Introduction

This programme will involve areas in design, construction and maintenance of infrastructures including buildings, roads, bridges, dams, water and wastewater treatment plant, oil and gas production facilities. Courses such as transportation, environmental, geotechnical, structural and wastewater will be expose to the students in providing them with a depth technical competence in any specific civil engineering discipline.

Programme Objective

To produce technically qualified well-rounded Civil Engineers with the potential to become leaders of industry and the nation.

Programme Outcomes

At the end of the programme, the graduates should be able to:

i. Acquire and apply knowledge of basic civil engineering fundamentals.
ii. Practice in-depth technical competence in any specific civil engineering discipline.
iii. Undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
iv. Utilize systems approach to evaluate operational performance and application software.
v. Demonstrate the principles of entrepreneurship, sustainable design and development.
vi. Practice, with commitment the professional and ethical responsibilities.
vii. Communicate effectively with all levels of industry and society.
viii. Perform effectively as an individual and in a team with the capacity to be a leader or manager.
ix. Demonstrate the understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
x. Recognize, acquire and possess the need to undertake life-long learning and professional development.
xi. Analyze and optimize contractual and financial implications on project selections.

Career Prospects

Civil engineers are involved in the design of buildings and public facilities, supervision of construction activities and project management