Building Information Management
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Online | Full-time, Part-time, Distance | 12 - 28 months | September, January | find out | find out |
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About Building Information Management, MSc - at University of Portsmouth
Overview
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is transforming the way we design, build and maintain modern structures. On this MSc Building Information Management, you'll master the software, technology and theories you need to keep up with this new industry standard. You'll also study construction law, finance and strategic project management, before bringing your learning together in a focused project of your own design.
With many countries, including the UK, mandating the use of BIM in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, there's a global demand for your skills. Not only will you be well-placed to secure a job in the AEC sphere, there's evidence that, as a BIM graduate, you could see a 40% improvement on your salary expectations. You'll also be set to follow careers in higher education, the arts, conservation or management.
Accreditations
The University of Portsmouth holds CIOB Accredited Centre Status during the period 2022-2027 and MSc Building Information Management is a CIOB Accredited programme during the period 2022-2027, having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and once they have gained three to five years’ relevant work experience may enter CIOB membership as an applicant to progress towards Chartered Membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
* It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non- accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.
Career developmentCareers this prepares you for
As a graduate of this BIM degree, you'll be an ideal candidate for management roles in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries.
You'll have studied the mandatory BIM technologies, systems and software you'll be using in your career, such as Revit and Novisworks, and had access to networking opportunities through the University's connections to AEC professionals. ArchDaily finds that the understanding of BIM you'll develop on this course is worth a 40% salary boost in the sector, which it predicts will be worth $10.7 billion by 2026.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- BIM Manager
- BIM Coordinator
- Digital lead
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Mott Macdonald
- Arcadis
- Sweco
- AECOM
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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