Building Information Modeling Management Program (BIM) (Postgraduate) (T412)

Program Description

Leadership Claims

Ontario’s first graduate certificate in Building Information Modelling.

95 per cent of graduates gain full-time employment in the construction sector.

Program Overview

This 1-year program is eligible for a $20.000 scholarship.*

The Building Information Modeling Management graduate certificate program is designed to provide hands-on training to students to enable them to apply and integrate the principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to all aspects of a project from conceptualization to operation. Graduates of this program will be able to deploy BIM applications in any organization involved in the procurement, design, construction and operation of building facilities. Successful students will also be able to deploy BIM technologies and BIM Management processes to all phases of a construction project.

*Domestic students only — see page for details.

Full Description

Graduates of this program will be able to utilize BIM tools and implement BIM Management processes in any organization involved in the procurement, design, construction and operation of buildings.

Key features of the program:

  • Students have access to our advanced BIM lab facilities.
  • Semester 3 combines practical learning in a work environment together with a number of online and short modules in practical skills. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. What are typical companies that accept BIM students for field experience?

    Companies include large, medium and small architectural, engineering, general contracting firms, subcontracting companies, government building departments, project developers, construction management firms, suppliers and building manufacturing firms.

  2. What professional credentials can be achieved through the T412 program?

    Graduating students will have completed a number of the educational prerequisites for certification through the Canada BIM Council.

  3. Is there a requirement for field experience in this program?

    Yes. Students must complete 450 hours of field experience.

  4. Does the college guarantee a field experience to each student enrolled in the program?

    George Brown College assists students to secure a field experience position, but the college makes no guarantee. It is up to each student to do everything possible to secure an approved field placement, either through a position the college advertises or through their own independent job search. Securing a position within the industry is a competitive process and the final decision is made by the employer.

  5. Is the student field experience compensated?

    It is the expectation that students will be compensated for their field experience. Some field experience may be paid, unpaid, commission-based or given as an honorarium.

  6. Can my previous work experience in BIM be considered toward the mandatory field experience?

    It is the expectation that the student will complete their field  experience in the third semester. Please see co-ordinator for more information. 

  7. What educational opportunities are available upon completion of this program?

    Graduates of this program are required to apply to graduate schools themselves as universities have unique admission requirements. 

  8. Is there an opportunity for students to engage in BIM-related applied research while completing the BIM program?

    Yes. Please see program co-ordinator for more information. 

Your Field Education Options

The three-semester graduate certificate program includes a field experience in semester 3 to help students transition into the job market.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

Upon graduation, students will be able to practice in various project environments in positions that may include:

  • BIM modeler
  • BIM specialist
  • BIM technologist
  • BIM co-ordinator
  • BIM construction officer
  • BIM manager
  • energy modeler
  • 3D laser scanner

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