M.SC. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT(CM)
Construction is an essential activity for the continued development of a nation. Rapid growth in construction, engagement of specialized human resources and rapid changes in the physical infrastructure development and technology have all transformed this sector into an industry that demand highly specialized manpower to organize and manage the construction works. In addition to this, construction activities, both in public and private sectors, are not only increasing but also becoming complex. Because of this, there is a great demand for qualified and competent Construction Managers in the country and abroad. Beginning 1999, M.Sc. Construction Management program has been underway at nec.
M.Sc. program in Construction Management intends to produce managers capable of using state of art, knowledge and skills in organizing and managing the construction works.
M.Sc. program in Construction Management aims to enhance professional and technical skills by focusing on the managerial, economic, legal and business skills needed in the changing construction sectors in Nepal and overseas.
Of the total academic credit, the course work involves 45 credits and 15 credit hours are dedicated for an independent research on real field based problem.
Bachelor of civil engineering, civil and rural engineering, hydropower engineering / bachelor of architecture or equivalent are eligible. Furthermore, the applicant must have secured a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45 percent in Bachelors level
Course Structure
| Semester | Course code | Couse Title | Credit Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | ECM 525 | Construction Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 525 | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| FIN 525 | Construction Economics and Finance | 3 | |
| ECM 527 | Procurement Management | 3 | |
| ECM 528 | Operations Research | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Second | ECM 551 | Management of Construction Plant and Equipment | 3 |
| ECM 552 | Construction Contract Management | 3 | |
| ECM 553 | Construction Quality and Safety Management | 3 | |
| RCH 554 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Elective-I | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| Third | ECM 611 | Construction Technology | 3 |
| ECM 612 | Construction Contract Law | 3 | |
| ECM 631 | Project Works / Internship | 3 | |
| ECM 623 | Elective-II | 3 | |
| Elective-III | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| Fourth | ECM 691 | Thesis | 15 |
| Total | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hour | 60 | ||