Master of Science

Digital Construction Management

1 degree programme – 2 locations – 3 semesters. Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Jointly offered by Bochum University of Applied Sciences and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, this part-time degree programme provides in-depth expertise in digital processes, integrated project management (BIM), lean management, sustainability and the latest management methods in the construction and property sectors.

The part-time master's degree programme for specialists and managers in the construction and property sectors.

At a glance

Degree:: Master of Science
Standard period of study:: 3 semesters
Programme start:: Summer and winter semester
Campus:: Central Campus Bochum

Instruction language:: German
Credit points:: 90 credit points
Type of programme:: Extra occupational
Type of admission (NC):: Open admission (no NC)
Notice:: Application via the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

All information about the application

Details of the degree programme

Construction in the digital age demands more from you than just technical expertise: you need to be proficient in modern technologies and able to manage construction projects efficiently. This is precisely where the Digital Construction Management master's degree programme comes in.

The Digital Construction Management master's degree programme offers you a flexible route to further qualification if, as a specialist or manager, you wish to play an active role in shaping the digital transformation of the construction industry – even whilst working full-time.

On the programme, you’ll gain practical experience in using digital tools, applying artificial intelligence in the construction process, and legally sound project management. The three-semester degree programme was developed jointly by Bochum University of Applied Sciences and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences. The degree programme structure combines flexible online learning formats with intensive on-site block weeks – alternating between Bochum and Spittal an der Drau (Carinthia).

The ‘Digital Construction Management’ degree programme is ideal for:

Alumni/alumnae of technical or business degree programmes with some initial professional experience in the construction or property sector
Professionals who are already working in digital project delivery or Construction Project Management and wish to expand their skills in a targeted manner
Junior staff and managers who wish to drive forward digital processes within their organisations

Content & Focus

Digital transformation in the construction industry
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Artificial intelligence in the planning and construction process
Sustainable and legally compliant project management
Interdisciplinary collaboration in the construction industry
Practical application of the latest tools and technologies

Providers / Partnerships

Joint Degree: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences & Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Joint degree awarded by both universities

An overview of study information

The curriculum is interdisciplinary in nature and combines technical, organisational and economic aspects of digital construction management:

Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Digital construction and project management processes
Lean Construction & agile methods
Sustainability & the circular economy in the construction industry
IT systems, data management & automation
Legal framework for digitalisation
Leadership, change management & organisational development

The programme is designed to be studied alongside work and is structured to be completed within a standard period of study of 3 semesters. Face-to-face sessions are combined with online formats and take place in blocks – allowing for flexible planning and offering a strong practical focus.

Semesters 1 + 2

Online teaching takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.00 pm and on Fridays from 8.15 am. In exceptional cases, it may also take place on Saturdays.
One face-to-face week at the start of the semester and one at the end:
- Two in Carinthia (Spittal/Drau)
- Two in Bochum

Semester 3

In the third semester, you will write your master`s thesis. There are no face-to-face weeks.

International perspective: A range of courses offered by two universities in Germany and Austria
Practical & application-oriented: Lecturers from academia and industry
Flexible & part-time: Ideal for balancing with a full-time job
Developing a digital mindset: Focus on transformation, innovation and sustainability

A prerequisite for admission to, or continuation of, a master's degree programme in Germany is proof of a first professional qualification (Diplom, Bachelor’s degree) from a state or state-recognised university, on which the master's degree programme is based. Such relevant degree programmes include, in particular:

Architecture
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Renewable Energy Systems
Industrial Engineering
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Property Management

Degrees not listed here are considered relevant to the subject area if evidence can be provided of courses and/or professional placements covering the minimum scope (ECTS credits) specified here and from the following core areas of study:

Core area of the degree programme Minimum number of ECTS credits

Construction management 5 ECTS credits
Building materials technology 5 ECTS credits
Construction law 5 ECTS credits
BIM authoring software 2 ECTS credits

The admissions process involves a structured interview in which subject-specific skills, personal motivation, and communication and teamwork skills are assessed.
Applications must be submitted via the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences application portal. Further information on deadlines and required documents can be found on the partner degree programme’s website:

Go to the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences application portal

Your career prospects

Alumni/as of the master's degree programme in Digital Construction Management can look forward to diverse and forward-looking career prospects that extend far beyond traditional fields of work such as design and structural engineering or construction management. They take on key roles in the digitalisation and sustainable transformation of the construction and property sectors. Possible areas of work include, amongst others:

Construction companies – e.g. as digitalisation managers, BIM managers, sustainability managers or project management experts
Architectural and engineering firms – in similar roles with a focus on digitalisation, sustainability and project management
Service providers for the construction industry – for example, as experts in digitalisation, BIM or project management
Client organisations – e.g. as client representatives or in roles involving responsibility for digitalisation, sustainability and project management
Public sector organisations – at local, regional or national level with similar areas of focus
Property development companies – in roles relating to digitalisation, sustainability and BIM
Property management companies – with a focus on digital transformation and sustainable building management
Development departments of construction firms – particularly with regard to new technologies and digital innovations
Research institutes – for work in an academic context and applied research