Global Master’s in Construction Project Management
Double degree
Craft a legacy with our Master in Construction Management
Our Master in Construction Management has been designed to meet the world standard for project management developed by PMI - the PMBOK®. We incorporate the latest methodologies and tools, including LEAN, IPD, BIM, VDC, LEED, and LCA, ensuring that you receive a comprehensive education in the industry.
There is no way we can get along with old fashioned project management. Today’s world calls for an agile mind and a responsive team. You need to think fast and act fast. With our Master in Construction Management you will receive training from top industry experts and have access to the latest methodologies and tools for each phase of the life cycle of your projects. It’s the best way to make better professional decisions, improve the delivery times and quality of your work, as well as ensuring you stay on-budget.
You’ll achieve this by working on a real project for your Final Master’s Thesis. Plus, you will have free access to a simulator that will help you prepare for your PMI exam and be qualified to get your certification. Enroll now in our master in construction management and become a future-fit professional.
Academic content
60 ECTS
Block 1
Conception & initiation of the construction project
Module 1. Introduction to project management in the construction sector
Module 2. Conception of the construction project
Module 3. Introduction to Lean Construction Management
Module 4. BIM & VDC fundamentals
Module 5. Technological solutions 4.0: devices and machinery
Block 2
Project definition & planning
Module 6. Project planning according to PMBOK
Module 7. Lean and Agile Production Planning and Management Methodologies
Module 8. BIM & VDC in the planning phase
Module 9. Technological solutions 4.0: apps and software
Block 3
Execution of the construction project
Module 10. PMI: execution of the construction project
Module 11. Lean and Agile Tools for Project Management
Module 12. BIM & VDC in the execution phase
Module 13. Communication and Data Technologies
Block 4
Execution of the construction project
Module 14. Monitoring, control and closure of the project according to PMBOK
Module 15. Lean Enterprise and troubleshooting
Module 16. Facility Management in BIM
Module 17. Sustainable Project Management
FMT
Final Master Thesis
The FMT is based on the simulation of a real project on which you will work throughout the entire master. In this way, you will be able to apply the methodologies and tools acquired in each module in the project.
Together with your teammates, you will have the possibility of choosing the type of project in the construction sector that you will work on among the following options:
→Residential building
→Non-residential building
→Linear infrastructure
Powerful Tools
PMP Exam Simulation
During this master’s programme, we will provide you with free access to a simulator that will help you to prepare for your examination with PMI. The advantages of using a simulator to prepare for the PMP or CAPM exam are:
→Immediate access to results
→Questions with documented answers with reference to the specific point in the PMBOK® guide
→Permanent content updates
→Adapted to PMBOK 6th edition
→You can use it in study mode or exam mode
You'll have a ZIGURAT Professor (a PMBOK® expert) at your disposal to help you clarify your doubts.
Faculty board
Academic Director
Karel Kalis
Head of Valuecreation em JAJO (Janssen de Jong Groep)
Marianne Knibbe
Trainer / Coach / Consultant em LearningWaves
Krzysztof Wojslaw
Fundador da Learn Grasshopper
Konrad Naborczyk
Gerente de Projeto em Skanska
Hassan Emam
Group Project Controls Leadat John Sisk & Son Ltd
Mohamed Abdelaal
Senior Projects Controls Manager at SISK Group
Luiza Carvalho Chaves
Contract Manager at Alstom
Raoul Elias Rivera
CEO na VIMBright
Bruno Mota
Principal Consultant na Logikal e Lean Director na Sippro
Testimonials
This is a very complete programme that covers the what, how, when and how much aspects of managing construction projects. Thanks primarily to BIM and LEAN, it teaches you ways to completely revolutionise the way your data is generated and usedAlumni Esteban Fernández Galván - Mexico
CEO & Founder Lean BIM Solutions
I encourage anyone who wants to raise their career in the field of construction management to take this programme. It will prepare you for the challenges that the industry demands these days. Don’t waste your time! Gift yourself something your future will thank you for!Alumni Omkar Laxmi Bhimrao Bhosekar - India
Civil Engineer
The ZIGURAT methodology
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
Software
Memberships
Training Partners
Admission process
Application for admission
Personal interview
Submission of documentation
Admissions Committee
Admission decision
Enrolment
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.
FAQ
Construction management is the discipline that is responsible for organizing and coordinating all the aspects necessary to carry out a construction project. This includes the planning, control and execution of the project, as well as its supervision. This is a key position to ensure the proper communication of all groups and companies involved in these complex processes.
In this Master in Construction Management you will use Powerproject y iTWO costX. Powerproject is a project management software designed for the construction industry, developed by Elecosoft. The software allows construction project managers to create and manage schedules, allocate resources, track progress, and identify potential issues or delays. It provides a user-friendly interface that enables users to build complex schedules and generate Gantt charts easily. Powerproject also includes features such as resource leveling, critical path analysis, and risk management. iTWO costX is a construction estimating and cost management software that allows project managers to accurately estimate and control costs throughout the entire construction project lifecycle. The software offers advanced takeoff capabilities, detailed cost tracking and analysis, and real-time project reporting, enabling project managers to make data-driven decisions, optimize resources, and manage project risk effectively.
