Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership

Postgraduate Certificate

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Course Code	GA_EBDLG_N09
Céim	9
Fad ama	1 year
Creidmheasanna	30
Modh Seachadta	Blended
Suímh campais	Galway City – Dublin Road
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

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Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership

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Forbhreathnú Cúrsa

The Certificate in Building Information Management (BIM) and Digital Leadership is a programme that will directly respond to a significant gap in national and international educational provision related to digital leadership across the built environment value chain. The programme will provide a flexible, multidisciplinary and industry-focused programme that will empower graduates to lead the transition towards a collaborative, digitalised built environment.

This course uses a work-based research learning practice. Each student will gain a broader knowledge, both National and International, on forward thinking strategies which can be applied to their interests and situation. Students will use model based analytical tools and process analysis tools to improve their organisations understanding of the potential of BIM.

The expectation is that each student will become a BIM Leader within their organisation and have a clear set of skills to strategically develop BIM in their Organisation or Practice.

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Bliain 1

Seimeastar	Sonraí an Mhodúil	Creidmheasanna	Éigeantach / Roghnach
1	Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Digital Leadership This module aims to immerse the student in the principles of building information modelling (BIM) and digital leadership for organisational and sectoral change and how it can be applied across the whole built environment supply chain. The module will explore the challenges and opportunities of leading organisational and sectoral change at different scales. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluateleadership and organizational change strategies at different scales within the built environment sector. 2. Map and analyse BIM and digital maturity at project-level and organisational scales. 3. Explore and critique BIM and digital leadership value chain best practice examples. 4. Examine potential BIM and digital transition interventions across the value chain at different scales. 5. Prepare and present a leadership strategy for organizational BIM and digital transitions across the value chain. 6. Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect on the professional development and personalized learning pathways required for BIM and digital leadership.	15	Mandatory
2	Visual Programming for Digital Construction To enable digital construction specialists to utilize appropriate visual programming tools to automate, improve workflows and gamify construction projects using a node-based interface. Students will require a good understanding and competency of BIM-related software to undertake this module. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Identify real-world problems in construction and develop innovative solutions using visual scripting for digital construction. 2. Design a visual programming application using construction authoring software to generate complex geometry and data. 3. Engage in the development of application programming interface (API) using a visual node-based interface. 4. Evaluate the limitations of construction-related software and present a range of possible solutions using application programming interface (API). 5. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate new and emerging technologies in the areas of Generative Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and gamification.	15	Elective
2	Building Information Modelling for Sustainability This module aims to immerse the student in the applications of Building Information Management (BIM) and digital tools that can support the transition towards a more decarbonised, sustainable and circular built environment. The module focuses on daylight analysis, energy and thermal performance, ventilation design, building performance and lifecycle analysis. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluatehow BIM and digital tools can contribute to a more sustainable and circular built environment. 2. Explore and analyse the useof BIM and digital tools for sustainable building design. 3. Prepare and present graphical and written output to justify the approach and impact of design decisions. 4. Examine the interaction between competing factors which influence the overall approach to sustainable building design. 5. Explore and assess theprocesses and outputs related tolife cycle analysis.	15	Elective

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Lectures typically are four hours a week with 6 additional self directed learning hours.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

This programme is based on project-based work and continuous assessment. There are no final exams.

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

Attendance is required for some modules that required access to a PC, this could involve attendance for initial set up.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Dul chun cinn

The Certificate will be facilitated over one semester where students must complete 30 credits. Graduates can subsequently register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership.

Progression Pathways

A fully flexible learning pathway for students is afforded by this programme. There will be no obstacle to progression between embedded awards and within the programme itself. Students can also complete the programmes by ACCM i.e., accumulating credits.On completion of this programme, progression to the Postgraduate Diploma in Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership and the M.Sc. in Building Information Modelling and Digital Leadership and other programmes leading to a Doctoral Degree (Level 10) or to another masters degree (Level 9) or to another Postgraduate Diploma will be possible.

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Riachtanais Iontrála

Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent e.g., Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Economics and Surveying, Building Information Modelling or other similar degrees which provide students with knowledge of BIM as a technology and a process.

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €2000

DASBE fee: €750. These programmes have been developed with support from the HCI 3 funded DASBE project (see dasbe.ie). The DASBE funding support will be reviewed annually and will run until 2025.

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Gairmeacha

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Digital Application Specialist, BIM Implementation Manager, Organisational Digital Strategist, Virtual Construction Manager, and BIM Manager.

Further Information

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This programme is designed for working professionals with a Level 8 degree, who wish to develop new skills in leadership in the BIM environment and want to effect change in their organisation.