Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering, b.eng
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Course overview
Managing projects with Civil and Construction Engineering knowledge
"Specialists and managers wanted for management, expert knowledge from the engineering sector desirable." Companies in the construction industry are increasingly looking for talented people to coordinate and manage challenging construction projects. The combination of skills and expertise from the two worlds of project management and civil engineering is the key to the success of complex construction projects.
Is time management your middle name and are you always well informed about your surroundings? Do you want to play a key role in creating great things for the future and our society? Would you like to take responsibility for ensuring that construction work is carried out timely, properly and economically?
Become an expert in this sought-after specialist field with a degree at DIT and take care of construction projects of all kinds as a project manager: construction planning must be managed, construction specifications and quality control must be implemented accordingly and all project parameters must be adhered to. This is because the degree programme Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering is dedicated to precisely this interplay of different disciplines with subjects and modules from structural engineering, construction operations and materials, financing, human resources and management.
Lay the foundation for your career in the construction industry and secure the necessary qualifications with the Bachelor's degree programme in Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering.
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I chose the Construction Management degree programme at Deggendorf Institute of Technology because I not only want to supervise the technical aspects of a construction site, but also want to have an overview of the entire planning of the project. Above all, the inclusion of technical English in this degree programme makes it easier for me to work on international projects in the future. In addition to the language-related aspects of future tasks, there are also some project-related subjects such as turnkey construction or surveying, which provide a practical insight.
After my training as a draughtswoman, it was clear to me that I wanted to deepen my knowledge further - but in a practical way and not just theoretically. The dual study programme in construction management offers exactly this combination and combines my passion for the construction industry with modern, future-oriented specialist knowledge. Through practical projects during the lectures, you develop a solid foundation for the future and learn to think and act independently. The degree programme also opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various areas of the construction industry.
Structure of the study programme
The Bachelor's degree programme in Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering is designed as a full-time course and comprises seven semesters.
Basic mathematical and scientific subjects such as building physics, materials and technical mechanics form the technical foundation. For extra stability, you can choose additional probation in the form of guided learning groups with students from higher semesters, support courses or tutorials. The foundation for your future career as a project manager in Civil and Construction Engineering is built on subjects from various business administration areas ranging from planning management to accounting, specific construction disciplines such as surveying, geotechnics, materials in construction or fire protection and the confident use of common software. After the internship semester, you will deepen your practical skills in projects.
In addition to sound theoretical knowledge, the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering also emphasises practical relevance. In addition to laboratory practicals and practice-based group work, excursions to companies and construction sites as well as guest lectures by renowned civil engineers are part of the programme.
Want even more practical relevance? You also have the option of studying Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering as a combined study programme or study programme with in-depth practical experience in cooperation with a company.
Subject Overview
The basic subjects in the first two semesters are mainly taken together with students on the Civil and Construction Engineering and Environmental Engineering degree programmes. The specialisation in civil engineering, environmental engineering or construction management takes place in the higher semesters. This also means that students who are considering changing degree programmes within the faculty after two or three semesters can have many of the subjects they have already completed credited to them and therefore lose very little time.
Below you will find an overview of the courses, SWS (semester hours per week) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) in the Bachelor's degree programme in Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering (formerly Construction Management).
Cooperative Studies
Theory meets practice
Would you like to get a taste of the real world whilst you’re still studying – and even get paid for it? Then the dual study programme at DIT is just the thing for you.
The dual study programme combines the best of both worlds: sound theoretical knowledge at university and valuable practical experience in a company. You can choose between two models:
- Joint Studies (Study at university combined with a vocational training at a company)
- or Studies with In-Depth Practice (intensive practical training during semester breaks)
Important: To enrol on the cooperative studies programme, you must apply to both the company and the DIT.
DIT has been working with numerous companies for many years – find out more here about our cooperation partners. You can also find potential cooperative study places in the hochschule dual database.
Do you already have a company in mind, or would you like to send a proactive application to a company that doesn’t yet work with us? Please feel free to pass on our contact details so that we can clarify all the necessary requirements (e.g. partnership agreement, work placement guidelines) with your company.
Do you need general advice on dual study programmes? Please feel free to get in touch with us: Contact Career Service
Interested in a cooperative study programme?
Find out which programme is right for you, how to apply, and how we’ll support you every step of the way – from finding the right company to starting your studies:
Career Prospects
As a project manager in civil and construction engineering, you are the driving force behind your projects. Other job titles for your qualifications could be construction manager, project manager or project leader.
You are responsible for coordinating and managing challenging construction projects. You know the status of things at all times and ensure the progress and success of the project with your decisions. This involves setting priorities or initiating countermeasures.
Your tasks may begin with the tendering and awarding of planning services and extend throughout the entire construction period. You negotiate with external specialist planners or service providers and manage their involvement in the project. You always keep an eye on the project's finances are responsible for quality control. You will be responsible for the technical aspects of the project and will sign off the planning results and construction work at the end. Responsibility for your own staff can also be part of your job.
With your bachelor's degree in Project Management in Civil and Construction Engineering, you can pursue a wide variety of career paths:
- Project management as a client representative
- Planning manager, BIM coordinator or BIM manager
- Project developer of construction projects
- Public construction administration
- Construction management for large transport companies or leisure parks
- Costing, investment and financing
- Performance audit
- Sales, distribution, marketing and advertising