Detailed Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Leadership, organizational behaviour, strategic decision-making
   • Case studies on construction firms
2. Construction Economics
   • Demand-supply in real estate, cost-benefit analysis
   • Impact of inflation, interest rates on construction
3. Financial & Cost Accounting
   • Budgeting, cash flow management, financial statements
   • Cost control techniques (Earned Value Management)
4. Quantitative Techniques for Construction
   • Statistical forecasting, linear programming, CPM/PERT
   • Software: MS Project, Primavera
5. Legal Aspects of Construction
   • Contract laws, RERA, FIDIC, arbitration
   • Land acquisition & regulatory compliance

Semester 2: Core Construction Management

1. Construction Project Planning & Scheduling
   • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Gantt charts
   • Delay analysis, resource allocation
2. Construction Technology & Materials
   • Smart materials, prefabrication, MEP systems
   • Green building technologies (LEED, GRIHA)
3. Cost Estimation & Quantity Surveying
   • BOQ (Bill of Quantities), rate analysis
   • Software: AutoCAD, Revit, CostX
4. Construction Safety & Risk Management
   • OSHA standards, hazard identification
   • Insurance (CAR, EAR)
5. Tendering & Contract Management
   • Bidding process, EPC contracts, PPP models
   • Dispute resolution (ADR, litigation)

Semester 3: Advanced Specializations

1. Sustainable Construction & Green Buildings
   • Net-zero energy buildings, circular economy
   • Carbon footprint reduction
2. Real Estate Development & Valuation
   • Feasibility studies, land appraisal (DCF, comparative method)
   • REITs, joint ventures
3. Advanced Project Management
   • Agile in construction, BIM (Building Information Modeling)
   • Software: Navisworks, BIM 360
4. Infrastructure & Urban Planning
   • Smart cities, metro rail, highway projects
   • Government policies (NHAI, PMAY)
5. Elective 1 (Choose One)
   • Disaster-Resilient Construction
   • Digital Construction (IoT, AI, Drones)

Semester 4: Practical Exposure & Research

1. Internship / Live Project
   • On-site training with firms like L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji
   • Roles in project coordination, site supervision
2. Research Dissertation
   • Topics:
     • Impact of 3D printing on construction
     • RERA’s effect on buyer confidence
3. Software & Simulation Lab
   • Training on Primavera P6, AutoCAD Civil 3D
   • VR/AR for virtual site walks
4. Elective 2 (Choose One)
   • International Construction Management
   • Affordable Housing Policies

Additional Components

• Industry Workshops
  • LEED certification, PMP (Project Management Professional) prep
• Site Visits & Guest Lectures
  • Experts from CREDAI, NAREDCO, govt. infrastructure bodies
• Case Studies
  • Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Mumbai Coastal Road Project