M.Tech Program in Construction Project Management

About the Program

The Department of Civil Engineering at Mahindra University offers the M.Tech in Construction Project Management, a specialised postgraduate program designed to prepare engineers to manage complex construction and infrastructure projects with efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.

Modern infrastructure development requires professionals who can integrate engineering knowledge with project management practices, digital technologies, and strategic decision-making. This program equips students with advanced competencies in project planning, contract administration, cost control, risk management, quality assurance, and sustainable construction practices.

By combining engineering fundamentals with emerging technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), construction automation, analytics, and digital construction workflows, the program develops industry-ready professionals capable of leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Supported by Mahindra University’s strong research ecosystem, industry partnerships, and state-of-the-art laboratories, the program prepares graduates for leadership roles across construction, infrastructure, consulting, and technology-driven organisations.

Vision

To become a leading postgraduate program in Construction Project Management that develops future-ready professionals capable of delivering complex infrastructure projects through innovation, digital technologies, sustainable practices, and leadership excellence.

Program Objectives
  • 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
Program 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
Program Structure

The program is a two-year postgraduate program (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.

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.