Master's Programme in Building Engineering with Specialisation in Sustainability and Digitalisation
Västerås, Sweden
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
SEK 270,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for students outside EU/EAA
Key Summary
About: The Master’s Programme in Building Engineering with specialization in Sustainability and Digitalisation at Mälardalen University prepares professionals for sustainable construction, smart buildings and digital building technologies. You’ll combine theory and practical work through real projects, simulations and interdisciplinary courses tied to research in energy resilience, digital twins and sustainable urban planning, with industry and municipal partnerships; studies are based in Eskilstuna and Västerås.
Career Outcomes: Graduates will be prepared for roles in industry, consulting and public organisations. Typical roles include building engineer, sustainability consultant, digital twin specialist, urban planner and energy modeller, and construction project manager in smart cities.
The Master’s Programme in Building Engineering with specialisation in Sustainability and Digitalisation is tailored to meet the increasing demand for top-tier professionals in sustainable construction and cutting-edge digital building technologies. Through this programme, you will gain in-depth knowledge in developing innovative solutions for smart buildings and sustainable infrastructure in urban planning, all aligned with the UN's global sustainability goals.
The programme seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on applications, offering you the chance to work on real-world projects, advanced simulations, and interdisciplinary research. Thanks to our strong partnerships with industry leaders and municipalities, you'll gain direct insight into the latest challenges and innovations shaping the future of the field.
Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to pursue a transformative career in building engineering across diverse sectors, driving the creation of energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and technologically advanced buildings that define the cities of tomorrow.
Strongly correlated with ongoing research
At MDU, we have internationally recognised researchers who are addressing some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. Our master's programme is closely linked to ongoing research in sustainable construction, smart cities, and advanced building technologies, providing you with valuable insights into both current practices and emerging developments. Each course is informed by the latest research, ensuring you acquire knowledge and skills that reflect the most recent advancements in the field.
We place strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, drawing from engineering, environmental science, and digitalisation to tackle real-world issues in building engineering. As a student in this programme, you will also have the opportunity to participate in active research projects in areas such as energy resilience, digital twin technology, and sustainable urban planning.
Collaboration with research teams, including PhD candidates and senior researchers, will deepen your learning while fostering innovation and critical thinking. This solid research foundation equips our graduates to make meaningful contributions to the development of building engineering practices and to the creation of sustainable built environments.
An overarching purpose of the master's program in Building Engineering with specialization in Sustainability and Digitalization is to equip students with specialized competence in advanced building technologies and a comprehensive understanding of their application to design, construction, and resilient energy systems integration, particularly in the context of digitalization. After finishing the program, students will be prepared to pursue careers in building engineering across various sectors, including industrial, information, service, public, and education sectors, as well as in academic research.
Year 1
Building Engineering:
- Buildings and Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
- Advanced Construction Practices: Sustainability and Building Safety, 7.5 credits
- Digital Visualization and Simulation in Building Engineering, 7.5 credits
Computer Science:
- Computer Programming with Python, 7.5 credits
Product and Process Development:
- Big Data and Machine Learning on Cloud Platform for Industrial Applications, 7.5 credits
Environmental Engineering:
- Sustainable Cities and Infrastructure, 7.5 credits
- Environomical Pathway in Sustainable Built Environment and Energy Systems, 7.5 credits
Mathematics/Applied Mathematics:
- Probability Theory and Statistical Inference, 7.5 credits
Year 2
Building Engineering:
- Smart Building and Smart Cities, 7.5 credits
- Advances in Building Engineering, 15 credits
- Thesis for the Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) in Building Engineering, 30 credits
Environmental Engineering:
- Digital Remote Sensing and GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning, 7.5 credits
Minor changes in the course list may occur due to continuous quality work.
Upon completion of the programme, the student shall:
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess, and deal with complex phenomena, issues, and situations even with limited information
- demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously, and creatively, as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames, and so contribute to the formation of knowledge, as well as the ability to evaluate this work
- demonstrate the ability in speech and writing, both nationally and internationally, to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
- demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity within Sustainable Building Engineering.
This programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of today’s and tomorrow’s environmental challenges, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to address these issues through the lens of sustainable development.
Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned for careers in a wide range of sectors, including industry, consulting firms, and public organizations (such as municipalities and government agencies) focused on environmental engineering, sustainable building practices, and urban development.