Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology

Program Mission

Working in partnership with industry, the Civil Engineering Technology Program provides quality education that prepares innovative engineers capable of serving the community and fulfilling personal ambitions with excellence. 

Program Description

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology Program covers different areas in Civil Engineering including: Planning and design of buildings, bridges, transportation systems, water resources and supply, with attention to sustainability and protection of the environment. It prepares students for positions as engineers with the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure in a sustainable environment. The Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology provides an excellent broad education with specialized areas to serve the needs of the global UAE industry. The curriculum produces high-quality engineers known for productivity, professionalism, and competence in the workplace. Graduates will have the ability to analyze and design systems, specify project methods and materials,
perform cost estimates and analyzes, and manage technical tasks in support of both public and private sector organizations in Civil Engineering construction.
Graduates have the ability to work professionally, accurately and efficiently; to gather and use information effectively. The program instills leadership qualities based on moral and ethical principles coupled with sound and rational judgment.
The program stresses the effective use of technology, information resources and engineering tools. Additionally, the program is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in Civil Engineering Technology and other areas of professional practice.

 Students are eligible for a one year Work Experiential Learning experience during their study.

Program Goals

The goals of the Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology program are:

  1. Provide graduates with the technical knowledge and skills required by the industry to professionally develop, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects in areas of the built environment and global infrastructures.
  2. Prepare graduates for a successful career as effective decision makers with strong communication and teamwork skills and an understanding of the global, ethical and social implications of the industry and Civil Engineering profession.
  3. Provide graduates with a strong commitment to lifelong learning, continuing education, and professional growth.
  4. Provide graduates with leadership qualities and a commitment to contribute actively to achieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, an HCT graduate in Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology should demonstrate:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.

  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Civil Engineering Technology.

  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.

  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.

  5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

  6. An ability to develop and evaluate a business plan to transform an engineering design (systems, products ,services and solutions) into a business opportunity utilizing entrepreneurial skills and knowledge.

Structures Engineering

7. analyze, design and implement structural engineering solutions to challenges in structural systems while ensuring safety, economy and sustainability under regulatory and legal contractual compliance.

Transportation Engineering
7. develop and implement sustainable transportation solutions that enhance the efficiency and safety of urban and regional transportation systems, while considering the broader social, environmental, and ethical implications.

Water and Environmental Engineering
7. develop and implement engineering solutions for environmental challenges related to the areas of water management, waste management and environmental engineering while adhering to principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Completion Requirements

Bachelor of Civil Engineering Technology

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credits, including:

Program Core Courses75
Program Concentration Courses including Electives18
Mathematics and Science Courses9
General Studies Courses18
Total Credits120
Civil Engineering Core Courses
Required Credits: 75
EGN 1003Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling3
CVE 1033Applied Drafting and CAD: Precision Planning3
EGN 1273Applied Programming for Engineers3
MCE 1203 Statics: Application and Simulation3
CVE 2183Site Surveying and Geodetic Solutions3
CVE 2603Construction Materials3
EGN 2113Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers 3
EGN 2403Engineering Materials3
EGN 2213Project Management for Engineers3
CVE 2913Civil Sophomore Design Project3
MCE 2243Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics3
CVE 2303Soil Mechanics3
CVE 3483Water Supply Engineering: Principles and Practices3
CVE 3303Highway Engineering3
CVE 3203Structural Analysis3
EGN 3403Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers3
CVE 3493Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering and Sustainability3
CVE 3523Geotechnics and Substructure3
CVE 3563Steel Design: Application and Simulation3
CVE 3553Concrete Design: Application and Simulation3
EGN 3413Sustainable Energy and Materials3
EGN 4826Apprenticeship II 6
EGN 4816Apprenticeship I 6
Mathematics and Sciences Courses
Required Credits: 9
MTH 1163Engineering Mathematics I3
MTH 1263Engineering Mathematics II3
PHY 1103Physics of Mechanics and Motion3
General Studies Courses
Required Credits : 18
AES 1003Emirati Studies3
EGN 2203Introduction to Data Science3
EGN 3113Artificial Intelligence3
LSC 1103Professional Written Communication3
LSC 1503Professional Spoken Communication3
CVE 1133Civil Sustainability Design Project3

In addition to the above, students must complete one concentration within the Program (either Structures Engineering; or Transportation Engineering; or Water and Environmental Engineering) worth 18 credits.


