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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Digital Construction Engineering and Management

Bachelor of Science in Digital Construction Engineering and Management

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About This Programme

A newer AUS degree combining civil and construction engineering with building information modelling (BIM), digital project delivery and construction management. Prepares graduates for the digital transformation of the built-environment sector.

Course Highlights

  • Unique interdisciplinary degree combining civil engineering, construction management and digital technology (BIM, AI, data analytics, digital twins, smart cities)
  • Three dedicated Building Information Modeling (BIM) laboratory courses
  • Construction-focused courses in digital construction management, management systems and construction law in the digital age
  • Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship

What You'll Study

An interdisciplinary mix of civil-engineering design and construction management with digital-technology labs (BIM I–III), a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (CEM 490/491).

Year 1

  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
  • CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credits
  • MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
  • NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
  • PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
  • PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credits
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • CVE 111 Fundamentals of Engineering Graphics1 credits
  • MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
  • NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
  • PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
  • PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credits
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits

Year 2

  • CEM 200 Introduction to Digital Construction3 credits
  • CEM 201 Building Information Modeling I Laboratory1 credits
  • CVE 222 Statics and Dynamics3 credits
  • CVE 243 Fundamentals of Geomatics3 credits
  • MTH 203 Calculus III3 credits
  • NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
  • CEM 250 Sustainable Construction and Automation3 credits
  • CEM 251 Building Information Modeling II Laboratory1 credits
  • CVE 223 Mechanics of Materials3 credits
  • CVE 240 Fluid Mechanics3 credits
  • CVE 267 Civil Engineering Economic Analysis3 credits
  • ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits

Year 3

  • CVE 202 Construction Materials Laboratory1 credits
  • CVE 224 Construction Materials and Quality Control3 credits
  • CVE 301 Theory of Structures3 credits
  • CVE 367 Project Estimating, Planning and Control3 credits
  • MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits
  • General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
  • CEM 300 Digital Construction Management3 credits
  • CEM 301 Building Information Modeling III Laboratory1 credits
  • CEM 325 Geotechnical Engineering3 credits
  • CVE 313 Reinforced Concrete Design3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
  • NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits

Year 4

  • CEM 350 Management Systems for Construction3 credits
  • CEM 490 Senior Design Project I1 credits
  • CVE 325 Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
  • CEM 360 Construction Law in the Digital Age3 credits
  • CEM 491 Senior Design Project II2 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core (elective)3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required, and a minimum grade B in the mathematics and science subjects required for the major. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.

Careers

Graduates enter the digitally transforming construction industry as digital construction engineers and managers, BIM specialists and project/cost managers, working with smart systems, AI and data analytics, digital twins and smart-city projects.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education. CAA-licensed (not ABET-accredited).

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Digital Construction Engineering and Management

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Digital construction degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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