Master in Global Construction Project Management

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The Master in Global Construction Project Management is a master's degree taught in English at the University of Barcelona in Spain. This one-year program is for students with a bachelor's degree and helps them develop skills in construction project management. Its main advantage is that it prepares students for the Project Management Professional certification.

The curriculum covers techniques and methods like BIM, LEAN, LEED, and IPD, as well as technical experience and administrative skills. Students learn how to control all processes involved in construction project management and develop highly demanded skills in the professional field.

Graduates can pursue careers as Construction Project Managers, Site Managers, or Project Coordinators. They can work in construction companies, real estate firms, or government agencies, for employers like Bechtel, Turner Construction, or the US Army Corps of Engineers.