Building Information Modelling and Management MSc

Overview

Our Building Information Modelling and Management course delivers a flexible and innovative programme of study. The course addresses the rapidly evolving needs of the built environment sector in respect to the emergence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as a working practice.

You will work on real-life or reality based problems. As experienced within the construction sector and its associated industries, consultants and clients.

During your studies you will experience behavioural aspects of managing projects. Most construction project managers only experience these when their careers are well-advanced.

The MSc is available both as:

• a one year full-time programme
• distance learning mode that is usually taken over two years (extendable up to 5 years).

Prior to September 2016 entry, this programme was named Construction Project Management and BIM.

You may choose to exit at the PGCert or PGDip stage, but please note that these exit awards are not accredited by RICS or CIOB.

Assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework, and includes a variety of types of work, including quizzes taken remotely on Moodle (our virtual learning environment). Moodle also allows you to:

• download course material
• take part in closed discussions
• remain in contact with other students whether you are on campus or distance learning students.

Career prospects

Graduates of our postgraduate construction programmes have an outstanding employment record. Our graduates are recognised as having excellent levels of communication, presentation and problem-solving skills. Consequently, our students go on to be project managers right across the broad spectrum of the construction industries both locally and internationally.

Many of these companies visit the department annually to meet students for graduate positions as assistant project managers whilst all of our distance learning students are employed full time by prominent companies in the sector.

Accreditation(s)

Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.