MASTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (BY RESEARCH)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

The Master in Civil Engineering is designed to provide students with a formal qualification in engineering at the master’s level. The candidate may choose any area of civil engineering offered i.e Construction, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydraulic & Water Resources, Highway & Pavement engineering and Environment Engineering. Career opportunities exist in a wide   range of organizations including manufacturing companies, research organizations, academic institutions, energy agencies, local, state and federal governments and local authorities. 

Key Features

• To prepare students to be competent for research and development in specific areas of civil engineering.
• To develop of students’ intellectual ability through research and successful application of advanced tools and techniques that will support their professional development.
• The programme offers flexibility of research projects: academic, professional, industrial, etc.

Learning/Research Methodology

• The research project will be guided by an appointed supervisor.
• The student will be required to attend seminars in the research area.
• The student will be required to present and defend his/her research proposal at the end of his/her first quarter of study.
• The student is required to submit monthly progress reports to his/her supervisor. Periodic consultations will be arranged as set by the supervisor.
• The Postgraduate Studies Committee will review the performance of the student on a quarterly basis.
• Upon completion of his/her research, the student will present and defend his/her thesis.

Research Areas

• Construction Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Highway & Pavement Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering