M.Sc. Construction Management : Pokhara University

A multidisciplinary program, Master of Science in Construction Management prepares students to function effectively in the ever-evolving environment of the construction business. The program fosters the development of students' financial knowledge, technical proficiency, entrepreneurial skills along with the business acumen required to achieve success in this dynamic industry.

The two years Master of Science in Construction Management program conducted by the Pokhara University aspire to educate and train multifaceted professional to understand and conduct a wide range of technical & non-technical activities related to construction management. The syllabus teaches students about the ways of incorporating several kinds of contractual relationships governing the contractor, architects, subcontractors, consultants and the owner along with the indispensable skills of negotiating, bidding, leadership and application of the strategic business plan. In order to complete this program successfully, students have to cover 90 hours credit full-time study, consisting courses, such as Project Planning Control, Economic for Construction Managers, Statistical Analysis and Construction Project Management among others.

Institutions:

Some of the academic institutions affiliated with Pokhara University offering Master of Science in Construction Management program in Nepal:

Pokhara Engineering College, located in Phirke, Pokhara, Kaski
Nepal Engineering College, located in Changunarayan, Bhaktapur, Bagmati
Lumbini Engineering College, located in Bhalwari Karahiya, Rupandehi, Lumbini

List of M.Sc. Construction Management Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for M.Sc. Construction Management programs:

Chaitanya Institute of Management (977) 01 -4782427, Shankhamul, Kathmandu
Pokhara Engineering College +977-61-531209, Phirke, Pokhara

Objectives

The major purpose of the Master of Science in Construction Management program is to produce graduates with advanced expertise in the field of construction management including the ability to plan and execute diverse construction projects. Some of the specific objectives of this program are listed below:

To enable students to exhibit analytical and integrative expertise in construction project analysis and operations.
To enable students to (apply technical skills and knowledge to execute the complex project plan).
To prepare students to function individually as well as in team effectively.
To provide students with analytical skills, enabling them to organize, schedule and plan complex.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

Students interested in pursuing Master of Science in Construction Management need to fulfill the following requirements:

Should have bachelor degree in any stream of architecture, engineering, or surveying from university or board acceptable to the Pokhara University
Should have secured at least second division marks

Selection Procedures:

Selection is made on the basis of applicant's academic performance and entrance test score, conducted by the university.

Required Documents:

While applying for the admission, the applicant should submit following documents:

Verified copy of academic certificates and character certificates
Duly filled and signed admission form
Recently taken photographs

Course of Study

1st Semester

Project Planning and Control
Human Resources Management
Statistical Analysis
Professional Ethics and Liability in Construction
Economics for Construction Managers

2nd Semester

Construction Policies, Environment and Law
Financial Management
Construction Project Management
Management of Construction Plant and Equipments
Elective I Environmental Impact Assessment
Elective I Geographic Information Systems
Elective I Operational Research
Elective I Concrete Technology
Elective I Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Engineering

3rd Semester

Construction Project Engineering and Administration
Construction Safety Engineering
Research Methodology
Construction Management in Developing Countries
Elective II Water Resources Engineering
Elective II Mountain Risk Engineering
Elective II Conservation Management
Elective II Hydropower System and Management
Elective II Power Plant Systems
Elective II Bio-engineering

4th Semester

Thesis

5th Semester

6th Semester

7th Semester

8th Semester

Scope and Career Prospects

The Master of Science in Construction Management degree provides the students with an array of employment opportunities. This degree holder can think about working for architectural engineering firms, construction management firms, sub-contractors, real estate developers and general contractors.

Job Prospects:

The Master of Science in Construction Management degree holder can work as: