Building Technology, Master of Science (Technology)

The Master's Programme in Building Technology offers comprehensive academic and professional education in a variety of disciplines within civil and structural engineering.

Civil engineering plays a key role in creating safe and healthy built environments, which are essential elements of everyday life and well-being. Combining the global needs for energy efficiency and sustainability with the characteristics of a good living environment requires theoretical understanding, professional skills and a broad perspective.

The Master’s Programme in Building Technology deals with the design, construction, use and maintenance of civil engineering structures, such as buildings and bridges. With its four main topics –structural engineering, building performance, construction management and mineral-based materials- the programme offers knowledge and skills necessary for future careers in industry, research, education or government bodies. Based on your individual choices, you may specialise in topics like building energy use, building services technology, repair and maintenance, indoor air quality and fire safety engineering.

The programme strives for the development of working life skills: analytical and critical thinking; multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration; and communication for scientific and technical professionals. Professional ethics and social and environmental responsibility are an integral part of the education we offer.

Career opportunities

As the need of civil engineers is undeniable for building and maintaining structures, there is a natural demand for professionals graduated in building technology. After graduation, students have typically worked with design, construction, project, and research tasks in the field of building technology. In later phases, duties may often be connected to the roles of advisor, administrator, manager or senior researcher. If not self-employed, a vast variety of possible employers can be found: national and international construction businesses as well as building materials industries. Positions also exist in the public sector, e.g. public administration, environmental organisations and institutions such as United Nations.

Aalto-yliopiston englanninkielinen rakennusteknologian maisteriohjelma tarjoaa edistyksellistä opetuksesta rakennusalalle. Ohjelmasta valmistunut voi työskennellä erilaisten rakennusten parissa niin kotimaassa kuin ulkomaillakin. Ohjelman opinnoissa painotetaan erityisesti energiatehokasta rakentamista.