MSc in Construction Management

MSc in Construction Management at Pokhara Engineering College

The Master of Science in Construction Management (M.Sc. CM) at Pokhara Engineering College is a two-year master's program under Pokhara University. It is organized across four semesters and carries 60 credit hours, comprising 45 credits of coursework and a 15-credit research project.

The program covers project planning and control, human resource management, economics, construction law, finance, project administration, construction safety, research methodology, and related management areas. Pokhara Engineering College has 30 seats for the program.

Quick highlights

Program focus

M.Sc. CM brings engineering and management subjects together around construction projects. Its academic structure includes foundation and analytical courses, core and functional courses, electives, and a thesis.

Students work with subjects related to project planning, organizational and human resource management, statistical analysis, professional ethics, construction economics, financial management, construction policies and law, plant and equipment management, safety, project administration, and research.

Classroom study includes discussions, presentations, group work, case analysis, and guest lectures. Research project work provides an off-campus component within the program.

Eligibility

Applicants must have at least 15 years of formal education, consisting of 12 years of schooling followed by at least three years of undergraduate education.

Eligible academic backgrounds include:

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Hydropower Engineering

• Architecture

Applicants must have secured a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45 percent at the bachelor's level.

Admission and selection

Admission includes an entrance test and consideration of the applicant's previous academic record and experience.

For the experience component, two marks are assigned for each year of experience up to a maximum of ten years. The application requirements include a completed and signed application form, reference letters from two referees, official academic transcripts, and a certificate of experience.

M.Sc. Construction Management curriculum

The first three semesters each carry 15 credits of coursework. The fourth semester is devoted to a 15-credit thesis.

The elective structure includes subjects such as IEE and EIA, GIS, Operation Research, Concrete Technology, Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Mountain Risk Engineering, Conservation Management, Hydropower Systems and Management, and Power Plant Systems.

Thesis and research work

The fourth semester is assigned to the 15-credit thesis. Students undertake a research project in an area of construction management involving fieldwork and empirical analysis.

The thesis process includes preparation of an integrative research report, a viva-voce examination, and a seminar presentation. Research Methodology in Semester III provides an academic foundation before the thesis semester.

Evaluation and attendance

Academic evaluation has internal and external components. Internal evaluation carries 60 percent of the assessment, while external evaluation through semester-end examinations carries 40 percent. Students must obtain the required pass level separately in both components.

A minimum attendance of 80 percent is required. For degree completion, students must earn a grade of C or better in each course and maintain a final CGPA of at least 3.0 on Pokhara University's four-point scale.

Academic facilities at Pokhara Engineering College

PEC has a library with more than 14,000 textbooks and reference books, technical journals, and a digital library. Internet facilities include a 35 Mbps broadband leased line and Wi-Fi zones. The college also has engineering laboratories and a mini-conference hall used for conferences, workshops, training, and academic sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is MSc in Construction Management at Pokhara Engineering College?

The program takes two years and is organized into four semesters.

How many credits are required for M.Sc. CM?

Students complete 60 credits: 45 credits of coursework and a 15-credit research project.

How many seats are available at Pokhara Engineering College?

Pokhara Engineering College has 30 seats for the Master of Science in Construction Management program.

Who is eligible for M.Sc. Construction Management?

Applicants with relevant backgrounds in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Geotechnical or Hydropower Engineering, or Architecture, can apply if they meet the academic requirements, including a minimum CGPA of 2.0 or 45 percent at bachelor's level.

Does admission include an entrance examination?

Yes. The selection structure assigns 60 marks to the entrance test, 20 marks to the BE/B.Tech academic score, and 20 marks to experience.

Does the program include a thesis?

Yes. Semester IV is devoted to a 15-credit thesis involving research work, an integrative research report, viva-voce examination, and seminar presentation.

What is the attendance requirement?

Students must maintain at least 80 percent attendance in the classes held for a course.