Specialization in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning

Program Overview

This specialization combines project management and architectural perspectives, preparing students for interdisciplinary teams in urban landscape design. It bridges the gap between architecture/urban planning and project management, emphasizing social responsibility and environmental consciousness. The program consists of 35 credits, including subjects focusing on urban architectural project management and a final specialization assignment of a project development monograph.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Specialization in Project Management in Architecture and Urban Planning is designed for those interested in joining interdisciplinary project management teams focused on urban landscape design. The program bridges the gap between architecture/urban planning and project management, recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of such projects. It aims to equip students with both architectural and project management perspectives, preparing them to integrate into teams with professionals from universities, government, and private organizations. The program is open to students with or without prior experience in architecture and urban planning, emphasizing the development of accessible study materials. Additionally, students residing in America can obtain a Certified Project Management Associate (Level D) certification through the IPMA via a partnership with the Argentina Project Management Association (AGPA). The general objective is to train specialists in Project Management for Urban Planning, emphasizing social responsibility. Specific objectives include: determining key factors in public space management; establishing foundational project creation and management knowledge; providing conceptual tools for managing urban-architectural projects; contributing new urban planning concepts, highlighting the State's role; and training environmentally and socially responsible specialists.

Outline:

The program consists of 35 credits, divided into two parts:

• Part 1: Subjects (25 credits): This section comprises nine subjects designed to provide a general understanding of urban architectural project management from both project management and architectural perspectives.
The total hours for this part are 250. The subjects and their respective hours are: 1. Introduction to Project Management (10 hours): Covers general concepts, project types, phases, and the life cycle. Interrelationships between Urban Planning and Architecture (30 hours): Analyzes different approaches and scales of architectural, urban design, and urban planning interventions, highlighting their integration within urban spaces. Urban Architectural Project Theory (20 hours): Introduces the concept of "project" in architecture, urban design, and urban planning, differentiating research and design processes and incorporating social, environmental, economic, and political dimensions. The Environment in Urban Architectural Projects (30 hours): Focuses on basic environmental concepts, sustainable development, global environmental problems, and their relation to the development process. Technology Impact on Urban Architectural Projects (30 hours): Studies the relationship between new technologies, the city, and architectural design, analyzing technological innovations' transformative force on socio-economic relations and urban aspects. City Marketing (20 hours): Provides tools to identify distinctive city elements and marketing tools, analyzing communication, publicity, and promotional tools. The Role of the State (50 hours): Analyzes the State's various roles in urban and architectural interventions, including business, financial, promotional, or regulatory functions, and its relationship with the private sector. Contextual Components of the Project: Economic, Social, Institutional, and Cultural (30 hours): Addresses contextual changes affecting urban-architectural project design and development, analyzing relationships between society, the State, and production sectors. Preservation of the Urban Architectural Heritage (30 hours): Focuses on identifying heritage value in urban goods, cultural system identification, and integrating technical, cultural, and socio-economic problems in cultural conservation practices.
• Part 2: Final Specialization Assignment (10 credits): This involves a 100-hour monograph on project development, requiring an original contribution with potential real-world application.
The program duration is 9-12 months, depending on student dedication. It mentions that students must successfully complete all evaluated activities and approve the Final Project to graduate. The Final Specialization Assignment is described as a monograph requiring an original contribution with real-world application potential.

Teaching:

The program uses an integrative methodology combining knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and internalization of project practices. A printed version of the content is provided. The teaching staff includes numerous Doctors and specialists in various fields related to architecture, urban planning, project management, engineering, and other relevant disciplines. A list of faculty members with their credentials is provided in the text.

Careers:

The program prepares students for various career opportunities, including:

• Membership in project management and administrative departments.
• Membership in government architecture and urban planning areas.
• Public space consultant.
• Membership in interdisciplinary urban-architectural project teams.
• Architecture and urban planning studies.
• Researcher in architectural design.
• Researcher on urban impact.

Other:

The program's development considered competence standards from international institutions like the Project Management Association of Argentina (AGPA), a member of the IPMA. This highlights the program's alignment with globally recognized project management standards and competencies. The program materials are designed to be accessible to students from various disciplines, not requiring prior specialized training in architecture or urban planning. The program is developed in collaboration with the International Project Management Association, the Argentina IPMA Certifying Body (OCIA), Fundación Innovación y Desarrollo, and the Asociación de Gestión de Proyectos Argentina.