M.Tech in Construction Project Management
A two-year postgraduate programme focused on AI and data science, enabling graduates to design intelligent systems and extract insight from complex, large-scale data.
Programme overview
The programme builds strong foundations in construction engineering and project management, integrating digital technologies and strategic decision-making to prepare students for real-world infrastructure challenges. Students experience:
Strong construction & management foundations
Advanced learning in project planning, contracts, cost management, risk, and quality in construction environments
Hands-on industry-relevant learning
Exposure to real-world construction workflows, case studies, and practical applications across infrastructure projects.
Digital construction
focus
Application of BIM, construction analytics, automation, and digital project management tools.
Research and industry exposure
Internship and thesis-driven learning supported by industry partnerships and research ecosystem.
Programme details
Programme objective
- Develop expertise in construction project planning, execution, monitoring, and control
- Build competencies in contract management, cost management, and procurement
- Enable application of quality, safety, and risk management practices
- Foster leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Integrate sustainability and ethical practices in project delivery
- Promote lifelong learning and adaptation to evolving construction technologies
Programme highlights
- Industry-aligned curriculum integrating engineering, management, and technology
- Strong focus on digital construction (BIM, analytics, automation)
- Interdisciplinary electives across infrastructure, sustainability, risk, and transportation
- Internship and thesis-driven specialisation
- Access to advanced laboratories and computational facilities
- Faculty with strong academic and research experience
- Strong industry partnerships and research ecosystem
- Outcome-based learning with real-world case studies
Academic structure
The programme is a two-year postgraduate programme (4 semesters) that combines coursework, laboratories, industry exposure, an internship, and a research thesis.
Students complete core courses in construction management, planning, contracts, quality, lean construction, analytics, and optimisation, followed by an internship and thesis for specialisation.
The structured semester-wise curriculum ensures strong foundational knowledge and advanced specialisation.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Construction project manager
- Planning engineer
- Project controls engineer
- Contracts manager
- Cost engineer
- BIM Manager
- Infrastructure consultant
- Construction technology specialist
- Real estate project manager
- Risk and quality manager
Employers include EPC firms, infrastructure developers, consulting companies, real estate firms, and technology companies.
Eligibility criteria
- B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering from any recognised University/Institute with a Minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
- Candidates appearing for their final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply.
Admission Process
- Admission for GATE qualified students: applicants with a valid GATE score & percentile score 80 & above will undergo an interview for admission.
- Admission for non-GATE qualified students: candidates not having valid GATE score or have percentile score less than 80 will have to appear in the written Test to be conducted by ECSE-MU, followed by an interview for the shortlisted candidates.
FAQs
This programme focuses specifically on construction project management, integrating engineering with management practices, digital technologies, and real-world project execution.
Yes, the programme includes an internship and industry-linked projects, supported by strong industry partnerships.
Yes, students gain exposure to BIM, analytics, automation, and digital construction workflows.
Graduates can pursue roles across project management, consulting, infrastructure development, and construction technology.
Yes, the thesis component enables students to pursue research-oriented careers or further doctoral studies.
