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Master's programme Integrated Design and Construction (60 ECTS credits)

Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements (see below)

Language of Instruction: German

Duration: 2 semesters (60 ECTS credits) (start: Winter Semester)

THWS Location: Würzburg

Diploma Supplement: yes

Semester fees: none

The education in the Master's programme Integrated Design and Construction (60 ECTS) is oriented towards the professional profile of the project developer, who as project promoter and project manager designs and is responsible for the entire value chain of buildings. The focus of training is on the interdisciplinary processing of project developments over the entire life cycle: from development and financing, through planning and construction management, to the operation and utilisation of objects. Graduates have an analytical understanding of society and the different markets. Furthermore, they are able to develop projects sustainably and to plan, manage and control complex development and execution processes in an integrated manner. By networking technical knowledge in architecture, construction technology and construction operations, with legal and economic competence in the areas of real estate economics and real estate law as well as key social qualifications, graduates are prepared for management positions in an integral design and construction process.

Programme Structure

The knowledge of planning and building acquired in the Bachelor's programme is expanded to include the topics of project development and object operation. In-depth theoretical knowledge on the design of integral processes in project development is taught at the beginning of the master's programme Integral Design and Construction. Later, the focus is on acquiring in-depth theoretical knowledge in real estate economics in real estate law. The competences in the area of project development are further deepened with exemplary practice-oriented applications.

Career Perspectives

Graduates of the Master's programme in Integrated Design and Construction with a focus on project development are prepared for a wide range of careers in the building and real estate industry. The interdisciplinary competences open up a wide range of career opportunities in the following areas: • Real estate sector (project developer, property developer, real estate management companies, etc.) • Construction sector (classical companies for structural and civil engineering, general contractors, PPP service providers, construction service providers) • Architecture and planning • Project management • Public building administrations • Construction departments of private construction companies • Consulting firms 

Additional Information

  • Start: Winter semester (1 October)
  • Requirement: 240 ECTS

On the following websites you can find out more about general and programme specific admission requirements:

Contact person

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Halswick
Room D.4.03
Röntgenring 8
97070 Würzburg

Phone +49 931 3511-9002
E-mail daniel.halswick[at]thws.de

Consultation hours by arrangement Link to the website of the programme Integrated Design and Construction (Study focus: Project development)

Link to programme page Integrated Design and Construction (60 ECTS credits)

Programme offered by

Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering