MSc Gestione dei Progetti di Modellazione delle Informazioni sugli Edifici

This course is taught by a mixture of academic staff and industrial practitioners, bringing real-world experiences into the classroom.

Course Content

The course’s primary focus is on project management using the building information modelling process. This will give you the chance to take your career forward - from a management viewpoint, not just in construction, but in other sectors as well. We teach the principles of project management, while using building information modelling.

The Environment

You’ll be in a class of around 30 if you’re a full-time student, alongside people from places like India, Nigeria, China, Vietnam and Egypt. Our teaching starts in the afternoon as we know some of you will need to take time off work to attend classes.

You’ll have the beautiful new Graduate School at your disposal as well as a dedicated base room and computer lab in the Elmwood building.

What You'll Get Up To

The course is all about balancing theory and practice – a mixture of hands-on building, manipulation and management of models, as well as consideration of the higher level analytical and critical thinking skills that come with Masters level education.

Academic Literacy Module

An optional, complementary module for non-native speakers of English. Designed to support English language and academic skills development with a focus on specific academic skills related to the students' area of study.

Applications for this course received after 30th June 2022 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.

Building Information Modelling Project Management Highlights

Professional Accreditations

The degree is accredited by - Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Joint Board of Moderators (JBM): this degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. The degree is in the process of gaining but has not yet obtained, accreditation from the following: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Student Experience

The programme is distinctive in that it is one of the few Building Information Modelling MScs that focuses on Project Management within the UK and Ireland. Furthermore, the programme is delivered by a mixture of research-orientated academics and industry professionals, all of whom work within the remit of project management and/or building information modelling.

With the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) within the Built Environment, it is now fast becoming the norm. This programme provides both new and experienced project managers with the necessary skills in BIM, to effectively coordinate and deliver construction projects.

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