Overview
The M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management at NICMAR University of Construction Studies (NUCS), Hyderabad equips professionals with a balanced mix of technical, managerial, and leadership skills essential for today’s construction industry.
The program integrates advanced construction technologies, digital applications, and modern management practices with a strong foundation in ethics, law, and life skills.
his multidisciplinary curriculum fosters innovation, sustainability, and professional excellence, preparing graduates to plan, manage, and deliver projects efficiently—on time and within budget. NUCS’s M.Tech (CTM) program empowers future leaders to drive progress and shape the next generation of construction practices.
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What You'll Learn
Through the M.Tech CTM program you will:
- Master modern construction practices through advanced courses in design, technology, and project execution.
- Lead infrastructure and building projects with efficiency, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Commit to sustainability and ethics, integrating environmental and social responsibility in every stage of construction
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Program at a Glance
The M.Tech in Construction Technology and Management (CTM) program fosters technical excellence, leadership, innovation, and ethics, providing a comprehensive education that prepares professionals to lead and transform the modern construction industry
Semester 1
The first semester provides basic knowledge of areas pertaining to construction management, covering both technical and managerial aspects. This semester also introduces research methods in the program’s curriculum.
Semester 2
The second semester provides exposure to the financial, safety and quality aspects of construction. This semester also introduces project communications which are vital to the construction project success.
Semester 3
The third semester provides a platform for exploring the various paths in construction through electives. This semester also commences research work through dissertation by which a research question will be identified through systematic literature review.
Semester 4
This semester is dedicated to project work by means of continuing the research problem defined in the previous semester, to arrive at conclusions.
Electives
The electives are categorized into program electives for all disciplines, domain specific electives, open electives, and audit electives.
Hyderabad Campus
Nestled away in the green burrows of Shamirpet, our
vibrant Hyderabad campus offers an irresistible academic experience for
the discerning learner.
Duration: Two years full time
Courses
- Sem. 1
- Sem. 2
- Sem. 3
- Sem. 4
Semester 1
The first semester provides basic knowledge of areas pertaining to construction management, covering both technical and managerial aspects. This semester also introduces research methods in the program’s curriculum.
| S No | Course Type | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core | Construction Planning and Control |
| 2 | Core | Construction Accounting and Finance Management |
| 3 | Core | Tendering and Contract Management |
| 4 | Core | Building Information Modelling |
| 5 | PE 1 | Program Elective 1 |
| 6 | Lab 1 | Construction Software Lab (MSP and P6) |
| 7 | Lab 2 | Construction Materials Lab |
| 8 | MLC | Research Methodology & IPR |
| 9 | Audit 1 | Select one from the list of Audit Courses |
- English for Research Paper Writing
- Disaster Management
- Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge
- Value Education
- Constitution of India
- Pedagogy Studies
- Stress Management by Yoga
- Personality Development through Life Enlightenment Skills
- Building Services (MEP) / Integrated Building Services (IBS)
- Quantitative Techniques for Construction Projects
- Advanced Concrete Technology
- Quantity Surveying, Estimation, and Costing
Audit Courses (One in Semester 1 and One in Semester 2)
Program Elective - Semester 1 – (Choose any one)
Semester 2
The second semester provides exposure to the financial, safety and quality aspects of construction. This semester also introduces project communications which are vital to the construction project success.
| S No | Course Type | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core | Construction Methods and Equipment Management |
| 2 | Core | Construction Quality and Safety Management |
| 3 | Core | Construction Personnel Management (OB & HRM) |
| 4 | PE 2 | Program Elective 2 |
| 5 | PE 3 | Program Elective 3 |
| 6 | Lab 3 | Digital Construction Lab |
| 7 | Lab 4 | Project Communications |
| 8 | Core | Internship |
| 9 | Audit 2 | 9 Audit 2 (Select one from list of Audit Courses) |
- English for Research Paper Writing
- Disaster Management
- Sanskrit for Technical Knowledge
- Value Education
- Constitution of India
- Pedagogy Studies
- Stress Management by Yoga
- Personality Development through Life Enlightenment Skills
- Global Business Management
- Digital Technologies for Construction
- Lean Construction & Value Engineering
- Risk Management in Construction Projects
- Automation in Construction
- Construction Simulation (ANN / Fuzzy / AHP, etc.)
