COURSE IN DEPTH
Master's
BIM Process and Practice
20 credits
This module aims to provide a holistic view of the process and practice underlined by the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as one of the mechanisms for integrated delivery. Using case studies and real life scenarios, the Module commences by identifying drivers and rationale to identify the business case for BIM in any project.
Strategic Information Systems Planning
20 credits
This module aims to encourage self-directed, individual and life-long learning through the adoption of problem-based learning strategy to enhance your problem solving skills. The module requires you to work in teams to address the challenges presented in case studies, simulating real-word scenarios. You will gain practical experience of applying, analysing and critiquing a range of modelling techniques to formulate IS strategies.
Digital Change Management
20 credits
The module is concerned with the social context in which technology is employed and the relationship that develops thereby. The module focuses on effective strategic thinking and a holistic integration approach to IT challenges and barriers. The module debates the interdependent relationship between people, processes and technology to deliver enterprise solutions able to exploit information and IT in a constantly changing international context
Digital Innovation in the Built Environment
20 credits
This module aims to provide pragmatic guidance on the application of digital technologies and techniques during the whole life-cycle management of buildings and infrastructure. The module uses real life examples of digital technology applications in practice (achieved via on-site field study and published case study research) and discusses in particular the problems that occur within existing built environment (including listed developments) and they can be mitigated using innovative solutions.
Lean Integration and Production (20 Credits)
20 credits
This module aims to facilitate knowledge and practices of lean integration and production within the built environment. It provides an overview of lean principles, techniques and approaches, and how they smart production processes. The module also touches on the integration of lean principles and production within built environment technologies, and attempts to reflect different stakeholders’ perspectives of lean integration across the whole life cycle.
Fundamentals of Data Analytics
20 credits
This module aims to provide an insight into the synthesis of data analytics knowledge and its application to optimise different aspects within digital built environment. Due to the advent of technological advancements, and since the introduction of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, research continues to show that deeper insight into the data/information can support overcoming many of the complex issues within built environment projects.
Dissertation or Project
60 credits
This module enables you to undertake a sustained, in-depth and research-informed Level 7 project exploring an area that is of personal interest to you. You will be given the option to do a dissertation which requires you to choose a research topic that is aligned to the programme or project, which can be in the form of developing/applying the use of technology on a real-life scenario.
