Civil Engineering: Project Management of Construction
Code: TXG25S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Civil Engineering
1. Overview
Name of the degree programme: Degree Programme in Construction Project Management and Structural Engineering
Degree: Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ECTS, 4 years
Mode of studying: Day-time studies
Location: Myllypurontie
This curriculum prepares students for the profession of civil engineer, most of whom will initially work as civil or site engineers, possibly progressing to similar specialist or managerial roles. In the coming years, there will be a large number of jobs for graduating construction engineers in new construction and renovation of an ageing building stock, and an increasing demand for new civil engineers as a result of retiring generations. In addition, sustainable development, reducing carbon emissions, biodiversity, improving energy efficiency in construction, the circular economy in construction, building life cycle management and project management through knowledge and information models will provide a wealth of challenges for civil engineers in the near future.
Construction Engineering degree programme trains construction professionals with a broad range of skills to work in a variety of construction jobs. Broad professional skills include good professional theoretical, practical and methodological knowledge and in-depth expertise in one's own area of specialisation.
In addition to strong professional skills, civil engineering jobs require problem-solving, mathematical and economic thinking, teamwork and leadership skills, versatile IT skills, communication and language skills. On this basis, this curriculum is based on the traditional theoretical competences required for the profession of construction engineer and, in addition, on a competences inventory drawn up in cooperation with companies and associations in the sector. It emphasises practical relevance, learning by doing, problem-solving, cooperation, internationality, in-depth knowledge of the major and specialisation. In addition, sustainable development and digital literacy are included in the different modules of the curriculum, as appropriate.
This curriculum describes the two professional orientations in construction engineering education, which are:
- Structural Engineering
- Construction Project Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Typical tasks of a construction engineer include designing structures for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, site works, maintenance and renovation. Jobs are available in engineering and design firms, construction companies, building products industry, public administration and research institutes.
SKILLS DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME
The common competences of the degree programme emphasise basic knowledge of construction engineering and construction and the theoretical skills required for studies in the field. At the beginning of the studies, an overall view of the construction industry and the opportunities it offers is created. After orientation, the focus is on upgrading skills and specialisation in the chosen field.
Construction Project Management
The student
- knows the different parts of project management and key concepts
- can apply principles of project management in construction projects
- can create schedules and different forms of schedules for various construction sites
- knows the theoretical bases of quality management and quality assurance and can make a quality assurance plan
- can produce quantity calculations based on items to be used (planning stage), and understands the principles of target price and design management
- can calculate a cost estimate and make a bid based on it, as well as determine a target cost estimate and monitor costs
- can choose the best working method in order to achieve top quality, taking into account time and cost factors
- knows the most common building service systems and how to install them
- knows relevant legislation, contract types, contract document types and principles of procurement
- knows contract documents used in the design phase, can produce documents required by the contract documents to be used on the site
- understands different types of contracts and the differences between them
- understands the role of logistics in the functioning of a construction company and production
- knows the principles of occupational safety and can apply them
- can cooperate with different parties and is proficient in negotiation and communication situations
- knows the basics of using and maintaining a real estate
- knows the principles of life cycle planning from the point of view of cost management and environmental protection.
Structural Engineering
The student
- knows the rules, standards and regulations related to structure design
- knows the characteristics of building materials and can take these into account when designing structures
- understands the statics, mechanics and functionality of structures
- can determine different loads of a building and its structures and divide these to different structures based on the static functionality of structure
- can calculate forces related to structures
- can dimension structures based on the loads in such a way that the structures are sufficiently secured against failure and harmful deformation
- knows old building methods and structures to the extent needed in renovation projects
- can take into account heat and humidity physics of different structures
- can take into account demands related to occupational safety when designing structures
- can design healthy and safe structures
- can produce documents needed in the construction work, such as drawings, specifications and models
- can cooperate with different parties and is proficient in negotiation and communication situations.
