StudyQA — Master: Civil Engineering and Management

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As one of the key educational institutes in cultivating finest civil engineers in Taiwan, the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University now provides a unique International Master Program of Civil Engineering and Management (ICEM) for graduate students pursuing a degree of Master of Science. With a full spectrum of courses on theoretical backgrounds and technological applications, ICEM provides a complete overview in a broad area of civil engineering, including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, engineering materials, geomatics, environmental engineering, hydraulic and ocean engineering, and engineering management.

Program Objectives

Assisting friendly nations in cultivating professionals in the fields of Civil Engineering and Management and expanding cooperation to strengthen relationships between Taiwan and its allies.
Stren gthening students' theoretical foundation and practical training in Civil Engineering and Management.
Advancing local students' global vision and English skills by providing interaction with international students, thereby also helping to equip them with the ability to compete internationally.

Core Courses

Financial and Cost Management for Construction (Credits: 3)
Project Planning and Schedule Control (Credits: 3)
Organization and Performance (Credits: 3)
Management Construction Information Systems (Credits: 3)

Management Focus

Decision Analysis and Risk Management (Credits: 3)
Construction Dispute Resolution (Credits: 3)
Pavement Engineering and Management (Credits: 3)
Operation Research (Credits: 3)
Water Resource Planning and Management (Credits: 3)
Managerial Economics (Credits: 3)
Operations Management (Credits: 3)
International Business Management (Credits: 3)

Technical Focus

Theory of Elasticity (Credits: 3)
Theory of Plates (Credits: 3)
Mechanical Properties of Materials (Credits: 3)
Introduction to Geosynthetics Engineering (Credits: 3)
Advances In Geosoynthetics Engineering (Credits: 3)
Highway Engineering (Credits: 3)
Foundation Engineering (Credits: 3)
System Analysis for Civil Engineering (Credits: 3)
Numerical Analysis (Credits: 3)
Advanced Steel Structure (Credits: 3)
Computer-Aided Analysis in Engineering (Credits: 3)
Advanced Hydrology (Credits: 3)
Hydraulic Design (Credits: 3)
Coastal Engineering (Credits: 3)
Water Resource System Analysis (Credits: 3)
Advanced Ground Water (Credits: 3)
Stream Flow Ecology (Credits: 3)
Mechanics of Sediment Transport (Credits: 3)
Water Supplying Engineering (Credits: 3)
Wastewater Engineering (Credits: 3)
Management & Engineering Design of Solid Wastes (Credits: 3)
Remote Sensing Image Analysis (Credits: 3)
Case Studies in Geographic Information Systems (Credits: 3)
Ecological Water Resources Management (Credits: 3)

Requirements

Foreign students with Bachelor’s degrees are eligible for Master programs. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (students graduating this year included) at universities or colleges approved by the Taiwan Ministry of Education or equivalent credentials.
Application: Please note two application forms need to be complete via online system, one for TaiwanICDF scholarship and another for National Cheng Kung University.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide and English proficiency certificates (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT).
TaiwanICDF scholarship applicants must upload medical report.
Application Fee: NT $1,600 or US $60 will be charged for each applicant.
Complete the online application form
Declaration. Applicants should download and print the “Declaration” form from our website; sign and upload the scanned file to complete the application.
The highest degree diploma verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. For those expecting to graduate this year and are yet to obtain their diplomas, submit a copy of the student ID card showing the year of study; graduating students admitted to NCKU must submit their diploma, verified by R.O.C. overseas institutes at the time of registration, or admission will be cancelled.
The official transcripts by years verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C.
A financial statement verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. Bank deposit statement of at least NT$150,000 (US$4,935) or more must be provided, showing sufficient financial support for the applicant’s entire stay during the time of study.
Two recommendation letters
Identity card and(/or) passport, the ROC alien resident certificate (if available), and the Certificate of the R.O.C. Non-Household Registration, or other credentials ( if applicable)
Study plan. All applicants are required to submit a study plan which contains details regarding his or her education background, research interest, motivations for further study, etc.
English(/Chinese) autobiography
Applicants not from following 7 English Speaking countries (United States of America; United Kingdom; Canada; Australia; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; Republic of South Africa) are required to provide English Proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL ibt: 80, TOEIC: 750, IELTS: 6.5(The only official reports of TOEFL ibt and TOEIC test scores are those issued by authorized local ETS Preferred Associates or by ETS. Scores obtained from other sources should not be accepted. )