX00FB87 | Master’s Thesis | 30 |