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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Construction Management | Quantity Surveying
Area of study
Architecture and Construction
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-10-10-
About Program

Program Overview


This specializing master's program in project management equips engineers and architects with the essential tools to effectively manage projects throughout their lifecycle, emphasizing cost optimization and schedule adherence. By obtaining certifications from reputable organizations, graduates are well-prepared for careers in project management within the construction industry, where they can effectively manage contracts, claims, and delays. The program also emphasizes the importance of soft skills, data analysis, and the digitization of the construction industry.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This specializing master course aims to equip engineers and architects with the essential tools of project management.


Objectives:

  • To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of project management principles and practices.
  • To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage projects effectively, including cost optimization and schedule adherence.
  • To introduce students to the theory of project management, investment valuation, and financial accounting.
  • To prepare students for obtaining certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI), International Project Management Association (IPMA), and Accredia.
  • To provide students with specific knowledge about the digitization of the construction industry and data analysis.
  • To enhance students' soft skills, including interpersonal communication, relationship management, and leadership.
  • To provide students with specialized knowledge in contract, claim, and delay management.
  • Students are required to complete a dissertation at the end of the course, which accounts for 200 working hours.
  • The dissertation must describe a project or multiple projects in which the student is involved during or prior to the master's program.
  • The dissertation aims to demonstrate the student's ability to apply the tools and knowledge gained during the program to their professional practice.
  • The dissertation is reviewed and evaluated by an academic committee.

Careers:

  • The program prepares graduates for careers in project management within the construction industry.
  • Graduates are equipped to manage contracts, claims, and delays in accordance with international standards.
  • The program emphasizes the importance of soft skills, which are increasingly relevant in a world of automation.

Other:

  • The program includes 552 hours of lectures, divided into 402 hours of project management subjects and 150 hours of contract management.
  • The program highlights the growing need for skilled technicians who can manage contracts, claims, and delays in the construction industry.
  • The program is offered by the Consorzio CIS-E - Politecnico di Milano.
  • The program is taught in Italian.
  • The program is open to candidates with a Master of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or similar scientific disciplines.
  • Foreign equivalent degrees are also accepted.
  • The program is located in Milan.
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