- Management of Public Private Partnership Projects
- Management of Oil & Gas Projects
- Management of Power Projects
- Construction Claims and Dispute Management
Audit Courses (One in Semester 1 and One in Semester 2)
Program Elective – Semester 2 (Choose any two)
Semester 3
The third semester provides a platform for exploring the various paths in construction through electives. This semester also commences research work through dissertation by which a research question will be identified through systematic literature review.
| S No | Course Type | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PE 4 | Program Elective 4 |
| 2 | OE 1 | Open Elective 1 |
| 3 | Dissertation | Dissertation Phase 1 (to be continued in Semester IV) |
- Advanced Foundation Engineering and Ground Improvement Techniques
- Pre-cast and Pre-stressed construction
- Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
- Technology & Management of High-Rise Buildings
- Real-estate Development
- Valuation of Properties
- Highway & Bridge Construction
- Airport and Port Infrastructure
- Pavement Management System
- Environmental Impact Assessment - LCA and LCC
- Business Analytics
- Industrial Safety
- Operations Research
- Cost Management for Engineering Projects
- Composite Materials
- Waste to Energy
Program Elective – Semester 3 (Choose any one)
Open Electives
Semester 4
Project Work
This semester is dedicated to project work by means of continuing the research problem defined in the previous semester, to arrive at conclusions.
| S No | Course Type | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dissertation | Dissertation Phase 2 |
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Class Profile
Join a diverse community of learners who have completed their graduation, and are ready to bring innovative disruption for the sustainable world.
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21 Years
Average Age of the students in 1st Year of the Program
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8
Average number of courses per Semester
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17
Average number of credits per Semester
Dr. Ravindranadh Chowdary Kamma
Program Director, M.Tech CTM
Dr. Ravindranadh Chowdary completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad, M. Tech in Construction Technology and Management in IIT Madras, Ph.D in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi. He is also certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) from PMI.
He is currently working in NICMAR University of Construction Studies Hyderabad as Assistant Professor since 2015 and prior to this he worked in M/s. L&T for 6 years. His research interests are Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste management, Lean Construction and Construction Project Management with specific interests in Project Planning, Tendering and Contracts, Productivity studies and Cost Estimation.
Dr. Ravindranadh published more than 15 research papers in reputed international journals such as ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management (JCEM), Engineering Construction and Architectural Management (ECAM), International Journal of Construction Management (IJCM), and so on.
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Admission and degree requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or B. Architecture or Equivalent degree in relevant field.
- The candidate must have secured at least 50% marks (45% for the candidates from reserved category) or its equivalent CGPA are eligible to apply.
- Final year eligible graduating students can also apply. However, such candidates must have completed (passed) their Graduation before the commencement of programme.
Your trajectory
Career opportunities
As a M.Tech in Construction Management from NICMAR University of Construction Studies, you can pursue the following careers:
| Planning Engineer |
| Billing Engineering |
| Safety and Quality Control Manager |
| Site Execution Engineer |
| Infrastructure Execution Professional |
| Quantity Surveyor |
| Contract Manager |
| Valuer |
| Business Development Manager |
FAQs
- How are the placement prospects of the M.Tech CTM program?
They’ve been record breaking! We’re proud of the industry connections that we’ve built and nurtured over the last 30 years, which has allowed us to invite only the best and most sought-after recruiters for our learners. In fact, every year, we are visited by over 200 companies for on-campus placements. You can rest assured that you will be given top-notch placement assistance during the course of your final year and summer internships.
- What kind of financial aid can you help with?
We’ve tied up with India’s leading banks and financial institutions for you to get education loans with utmost ease. These institutions include HDFC Credila, ICICI Bank, Saraswat Co-op Bank, Bank of Baroda, Credenc, Union Bank of India, Avanse and many others.
- Is an internship a part of this program? What kind of support can I expect?
Of course! The M.Tech CTM program offers internships at the end of Semester II (Year 1), and you’ll be offered all the internship assistance you need for it. What’s more, the internships may also result in a PPO (Pre-placement Offer).
- Is a B.Tech degree or experience in Civil Engineering mandatory to be able to
enroll for this program?
Absolutely not! The M.Tech CTM program provides opportunities for qualified architecture, design, planning and engineering graduates from all branches to build a career in the CRIP sector. This is primarily because the CRIP sector needs professionals from all facets to meet their various functional and operational needs. In accordance, this program hosts an industry-ratified curriculum that comprises a unique blend of techno-managerial courses to build upon the basic skills gained at the under-graduate level by all learners.
- I am an empowered woman on a career break. Even though I have a bachelor’s
degree
in civil engineering, I chose to work in the IT industry because I felt that,
maybe,
the construction industry is not an ideal fit for women. Will the M.Tech CTM
program
help me in feeding my passion for civil engineering?
Of course! The construction industry has moved far away from any gender bias and the CRIP sector is actively seeking empowered women in various roles. Apart from providing cutting-edge opportunities in digitization and IT applications in the CRIP sector, the construction industry has transformed heavily under an industrialized, automated, and sophisticated approach today.
- How is M. Tech in Construction Technology and Management different from MBA in
Advanced Construction Management?
The biggest difference between MBA ACM and M.Tech CTM is that the latter provides equal weightage to construction professionals in both industry and academia.
- Can my M.Tech project be extended to a Ph.D.?
Yes, absolutely.
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