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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Engineering & Technology
Structural Engineering via distance learning
This Doctor Ph.D. Degree deals with the structural engineering principles and design techniques. It is a must for every engineer and architect working with the design of buildings, bridges, and other structures. It provides concise and updated information on the planning, design, and construction of various engineering structures.
Academic Supervisor : Mohamed Abdallah Naguib El-Reedy
More information about this academic supervisor at Bircham University Human Network. More info...
The Doctor Ph.D. Degree online via distance learning offers students the highest level of specialization a discipline can offer. More info...
* 45 to 72 academic credits above a Master's program.
* Average Duration: 24 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% Thesis.
* Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age.
* Master's degree or international equivalent (5 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
45 ... 72 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 5.850 Euros (7.650 US$) ... Max. 9.360 Euros (12.240 US$).
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. It always seems impossible until it's done." Nelson Mandela.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Engineering & Technology via distance learning
Doctor Ph.D. Degree
Structural Engineering via distance learning
45 ... 72 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 39 Academic credits - Structural Engineering Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 18 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 39 Academic credits: Structural Engineering Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
Postgraduate level continuing education course.
Previous knowledge in this field of study is required.
601STE - Construction Materials & Assemblies
602STE - Architectural Structures
603STE - Concrete Design & Construction
604STE - Steel Design & Construction
605STE - Wood Design & Construction
606STE - Ground Retaining Structures
607STE - Foundation Engineering
608STE - Building Technology
609STE - Wear of Materials & Corrosion
610STE - Materials Design & Failure
611STE - Civil Engineering
612STE - Geotechnical Engineering
613STE - Structural Engineering
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Bibliography: Structural Engineering via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Engineering & Technology from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Building Technology & Design.
Research work resources and network - Doctor - Structural Engineering:
AAEE - Australasian Association for Engineering Education
ABCEM - Associação Brasileira da Construção Metálica
ABECE - Associação Brasileira de Engenharia e Consultoria Estrutural
ABP - Associação Brasileira de Pontes e Estruturas
ASEE - American Society for Engineering Education
EFFC - European Federation of Foundation Contractors
ENGC - Engineering Council (UK)
FEBRAE - Federação Brasileira de Associações de Engenheiros
FIB - International Federation for Structural Concrete
FPS - Federation of Piling Specialists
IABSE - International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineers
IACEE - International Association for Continuing Engineering Education
IAENG - International Association of Engineers
IESF - Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France
IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology
IFEES - International Federation of Engineering Education Societies
IRED - Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors
ISE - Institution of Structural Engineers
ISSMGE - International Society of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
LACCEI - Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
NAAAEA - National Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects
NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
SEFI - Societé Européene pour la Formation des Ingénieurs
SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SWE - Society of Women Engineers
UACSE - Universal Association of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineers
WFEO - World Federation of Engineering Organizations
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Joining the proper association is the best way to become an updated professional. Bircham International University graduates may join many professional associations. Membership requirements for each association may vary depending on the degree program, specialization and graduate resume en each occasion. BIU can not guarantee membership in all instances. BIU does not intermediate in these procedures. Bircham International University provides a list of available memberships and professional references from each faculty where some BIU graduates may belong. Contact directly the ones you select. More info...
+ 18 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Doctor - Structural Engineering
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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Learning outcomes: Doctor - Structural Engineering
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Structural Engineering. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Structural Engineering to different Engineering & Technology decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
EQF LEVEL 7. Advanced knowledge and critical thinking.
Outcome resulting from written critical thinking and its applicability to problem solving.
The student will contrast and evaluate the learned material with his/her own knowledge and experience to express an opinion about Structural Engineering, to consider the practical application of the key concepts, and to argue the conclusions along the written report. Personal judgments and opinion should be based on sound criteria and must be clearly discussed. More info...
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Engineering & Technology
Structural Engineering Online
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Doctor Ph.D. Degree - Structural Engineering
