Building Science and Technology

The Master in Building Science and Technology program targets students who wish to develop and deepen their knowledge in the areas of building performance, sustainable design and building informatics. The program is interdisciplinary and taught in English.

The program’s graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers in professional practices, consulting firms, industry, research, development organizations, and academic institutions.

Core Courses

• Introduction to Scientific Research 
• Scientific Writing and Publication 
• Current Topics in Building Performance 
• Mathematics for Building Science
• Physics for Building Science 
• Thermal Aspects of Building Performance 
• Thermal Building Performance Simulation
• Tools and Media
• Visual Aspects of Building Performance 
• Acoustical Aspects of Building Performance
• Visual Building Performance Simulation
• Acoustical Building Performance Simulation 
• Building Monitoring and Diagnostics 
• Introduction to programming 
• Computation Design Support methods 
• Current issues in building informatics
• Building Systems and Controls
• Building Ecology 
• Human Ecology
• Project Course
• Master Project Seminar 
• Master Thesis

Electives

• Image Processing 
• Diagrammatic and Hybrid Methods in Spacial Planning
• Advanced Concepts in CAAD 
• Advanced Concepts in CAAD
• Essentials of real-environment visualisations 
• Sustainable planning and building with renewable ressources
• Theory of Film 
• Technical German 

Softskills

• Ecology and Sustainable Development
• Universal Design
• Barrier free Buildings 
• Creativity Engineering
• Presentations and Technical Writing - advanced 1 
• Presentations and Technical Writing - advanced 2 
• Technical English Presentation
• Technical English Communication

Requirements

• A degree from one of the following accredited national or international degree-granting programs (Bachelor, Master or Diploma): architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, media computer science, software & information engineering, technical computer science or any other subject related field (if the field is subject related or not is decided by the dean of studies).
• Special entrance qualification for university (just if you are not a member of an EU/EWR country). 
• CV including relevant work experience (max. 3 A4 pages)
• Statement of intent (max. 2 A4 pages)
• Proficiency in English language. (CAE - minimum score 45, FCE – minimum grade C, IELTS Academic– minimum score 6.5, TOEFL iBT – minimum score 87)
• Proof of academic aptitude through recognized exams  (preferred GRE)