Concentration Name: Structures Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:

Concentration Code : STE

CVE 4713Concrete Design: Advanced Elements3
CVE 4603Construction Contract Management3
CVE 4903Civil Capstone Design Project I3
CVE 4913Civil Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
CVE 4733Advanced Construction Technology3
CVE 4773Steel Design: Advanced Analysis and Optimization3
CVE 4393Spatial Solutions: GIS Applications for Engineers3
CVE 4593Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices3
CVE 4743Construction Costing and Quantity Surveying3

Concentration Name: Transportation Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:

Concentration Code: TRP

CVE 4373Planning Sustainable Urban Transportation Systems3
CVE 4363Road Infrastructure and Pavement Design3
CVE 4903Civil Capstone Design Project I3
CVE 4913Civil Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
CVE 4393Spatial Solutions: GIS Applications for Engineers3
CVE 4383Traffic Engineering & Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)3
CVE 4593Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices3
CVE 4733Advanced Construction Technology3
CVE 4743Construction Costing and Quantity Surveying3

Concentration Name: Water and Environmental Engineering
Total Credit Hours: 18
Concentration Curriculum:

Concentration Code: WNE

CVE 4543Wastewater Management and Treatment3
CVE 4483Solid Waste Management and Practices3
CVE 4903Civil Capstone Design Project I3
CVE 4913Civil Capstone Design Project II3

Concentration Electives:
CVE 4473Sustainable Solutions in Coastal Engineering3
CVE 4563Green Buildings and Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering3
CVE 4593Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices3
CVE 4603Construction Contract Management3
CVE 4743Construction Costing and Quantity Surveying3
Description Data
Total Required Credits 120
Maximum Duration of Study 6 years
Minimum Duration of Study 4 years
Cost Recovery Program No
Program Code BCVET
Major Code CVE

Recommended Sequence of Study

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Credit Hours
CVE 1133 Civil Sustainability Design Project 3
MTH 1163 Engineering Mathematics I 3
EGN 1003 Engineering Workshop and Solid Modeling 3
PHY 1103 Physics of Mechanics and Motion 3
LSC 1503 Professional Spoken Communication 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 2
CVE 1033 Applied Drafting and CAD: Precision Planning 3
LSC 1103 Professional Written Communication 3
EGN 1273 Applied Programming for Engineers 3
MCE 1203 Statics: Application and Simulation 3
MTH 1263 Engineering Mathematics II 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 2
Semester 3
CVE 2183 Site Surveying and Geodetic Solutions 3
AES 1003 Emirati Studies 3
CVE 2603 Construction Materials 3
EGN 2113 Economic and Financial Analysis for Engineers 3
EGN 2403 Engineering Materials 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 4
EGN 2213 Project Management for Engineers 3
CVE 2913 Civil Sophomore Design Project 3
CVE 2303 Soil Mechanics 3
MCE 2243 Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics 3
EGN 2203 Introduction to Data Science 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 3
Semester 5
CVE 3483 Water Supply Engineering: Principles and Practices 3
CVE 3303 Highway Engineering 3
CVE 3203 Structural Analysis 3
EGN 3403 Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Engineers 3
EGN 3113 Artificial Intelligence 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 6
CVE 3493 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering and Sustainability 3
CVE 3523 Geotechnics and Substructure 3
CVE 3563 Steel Design: Application and Simulation 3
CVE 3553 Concrete Design: Application and Simulation 3
EGN 3413 Sustainable Energy and Materials 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Semester 7
EGN 4816 Apprenticeship I 6
CVE 4903 Civil Capstone Design Project I 3
Concentration Core I 3
Concentration Core II 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester 8
EGN 4826 Apprenticeship II 6
CVE 4913 Civil Capstone Design Project II 3
Concentration Elective I 3
Concentration Elective II 3
 Credit Hours15
 Total Credit Hours120