Building Energy Modelling and Performance Analysis, Advanced Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

This 12-month program provides students with the knowledge and skills to become building energy performance analysts. The program covers fundamentals of building science, energy modeling, building envelope and mechanical systems, energy auditing, and measurement and verification. Graduates are prepared for careers in building energy performance analysis and management.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

The program comprises three 15-week terms of study delivered through course-by-course registration. Students typically complete nine credits per term, requiring a minimum of 12 months to fulfill the program's requirements. However, individuals have up to seven years to complete the program.

Course Schedule and Modules:

Term 1

• BSCI 5100: Fundamentals of Building Science
• BSCI 5110: Building Energy Modelling Level 1
• BSCI 5120: Introduction to Building Envelope and Mechanical Systems

Term 2

• BSCI 5210: Building Energy Modelling Level 2
• BSCI 5220: Advanced Building Envelope and Mechanical Systems
• BSCI 5230: Introduction to Energy Auditing & Measurement and Verification

Term 3

• BSCI 5250: Building Energy Performance Optimization Process - Capstone Project (6 credits)
• BUSA 7250: Management Skills and Applications (3 credits)

Assessment:

Each course carries a minimum passing grade of 60%. To graduate, students must achieve at least 70% in the final capstone course (BSCI 5250).

Careers:

Graduates of the program are anticipated to secure employment as building energy performance analysts, BEM managers, or BEM specialists.