Master BIM Management for Infrastructure Online - ZIGURAT
Postgraduate Courses

Master's in Global BIM Management for Infrastructure Projects

SCHOOL OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Language
English
Duration
1 academic year
Starts in
Agreed with the company
Credits
60 ECTS
Methodology
Live Online
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
ZIGURAT Institute of Technology
CIVIL ENGINEERING HAS ONE OF ITS BIGGEST CHALLENGES AHEAD IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE SECTOR

BIM enables professionals to coordinate data about a project from design through construction and operation.

This Master's Degree is designed to convert engineers, architects and constructors in technological leaders and BIM Managers in the infrastructure industry. Moreover, this programme aims at building the capacity of organisation and professionals in the fields of BIM, GIS and the practical application of Information Management and Digital Twins for more efficient construction business and successful AEC sector.

Academic content

60 ECTS

Block 1

BIM Ecosystem and Fundamentals

Module 1. BIM Ecosystem & Key Concepts

Module 2. BIM for Infrastructure

Module 3. Authoring Platform Environment

Block 2A

Advanced BIM Modeling - Roads and Highways

Module 0. BIM Authoring

Module 1. Road Fundamentals

Module 2. Earthworks Modeling Calculations

Module 3. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment

Module 4. Roads and Highways Modeling

Module 5. Advanced topics in Highway Modeling

Module 6. GIS Authoring

Block 2B

Advanced BIM Modeling - Bridges & tunnels

Module 0. BIM Authoring

Module 1. Tunnels Fundamentals

Module 2. Earthworks Modeling Calculations

Module 3. Bridges Fundamentals

Module 4. Tunnel BIM Modeling

Module 5. Bridge BIM Modeling

Module 6. GIS Authoring

Block 2C

Advanced BIM Modeling - Rail & Metro Lines

Module 0. BIM Authoring

Module 1. Rail Fundamentals

Module 2. Earthworks Modeling Calculations

Module 3. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment

Module 4. Cross Section Modeling

Module 5. Rail advanced topics

Module 6. GIS Authoring

Block 2D

Advanced BIM Modeling - Subsurface utilities BIM Development

Module 0. BIM Authoring

Module 1. Subsurface Utilities Engineering, Fundamentals & Authoring Platform Environment

Module 2. Modeling Wet & Dry Utilities

Module 3. Features Definitions

Module 4. Advanced Units in SUE

Module 5. Utility Buildings

Module 6. GIS Authoring

Block 2E

Advanced BIM Modeling - Buildings

Module 0. BIM Authoring

Module 1. Buildings Fundamentals

Module 2. Structural

Module 3. Architectural

Module 4. Mechanical Buildings and Services

Module 5. Electrical Buildings Services

Module 6. GIS Authoring

Block 3

BIM-based Advanced Project Controls

Module 1. BIM for Construction - Requirements

Module 2. BIM Based Scope Management

Module 3. Quality Control Methodologies

Module 4. Integrated BIM Implementation & Design Coordination

Module 5. Planning & Site Logistics

Module 6. Advanced Project Controls System Fundamentals

Module 7. Visual Project Controls and Management

Module 8. Advanced GIS information management topics / Integration with BIM

MFT

Master's Final Thesis

This block consists of three (3) modules which will serve as building units for the successful completion and delivery of the participant's final project. The completion of this module is mandatory. All of the software platforms mentioned above will be put into use to meet the needs or requirements of the final project. Evaluation of participants' deliverables will take place at the end of the module, and participants will receive relevant feedback throughout the team and individual sections of the project. Upon successful completion of this module, the participants will have developed skills and abilities in the following areas:

· Time management and time plan creation

· Soft-skills

· Professional skills in the areas of BIM, project controls and project management

· Risk assessment and team project execution

Faculty board


Academic Co-Director

Maria Souladaki

Senior BIM Engineer /Senior Civil Engineer

Academic Director

Issam El-Absi

CEO / Director for Several Establishments providing BIM and Construction Digital Transformation Service

Amjad El-Masri

Senior BIM / Geomatics Engineer / Facility Manager

Raed Abdul-Mon’em Hanafieh

Senior Design Engineer (BIM) / BIM Projects Coordinator

Anastasia Tsagaka

BIM Specialist / Architectural Engineer MSc

Sherouk Elabasi

BIM Coordinator / BIM Specialist at AIDIGITS

Maen Al-Nuzha

Senior BIM Consultant / BIM Manager

Suhaib Suiliman

Information Systems Integration Specialist / GIS expert

Miltiadis Goudiras

Project Director (BIM)


The ZIGURAT methodology

Digital, transformative education, based on real people and real projects.

Active & Social Learning

Training based on participation and collaboration

Studying at ZIGURAT means expanding your professional network and having the unique opportunity to participate in selective working groups, decided on through the expertise of our professors: leaders in technological innovation and construction.

Lifelong Support

A holistic view of the professional profile

From the initial orientation to post-Master's advice, we guide you to have a critical and 360º vision of your future as an expert in the sector.

Online Experience

Interactive and flexible digital experiences

Through live sessions with industry leaders and high-quality materials on global case studies, our learning approach adapts well to the hybrid pace of today's professionals.

Certifications

Accreditations

Admission process

THE CANDIDATES WILL BE SELECTED FOR THEIR PROJECTION AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE.
1
Application for admission
Send us your application, your CV and a short presentation.
2
Personal interview
Our admissions team will arrange an interview with you.
3
Submission of documentation
Send us the necessary documentation to assess your application.
4
Admissions Committee
Our committee will evaluate your application.
5
Admission decision
If you meet the requirements, you will get your place.
6
Enrolment
Follow the enrolment steps indicated by the advisor.

Admission Request

If you wish to start the admission process, click here Admission Process.

ZIGURAT also offers financial aid plans, which 2,000 students have benefited from since we were founded. If you would like to find out more about these plans, you can do so by clicking on the link Institutional Grants.

Applications are open until the end of the available places and financial endowment of each program.