Máster en Ingeniería de Caminos Canales y Puertos
Program Overview
The Master in Engineering of Roads, Canals, and Ports provides a comprehensive education in civil engineering, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to design, manage, and operate infrastructure projects. Utilizing a "Learning by Doing" approach, students engage in practical project development and collaborate with industry companies. Graduates are highly sought after in the civil engineering sector, with specialization options available in Project Management and Data and Technology.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Engineering of Roads, Canals and Ports is a degree program designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary education in the design of constructions and infrastructures, civil engineering projects, and research. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in both construction and infrastructure management. The program is officially recognized and compatible with professional activity, enabling graduates to practice and sign projects as civil engineers. It complements students' scientific and technical knowledge in the field, developing the necessary competencies for success in the industry. The program utilizes a "Learning by Doing" methodology, incorporating practical elements into the curriculum. Students engage in project development within the university's laboratories, including those specializing in geotechnics, materials, hydrology, hydraulics, FABLAB, BIM, and Industry 4.0. Collaboration with leading industry companies is also integrated throughout the program, culminating in the completion of a Master's Thesis.
Outline:
The program is structured into two academic years, with a total of 90 ECTS credits. The curriculum includes both mandatory and optional modules, covering a wide range of topics related to civil engineering.
Year 1:
- Analysis of Continuous Media: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Advanced Models in Civil Engineering I: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Foundations and Tunnels: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Hydrological Planning and Water Resources Management: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Planning and Transport Management: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
Year 2:
- Typology, Maintenance, Pathology and Rehabilitation of Structures: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Maritime Engineering: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Territorial Planning and Strategic Environmental Assessment: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Planning, Management and Operation of Infrastructures: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Planning of Port Infrastructures and Depuration Systems: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- Projects: 6 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
- External Academic Practices: 9 ECTS, Optional, Spanish
- Master's Thesis: 9 ECTS, Mandatory, Spanish
Teaching:
The program employs a "Learning by Doing" methodology, emphasizing practical application of knowledge. Students engage in project development within the university's laboratories and collaborate with industry companies. The faculty comprises professionals from leading companies in the civil engineering sector, with over 85% actively working in various fields, including administration, construction, engineering, and other areas.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master in Engineering of Roads, Canals and Ports are highly sought after by companies in the civil engineering sector, often securing employment even before completing their studies. They are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in various roles, including:
- Civil engineering companies
- Civil works administrators
- Large-scale project managers
- Service, safety, and health managers
- Construction companies
- Infrastructure management, maintenance, and operation
- Environmental management
Other:
The program offers the opportunity to specialize in two areas:
- Project Management: Focuses on project management methodologies, including agile and scrum. The program also provides access to a range of facilities and resources, including:
- Laboratories: Geotechnics, materials, hydrology, hydraulics, FABLAB, BIM, Industry 4.0
- Industry partnerships: Opportunities for internships and collaborations with leading companies The program is taught in Spanish and is offered in a blended format, combining online and in-person classes. The program is designed to be flexible and compatible with professional activity, with classes typically held on weekends.
