Program Overview

Project and Construction Management

“Project and Construction Management” commonly known as “Construction Project Management” is an expertise and an independent profession area that is effectively applied in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction industry all over the world. Project and Construction Management is also a long-established academic research field with numerous undergraduate, master’s and PhD programs on a global scale.

The Project and Construction Management graduate program, which has been in existence at Istanbul Technical University since 1975, is carried out by the academic board of the program specialized in the field, which also provides lectures in the undergraduate and graduate programs that include project and construction management knowledge areas with up-to-date courses.

The program targets Architecture and Civil Engineering graduates who want to specialize in the project and construction management field. The program establishes strong relations and collaborations with academics and professionals both at national and international levels.

ITU Project and Construction Management program train managers with the technical skills and vision to manage multi-organizational teams throughout the life cycle of the project, the ability to use project management tools and techniques and approach the dynamic project processes holistically to lead the projects in the dynamic and constantly developing Architecture-Engineering-Construction industry.

Application and Entry Requirements

Visit the ITU Graduate School website for admission dates to Project and Construction Management Graduate Programs and information on the registration procedure.

Admission procedures for ITU Graduate School programs are carried out by the Registrar’s Office. Follow sis.itu.edu.tr to see the announcements.

Candidates of Project and Construction Management Graduate Programs must fulfil the admission conditions indicated in the ITU Graduate Education Regulation and Senate Principles. Additional conditions are:

MSc:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering
Undergraduate GPA min 3,00/4,00 or 76,66/100
ALES (Numerical): min 85/100
GRE (new): min 158, GRE (old): min 740
GMAT: min 630
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio including student works or professional practice regarding project and construction management field
Statement of Purpose explaining the reasons to apply
Recommendation Letter, at least two
PhD:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering
Undergraduate GPA min 3,00/4,00 or 76,66/100
MSc GPA min 3,00/4,00 or 76,66/100
Undergraduate GPA min 3,50/4,00 or 83,33/100 (applications from undergraduate to PhD)
ALES (Numerical): min 85/100
GRE (new): min 158, GRE (old): min 740
GMAT: min 630
Supervisor Approval Form from the supervisor that the candidates are planning to study together during their education
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio including student works or professional practice regarding project and construction management field
Statement of Purpose explaining the reasons to apply
Recommendation Letter, at least two

***IMPORTANT: Candidates who do not provide the Supervisor Approval Form signed by a faculty member of the Project and Construction Management Academic Board cannot be admitted to the program.

Research Areas

The major focus of the research studies conducted in the Project and Construction Management Graduate Programs is the management of construction projects. The strong collaboration between experienced academic members and industry professionals enables connecting of theory and practice and contributes to the global construction industry through research.

Master's and PhD thesis completed in the Project and Construction Management Graduate Programs. (link verilecek: RESEARCH / Theses)

Construction Projects Management
Cost Management
Time Management
Quality Management
Contract Management / Contract Administration
Risk Management
Construction Firms Management
International Construction Projects Management
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management
Management and Organization
Managerial Decision Making
Information Technologies in Construction Management
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Procurement and Construction Contracts
Construction Disputes and Dispute Resolution
Construction Economics
Construction Site Management
Health and Safety Management
Sustainability in Construction Projects
Facility Management
Communication Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Management
Lean Management
Supply-Chain Management
Technology and Innovation Management

After Graduation

Graduates of the Project and Construction Management program become qualified professionals in the project and construction field and have various career opportunities in employer organizations, consultancy firms, planning and design departments, construction organizations, as well as public institutions and universities.

Graduates who are trained as competent managers in the project and construction management knowledge areas will be equipped with many knowledge and skills along with communication, presentation and problem-solving:

Having the ability to plan and conduct research, finalize and repeat it, as well as having an in-depth knowledge of contemporary developments in the professional field and being able to apply current knowledge in practice.
Accessing existing information on a research topic, focusing on research direction, classifying and using the information to prepare scientific reports, and presenting and defending results.
Being equipped with the ethics, discipline, and culture of the group and individual research and work, being able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to report and document using contemporary management tools and information technologies to respond to current issues and developments in the Architecture-Engineering-Construction sector.
Having interdisciplinary work, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and responsibility-taking skills.
Understanding construction law and regulations
Adopting management and organizational principles
Being able to plan and program projects and construction with proficiency in terminology
Being able to estimate, plan and control costs
Being able to estimate, plan and control time
Being proficient in the concept of quality during construction, being able to plan and control quality management
Being knowledgeable in different project delivery methods and being able to manage relationships between project participants
Being able to prepare tender documents for construction projects, manage bidding processes, and manage construction contracts and specifications
Being knowledgeable in international project and construction contracts and procurement models
Being able to manage resources such as equipment, materials, and labour
Being aware of occupational health and safety risks during construction to create safer work environments

International

Erasmus+ Program

Universities with Bilateral Agreements with Project and Construction Management Graduate Program:

University of Reading, United Kingdom
City University of Applied Sciences Bremen

For any information about Erasmus+, please visit the website: http://erasmus.itu.edu.tr