Building Information Modelling Project Management (MSc)

Master

In Belfast City

£ 4,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: To develop students with: practical and professional skills in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of Building Information Modelling in the context of Project Management holistic expertise in the integration of technical aspects and underlying knowledge of Building Information Modelling through design, engineering and construction with financial, legal, commercial leadership and managerial skills of business administration in the management of simple to complex projects from project conception through to construction, operation and maintenance critical and analytical problem solving abilities across a broad range of Building Information Modelling orientated transferable skills that relate to information technology, computing support systems, teamwork, group work, and personal presentations 

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Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

MSc: Normally a 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Architecture, Engineering or Social Science, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Applicants with relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. PG Diploma: Normally a Third Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Architecture, Engineering or Social Science, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Admission under the Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) may be considered...

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Project Management
  • IT Project Management
  • Construction
  • Construction Training
  • Design

Course programme

Course Details

The programme is delivered over a two-day week on Mondays and Tuesdays for full time delivery and on 1 day per-week for part time students (Monday for first year, Tuesday for second year). Nine modules totalling 180 CATS points are included for delivery, with no optional modules available.

Lectures are delivered by industry orientated lecturers and external experts within the field of Project Management and Building Information Modelling. Assessment is split approximately 75/25, in favour of coursework, with examinations in January and May:

  • Building Information Modelling in Practice (10 CATS points)
  • Construction Law 1: Contract Law, Tort and Evidence (10 CATS points)
  • Design Coordination (10 CATS points)
  • Procurement and Contract Administration (20 CATS points)
  • Project Coordination, Planning and Control (10 CATS points)
  • Research Methods for Managers (10 CATS points)
  • Strategic Management and BIM Integration (20 CATS points)
  • Technical BIM Implementation (30 CATS points)

Individual Research Project (MSc Only)

For full-time students the final four months of the programme (Semester 3) is dedicated to an individual research project (60 CATS points). Submission is the last working day of September. Part-time students may arrange their programme, subject to timetabling and arrangement with the Programme Co-ordinator.

Indicative Proportional Mix of Time in Classes, Tutorials/Seminars/Labs, and Private Study in a Teaching Semester

Each semester, there is approximately 144 hours of direct student contact with 288 hours of self-directed private study and coursework preparation required.

Assessment & Feedback

Written reports, presentations, computer based programmes, written papers and a 60-credit, 18,000–20,000 word dissertation.

Learning and Teaching

Semesters 1-2: Mon & Tues, 12 weeks per semester, lectures 1.00-7.30pm. Will include team-working for coursework preparation outside of lecture times; and may involve optional self-funded UK/International Study Tours.
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Additional information

There are excellent career opportunities for our graduates as project managers, BIM coordinators, contract managers, BIM implementation managers, design managers, project architects, project engineers, planners, etc., within project management consultants, construction companies, property developers and government agencies, amongst others. Graduates are also well prepared for PhD research, which may lead to careers in research establishments and universities. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives,...

Building Information Modelling Project Management (MSc)

£ 4,000 + VAT