Master's programme Integrated Design and Construction (90 ECTS credits) (Study focus: Research)
Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements (see below)
Language of Instruction: German
Duration: 2 semester (60 CP) or 3 semester (90 CP) (start: Summer and Winter Semester)
THWS Location: Würzburg
Diploma Supplement: yes
Semester fees: none
The Master's programme in Integrated Design and Construction (90 ECTS) with a focus on research is a so-called "Master's Research Programme" in which the academic degree of Master of Engineering in the field of planning and building can be acquired through participation in a practice-oriented and diversely networked research project, through in-depth modules as well as through individual supervision. Students are enabled to independently and scientifically develop a well-founded original thesis in the field of Integrated Design and Construction. Studies and research are conducted in small groups and teams in an interdisciplinary research network. Individual supervision is provided by internal and external partners, as well as the professors leading the projects. This enables students of the programme to participate in a research network in an international environment.
Programme Structure
The focus of the training is therefore on qualifying students to independently carry out scientifically based, application-oriented research and development work in the fields of sustainability, building materials science, project management and digital transformation in construction, as well as related disciplines. In the process, students are taught analytical, creative and design skills and trained in technical, methodological and personal competences. They acquire interdisciplinary knowledge in scientific and technical fields with a strong focus on Integrated Design and Construction.
These skills are taught, among other things, through the example of interrelated projects that are integrated into the applied research and development activities of the participating Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Career Perspectives
Graduates of the master's programme in Integrated Design and Construction with a focus on research have the best prerequisites to work in research and development departments or innovation management in both large and small and medium-sized companies in the construction and real estate industry. The “Master of Engineering” degree is an important requirement for a possible doctorate. Due to the existing contacts in the research project, the research work can be designed for a subsequent cooperative doctorate.
Additional Information
Research in the area of Integrated Design and Construction includes: • Life cycle and value-added chain • Process management • Digital design and construction • Sustainability and energy efficiency • Life-cycle management/maintenance planning • Building material science On the following websites you can find out more about general and programme specific admission requirements: • Persons with German university entrance qualification: Department of Student Affairs • Persons with non-German university entrance qualification: International Office.
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 programme page Integrated Design and Construction (90 ECTS credits) (Study focus: Research)