STUDY PATH
The studies include the following modules
95 ECTS Degree programme studies
60 ECTS Major subject studies
10 ECTS Innovation project (MINNO)
20 ECTS Minor subject and elective studies, either one minor subject of 20 ECTS or 15 ECTS of alternative studies and 5 ECTS of elective studies
10 ECTS Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
30 ECTS Practical work training
15 ECTS Bachelor's thesis
240 ECTS Total
Schedule pirinciples and themes by terms:
1st term Orientation to the study programme, including 30 ECTS of Degree programme studies
2nd term Orientation to the study programme, including 30 ECTS of Degree programme studies related to professional expertise
3rd term Orientation to the major subject, including 30 ECTS of Degree programme studies related to professional expertise
4th term Towards professional expertise, including 30 ECTS of studies in the major subject
5th term Deepening professional expertise, including 30 ECTS of studies in the major subject
6th term Innovation project, including the innovation project (20 ECTS) and 10 ECTS of professional studies
7th term minor subject or alternative studies/elective/profile studies, total 30 ECTS
8th term Bachelor's thesis 15 ECTS and 15 ECTS of professional studies
All courses are confirmed for each term every academic year. It is recommended for the students to study alternative elective/profile studies during all terms, depending on the students' choices and the course prerequisites.
MAJOR STUDIES, OPTIONAL STUDIES AND INTERNSHIP
The specialisation/major subject options of the Degree Programme in Civil Engineering are Construction Project Management and Structural Engineering.
As an optional minor subject, the students can specialise in subjects offered by
1) the construction field and related programmes
2) other degree programmes
Internship training can be completed during the terms or partly during the summer period.
Development
“Opetussuunnitelman toteutuksesta saadaan palautetta opiskelijoilta palautejärjestelmien kautta ja yrityksiltä yhteistyöseminaarien ja työelämäyhteydessä suoritettavien opintojen kautta (Työharjoitteluseminaari, työharjoitteluopinnot, erikoisopettajat yrityksistä, Innovaatioprojektiopinto, Opinnäytetyöopinto ym.) sekä tutkinto-ohjelman neuvottelukunnan kautta.
Näiden palautteiden perusteella opetussuunnitelmaa ja toteutuksia kehitetään vuosittain.”
Further information
OPSiin on lisätty paljon uusia koko korkeakoulutason asioita, kuten MINNO, Työelämän profilointumisopinnotja opinnäyteen kolmiosaisuus (5+5+5 op) ja sitä tulee käsitellä kuin uutta OPSia.
Tekoälyn ja tietoturvan perusteet löytyvät opintojakson TM00GD58 Orientaatio ammattialaan ja opiskeluun sisällöstä. U!REKA opinto Kestävyys eurooppalaisessa kaupunkiympäristössä XX00FW79 löytyy Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelman yhteisten opintojen opintokokonaisuudesta.
Ylläpitäjät: tutkintovastaava Mika Lindholm ja suunnittelija Sanna Heikkinen
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | Spring 2029 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 | 3. / 2029 | 4. / 2029 |
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| TXG25S1-1001 |
Common Studies
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95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TM00GD58 | Orientation to Profession and Studies | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FW79 | Sustainability in the Urban European Context | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GF84 | Basics of House Building | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX88 | Basic Studies in Engineering Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK91 | Math and Science Basics 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EB48 | Measurement Techniques on a Construction Site | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EB49 | IT in Construction | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GH83 | Concrete Technology 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK95 | Statics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK96 | Basics of Structural Mechanics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK98 | Fundamentals of Structural Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BK13 | Foundation and Soil Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM75 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK87 | Engineering Swedish | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK97 | Building Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM69 | Basics of Construction Economics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00CA18 | Building Materials | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BK20 | Chemistry of Building Materials and Communication | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM70 | Project Management and Entrepreneurship of Civil Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1003 |
Construction economics
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60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM72 | Life Cycle Economics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BL83 | Basics of Concrete Structures | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BL84 | Structural Frameworks, Facades and Finishing Works | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BL85 | Building Service Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM80 | Basics of Site and Task Planning | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM68 | Construction Site Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DL17 | Renovation 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM71 | Construction Site Technology and Occupational Safety | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BL90 | Cost Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM81 | Construction Contracts and Procurement | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM83 | Construction Development Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM86 | Construction Project Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1013 |
Metropolia Innovation Studies
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1005 |
Work Placement
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DL28 | Practical Training 1 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FG11 | Practical Training 2 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FG12 | Practical Training 3 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1006 |
Elective Module
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1008 |
Construction Economics Elective Module
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GH84 | Concrete Technology 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BK77 | Renovation 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FK99 | Simulation in Building Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM79 | Leadership in Construction | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1009 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1014 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXG25S1-1010 |
Bachelor's Thesis
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 55 | 65 | 55 | 55 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 15 | 10 | 45 | 15 | 15 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 20 | 20 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 5 | 5 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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