Degree Programme in Construction Information Technology

Specific admission requirements

No specific admission requirements. General admission requirements apply.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

It is possible for the student to receive recognition for previously acquired skills. For more information, see Metropolia's general AHOT instructions.

Students have the right to apply for recognition of prior learning. The recognition is based on the skills of the student regardless of the ways the fore-mentioned expertise has been acquired. The student has the responsibility to demonstrate the skills required in the study objectives and to provide the required information and documentation based on which the decision for approval will be made.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Qualification requirements and regulations are defined in Metropolia’s degree regulations (https://www.metropolia.fi/haku/yleista-tietoa-opiskelusta/saannot /).

Profile of the programme

The Construction Information Technology programme focuses on the information technology solutions specific to the built environment, such as building information modeling, digital twins, computational design, common data environments, and data gathering from existing buildings through scanning and sensor technologies.

In this programme the IT topics are integrated into the study of structural design and other aspects of construction. In addition to providing structural design skills, the programme prepares the students to tackle the future needs and challenges within the construction industry due to the digital and green transitions as well as changing building and land use regulations. This programme provides cutting-edge know-how in order to prepare the student for future employment opportunities in the rapidly changing construction industry.

Key learning outcomes

This study programme produces civil engineers with strong digital and IT skills. A graduate will have the competency to carry out structural design as well as varied data driven design and analysis tasks.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

A graduate of the study programme can be employed for example in the fields of BIM modelling, quality control/coordination, algorithmic design, analysis (using tools such as LCA/LCC, energy simulation, cost and quantities take-off), data management of projects, management of common platforms, implementation and training of software programs, data analytics, creation of AI solutions as well as building/maintaining digital twins.

Access to further studies

Master's degree studies in universities of applied sciences and other universities, for example Computing in Construction (Master's Degree - Second Cycle) ja ConREM Master's Degree - Second Cycle) in Metropolia.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

The assessment criteria are defined in Metropolia’s degree regulations and the course specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.

Graduation requirements

A student is eligible to graduate when s/he has completed all the required courses as per the degree programme (240 ECTS credits) and is enrolled as a present student.

Mode of study

Studies are implemented as courses, course modules or projects. Studies include contact teaching as well as self-study. Teaching of the study programme is implemented as full-time studies.

Programme director

Head of Degree Programme (acting) Paula Naukkarinen
Paula.Naukkarinen@metropolia.fi

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

The study programme includes three internship periods (3 x 10 credits), which are mainly carried out during the summer breaks. In addition, students have an opportunity for industry collaboration when working on their innovation projects and Bachelor’s theses.

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

The student can participate in the international student exchange programme with Metropolia’s partner universities.