Master in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning

Program Overview

The Master's degree in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning equips professionals from diverse backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to manage architectural and urban projects effectively. The program emphasizes project design, management, and administration, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the field. Through a combination of theory and practical experience, including the creation of a real project, graduates develop the expertise to lead successful urban architectural projects with a focus on social impact and improved quality of life.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning is designed to train professionals in project development and management within the fields of architecture and urban planning, with a strong emphasis on management principles. It aims to equip professionals from various backgrounds (not just architecture) with the necessary management knowledge and tools to successfully develop urban architectural projects. The program offers a comprehensive and specialized training plan suitable for all professionals involved in urban intervention projects. The program uses a theoretical and practical, individual and group training model, with professors and professionals certified in IPMA, ensuring international professional recognition. A key aspect is the hands-on experience of creating a real project using a rigorous methodology of exercises and applied theory. Students interact with professionals from different areas and countries, fostering a global perspective while maintaining their professional identity. The Master's degree is structured into three modules: design, management, and administration of urban architectural projects. These modules can be studied in parallel to understand the interconnectedness of project design, management, and direction, culminating in a feasible preliminary project draft. The program is aimed at professionals interested in development, administration, and management teams for urban architectural projects, with a focus on societal impact and improved quality of life. Graduates are trained for executive positions in companies and governments, possessing comprehensive knowledge of resource administration in architecture and urban planning projects. Successful completion leads to a Master in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning degree issued by the enrolled university, and potentially an IPMA Level D certification (for American residents). Project presentations before FIDBAN (International Entrepreneurs and Investors Network) are also a possibility for securing financing.

Objectives:

The Master's program aims to train professionals with a high social and ethical commitment and a comprehensive vision of project intervention within a city. Specific objectives include: designing projects (training creativity to solve problems), managing architecture and urban planning projects using a systemic approach, enhancing project management profiles by providing extensive knowledge of areas of impact, incorporating urban design concepts, and utilizing appropriate methodologies for project design and resource management according to international standards (AEIPRO, PMI).

Outline:

The Master's program is structured into four parts, totaling 90 ECTS credits (the credit equivalence may vary depending on the university). The duration varies between 12 and 24 months, depending on student dedication. It includes subjects such as Introduction to Projects, Design of Project Systems, Analysis of Service Provisions, Functional Analysis in a Project, Project Ergonomics, Project Safety and Reliability, The Environment in the Project, Project Specifications, and Draft Preparation. Each subject is divided into thematic units with practical exercises, theoretical support, and personalized tutoring. The module is approved upon completion of all subjects.

• 2nd Part: Management of Projects for Architecture and Urban Planning (25 ECTS): This part covers the management of resources involved in urban architectural project development.
It provides a comprehensive vision of issues and resources, and educates students on market tools. It establishes relationships between IPMA, AEIPRO, and PMI standards and the specialization in Architecture and Urban Planning. Subjects include Introduction to Project Management, Project Planning and Management, Interrelationships between Urban Planning and Architecture, Project Monitoring and Control, The Environment in Urban Architectural Projects, Trust Management: Risk and Quality, Technology Impact on Urban Architectural Projects, Contextual Components of the Project: Economic, Social, Institutional and Cultural, and City Marketing.
• 3rd Part: Administration of Projects for Architecture and Urban Planning (28 ECTS): This part addresses the responsibilities of a project director, from government to project stages and tasks.
It covers managerial and strategic aspects, including project programs and city impact. Subjects include Urban Architectural Project Theory, Management Without Distance, Public Speaking Techniques, Business Administration and Management, Strategic Management and Planning, Preservation of the Urban Architectural Heritage, Management Techniques for Teams, Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning, and The Role of the State.
• 4th Part: Master's Final Project or Degree Thesis (10 ECTS): This part involves the development of a Master's Final Project or Thesis (100 hours), extending the project work from the previous parts with a strong theoretical and research contribution.
It mentions that modules are approved upon completion of all subjects and that the final project requires a complete document showing total development and potential practical implementation.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a theoretical and practical, individual and group training model. The teaching methodology integrates knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises. The program features a team of professors and professionals certified in IPMA. The program emphasizes hands-on experience through the creation of a real project using a rigorous methodology of exercises and applied theory. The program involves interaction with professionals from different areas and countries. The text lists a substantial number of faculty members with diverse expertise in architecture, engineering, project management, and related fields.

Careers:

The Academic Projects Department (APD) reviews projects before submission to FIDBAN. FUNIBER offers training scholarships. The program includes collaboration with the International Project Management Association, the Argentina Project Management Association, and the Argentina IPMA Certifying Body.