Master's Programme (120 credits) in Energy Smart Innovation in the Built Environment, 120 credits

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Building Technology, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent. Including courses of 7.5 credits within the field of Building Technology, 7.5 credits Project Management, 7.5 credits Engineering Mechanics and 7.5 credits Applied Physics or the equivalent, and 22.5 credits Mathematics. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish högskoleingenjörsexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university.

Applicants must have written and verbal command of the English language equivalent to English course 6 in Swedish Upper-Secondary School.

The primary objective of the programme is that the student develops in-depth knowledge of technical topics at the borderline between energy and construction engineering, as well as an applied knowledge of innovation and implementation of innovations in the construction sector. The student shall assimilate practical as well as theoretical knowledge of smart solutions relating to the subject construction engineering with specialisation in renewable energy, and in addition knowledge of processes that can favour efficient implementation of new technology within the field. Another objective is that the student develops a high-level ability to comprehend relevant research within the field.

The program prepares students for postgraduate studies.

On completion of the programme, student shall be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• based on previous and current research within innovation science and sustainable energy and construction engineering, identify and account for knowledge problems within construction engineering with specialisation in renewable energy
• develop advanced system and method knowledge, as well as knowledge of relevant research methods, by suggesting methods, techniques, and tools for designing and implementing renewable energy solutions in the sustainable built environment.

Skills and ability

• independently, creatively and with a critical approach identify and formulate research questions
• systematically integrate knowledge concerning renewable energy and sustainable construction, as well as with limited information critically analyse, assess and work with complex issues
• apply research in ways that demonstrate breadth but also significantly deepened knowledge within the field of construction technology with a focus on renewable energy. Research is applied through critical review of research articles, using research references in reports (student activities), and implementing the latest research in teaching
• plan and within given timeframes carry out and evalu- ate qualified system-level technical studies that contribute to knowledge development in construction engineering with specialisation in renewable energy
• in national and international contexts, give an oral and written account as well as discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments they are based upon in dialogues with other groups
• actively participate in research and development work or independently work in another qualified area

Judgement and approach

• make assessments with regard to relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects of construction engineering with specialisation in renewable energy
• critically evaluate design research and development work from an ethical, equality and sustainability point of view
• evaluate and relate to system-level research within renewable energy and sustainable construction with a focus on innovation, as well as the possibilities of this research, its limitations and role in society, and responsibility for how it is applied
• identify your own need for additional knowledge and independently take responsibility for your own knowledge development

The programme consists, as one part, of technically oriented courses covering energy and construction engineering, as another part, of courses focusing on innovation, economics and project management. These two parts form parallel tracks throughout the programme. The first semester is designed to provide basic knowledge for continued studies, considering the different backgrounds students may have. Scientific method ensures that the student can handle scientific material and methods later in the programme.

Year 1
Energy efficiency and moisture control in buildings 7.5 credits*
Scientific Methods and Academic Writing 7.5 credits*
Construction Innovation and Change Management 7.5 credits*
Renewable Energy Systems 7.5 credits
Management of Innovation Projects 7.5 credits
Heating, cooling and indoor climate 7.5 credits *
Business Model Innovation 7.5 credits
Renewable Electricity and Storage 7.5 credits

Year 2
Finance in construction and energy systems 7.5 credits *
Exergy analysis in the built environment 7.5 credits
Smart technology for sustainability 7.5 credits*
Advanced Course in District Heating Technology 7.5 credits*
Master Thesis Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy 30 credits*

Courses marked with asterisk (*) are included in the programme main area Construction engineering with specialisation in renewable energy.

Teaching language is English.

Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Construction Engineering with specialisation in Renewable Energy (Teknologie masterexamen med huvudområdet byggteknik inriktning förnybar energi).

To be eligible for semester 3, at least 40 credits from semester 1-2 are required.

The programme is continuously monitored and evaluated through course evaluations conducted after the completion of each course. Course evaluations serve as a tool to, based on students' experiences and feedback, make changes to the content and delivery of courses. Upon completing their studies, all students are offered the opportunity to participate in a programme evaluation by completing a final-year survey. The results of this survey can lead to changes in the programme. The programme is associated with a programme council that addresses quality and development issues. The council includes representatives from the industry, programme students, alumni, and others. The students are, through the Halmstad Students’ Union, represented in the university's decision-making bodies as well as in the committees that evaluate programs in accordance with the university's quality system.