Overview
The Construction EngD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain experience working at the cutting-edge of research that is relevant to industry.
You will gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of construction engineering management with the flexibility to tailor the technical and business training to the requirements of the company’s research area and your career aspirations.
Key facts:
The Construction programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai combines advanced technical and management training with PhD level research in partnership with an industry partner/sponsor. Research projects will be directly relevant to the strategic plans of your industry partner and cover a wide range of topics in the interrelated, and globally critical areas of construction and engineering.
EngD in Construction graduates will have generated new knowledge or improved business practice in areas of the construction sector relevant to their and their employers' interests and priorities. Research engineers undertaking the programme will have flexibility to tailor the technical and business management training to the requirements of their research area and to the business needs of their employer.
EngD students will benefit from the expertise and supervision of the academic staff and their industry sponsor. Research projects will be developed collaboratively by the academic supervisors and the research student in consultation with the sponsoring company. Sponsoring companies can range in size from SMEs to University spin-outs to multinational organisations.
Accreditation
The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.
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Courses include:
- Sustainability for Construction Professionals
- Foundation Engineering
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Strategic Asset maintenance management
- Quantity Surveying Financial Management
- Construction Financial Management
- People and Organization Management in the BE
- Project Management Strategic Issues
- Project Management Theory and Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
This program has an open enrolment.
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
This programme will admit graduates from degrees relevant to the construction engineering and management.
The EngD qualification at Dubai will cater for potential candidates who are currently embedded in industry, or to facilitate knowledge transfer from Heriot-Watt to industry with a new recruit.
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56216 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 56216 AED per year during 48 months. -
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56216 AED/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 56216 AED per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Dubai
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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