Bachelor’s program in Construction Engineering and Project Management
Program Description
The Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Project Management program at Alnoor University is a specialized academic and engineering program aimed at preparing engineers with the knowledge and skills required for the design, execution, and management of construction and building projects in accordance with the latest engineering and management standards. The program focuses on integrating engineering sciences with project management technologies, including project planning, time, cost, and quality management, risk management, modern construction technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and sustainability. This equips graduates to work efficiently in the construction and infrastructure sector.
Program Objectives
- Preparing engineers who possess a solid scientific foundation in construction engineering and project management.
- Develop skills in planning, executing, and managing construction projects using the latest engineering methods.
- Preparing students to use specialized engineering software for design and project management.
- Enhancing skills in managing time, cost, quality, and risks in construction projects.
- Develop students’ abilities to apply occupational safety standards and environmental sustainability principles.
- Developing research and innovation skills in modern construction technologies.
- Meeting the needs of the labor market for qualified engineers in the construction and project management sector.
Awarded Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Project Management (B.Sc.)
Qualification Level
- Level 6 of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF), or its equivalent, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Special Admission Requirements
Students are admitted in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the approved admission criteria, provided that they satisfy the admission requirements.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor's Degree:
- Completion of all required credit hours.
- Successful completion of all courses.
- Commitment to university regulations and instructions.
- Completion of the field training requirements, if applicable.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Prior learning or coursework completed at recognized educational institutions may be credited in accordance with the applicable regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Alnoor University.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply principles of mathematics and engineering sciences to the analysis, design, and execution of construction projects.
- Preparing and managing project schedules and financial plans using specialized software.
- Application of quality management principles, cost control, and risk management in construction projects.
- Using Technologies and Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) In project design and management.
- Supervising the execution of projects in accordance with technical specifications and engineering standards.
- Apply occupational health and safety standards and environmental sustainability practices at work sites.
- Prepare technical studies and engineering reports, and manage multidisciplinary work teams.
- Commitment to professional ethics, continuous professional development, and effective communication.
Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (INQF)
| Learning Domain | Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) |
|---|---|
| Knowledge and Understanding | Familiarity with civil engineering sciences, construction technologies, project management, and engineering economics. |
| Skills | Design, planning, supervision, use of engineering software, and project management. |
| Application | Execution and management of construction projects according to quality, safety, and sustainability standards. |
| Values | Adherence to professional ethics, professional responsibility, safety, and teamwork. |
Course and Program Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Course | Knowledge | Skills | Application | Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Materials Engineering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Soil Mechanics and Foundations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Construction Engineering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Modern construction technologies | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engineering Project Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project planning and scheduling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Building Information Modeling (BIM) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality and Occupational Safety Management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Professional profiles of graduates
or Graduate professional profiles
The program qualifies its graduates to work in:
- Construction and contracting companies.
- Engineering project management companies.
- Engineering consulting offices
- Directorates of Reconstruction, Housing, and Municipalities.
- Real estate development companies.
- Engineering supervision and execution companies.
- Government and private institutions working in infrastructure projects.
- Companies for Quality Management and Occupational Safety and Health Management.
- Universities and research centers after completing postgraduate studies.
Opportunities to continue studying or the possibility of pursuing postgraduate studies.
Graduates can pursue further studies in:
- Master’s degree in Construction Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Engineering Project Management.
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- Master’s in Construction Management.
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- PhD in Civil Engineering or Project Management or related disciplines.
- Professional programs such as:
- PMP (Project Management Professional).
- PMI-SP (Scheduling Professional).
- Primavera P6 Professional.
- Autodesk Certified Professional (Revit/BIM).
- LEED Green Associate.
- NEBOSH in occupational safety and health
Examination regulations, assessment, and grading.
The program adopts the evaluation system approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Alnoor University, and includes: specifically.
- daily assessments
- term exams
- Final exams
- Laboratory reports
- Engineering projects
- Summer training and field training
- Presentations
- Commitment to academic integrity standards and policies for combating cheating and scientific plagiarism.
Graduation requirements
Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor's Degree:
- Passing all academic courses successfully
- Completion of all required credit hours
- Passing the summer training or field training according to the study plan
- Successful completion of the graduation project
- Meeting the minimum required cumulative GPA
- Adherence to all academic regulations and instructions
Completion 240 ECTS credits successfully
Academic study mode
- The duration of study is four years
- The program relies on theoretical lectures, engineering laboratories, applied studios, field training, and the use of engineering software such as AutoCAD ,Revit (BIM) ,Primavera P6 ,Microsoft ProjectIn addition to applied projects and academic seminars, which enhances graduates’ readiness to lead and manage modern construction projects.
Program coordinator
Program Coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Project Management.
The program coordinator is responsible for supervising the implementation of the study plan, monitoring the achievement of learning outcomes, ensuring the quality of the program, and developing curricula in line with the latest developments in construction engineering, project management, and smart construction technologies. The coordinator also facilitates coordination between faculty members and students, oversees laboratories and field training, and ensures compliance with academic accreditation requirements and quality assurance policies at Alnoor University.