Overview
This distinctive course offers knowledge and skills in information technology across the fields of architecture, civil engineering, and geodesy. It focuses on the recording, generation, interpretation, utilization, and adaptation of digital data and information at the intersection of various digital systems. Students engage in interdisciplinary teams, managing, advising, and creating digital components for construction projects at different life cycle stages.
The MSc in Information Technologies for the Built Environment (ITBE) is a full-time program spanning four semesters, amounting to a total of 120 credit points (CP) in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The program includes a broad array of elective modules, providing students with the opportunity and flexibility to fill personal knowledge gaps, specialize in a specific area, and acquaint themselves with the latest technologies in this field.
Course Details
| University | Technical University of Munich |
| Degree | MSc in Information Technologies for the Built Environment |
| Subjects | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Information Management, Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Environmental Science, Information Technology (IT), Engineering Informatics |
| Language | English only |
| Application Deadlines | Winter semester: 31 May |
| Duration | 2 Years (starting: Winter semester) |
| ECTS Credits | 120 |
| Tuition Fees | Free (per semester) |
| Study Mode | On campus |
| Qualification Requirements | Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, computer science, or comparable courses |
| Language Proficiency | English: TOEFL iBT (min 88), IELTS (min 6.5); Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations accepted |
| Application Procedure | Direct application at the University (incl. VPD from uni-assist), No admission test/interview |
| Application Fee | The initial application fee is €75, and for every subsequent application, the fee is €30 each. |
Admission Documents
- Admission Application Form (to be uploaded and signed).
- Academic Transcript.
- Evidence of Proficiency in English.
- Updated and Detailed CV.
- Statement of Purpose.
- Written Essay.
- Analysis of Academic Curriculum.
- Course Syllabus (such as module details).
- Copy of Passport.
- Preliminary Documentation (VPD) for non-EU/EEA Educational Qualifications (applicable if undergraduate degree obtained outside the EU/EEA).
Career opportunities
- Smart Building and Infrastructure Development: Roles in designing and developing smart building solutions and infrastructure projects that utilize advanced information technologies for improved efficiency, sustainability, and functionality.
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) Expertise: Opportunities in architecture and construction firms as BIM specialists, leveraging digital tools for planning, designing, managing, and maintaining buildings and infrastructure.
- Urban Planning and Smart Cities Initiatives: Careers in urban planning and development, focusing on the integration of IT solutions in city planning, including smart city projects and sustainable urban development.
- Facility and Energy Management: Positions in managing facilities and energy systems, using IT to optimize building performance, energy consumption, and environmental impact.
- Research and Innovation: Potential for roles in research institutions, academia, or innovative startups, contributing to advancements in the integration of IT in the built environment, including IoT, AI, and green technologies.
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