(A) About the Course - BCA Academy

FAQ – MSc in Sustainable Building Design(Updated as at 19 Apr 2013)2 What are the job prospectsfor fresh graduates withlimited or no workingexperience?(For fresh/young gradsjoining the course)3 How will this MSc degreevalue add to existing industrypractitioners’ career?(For those who have beenworking in the industry forenergy utilisation etc.3. The course’s inter-disciplinary approach to latestsustainable technologies will help students betterprepared for the new growth sector of oureconomy.4. Graduates would be able to command good careerprospects, as it’s a first-of-its kind with the focuson sustainable building design. The course coversglobal perspective in sustainable building designrelating to tropical & temperate climatic conditions.Hence, your skills and knowledge will be an asset toyour career development. You are in a forefrontposition for jobs, especially those involving overseasjob assignments (e.g., in Middle East, eco-city projectsin China etc).5. All modules are taught by faculty from theUniversity (from their UK campus). There is strongemphasis on developing cross-disciplinary skills,analysis and decision-making skills. Students will beexposed to computer modeling & simulationtechniques, renewal energy design, solar passivedesign, high impact energy efficient systems &integrated environmental design.6. Every student will be assigned a personal & academictutor. (100% attention from the faculty!)The course covers a global perspective in SustainableBuilding Design relating to tropical and temperate climaticconditions. Hence, you will be equipped with relevantknowledge and skills to take up jobs from local/internationalfirms and participate in overseas projects such as in theMiddle East / Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Current industry practitioners will also benefit greatly fromthe course. You can become specialists offering nicheservices in building energy optimization, renewable energydesign, solar passive design, or offering computer modelingand simulation services to help clients achieve higher BCAFAQ_UoN_MScSBD_2013_r1Page 4 of 8