Overview
This exceptional curriculum will equip the student with an array of competencies that required to be addressed with respect to pre- contract and post-contract practices at the National and International level.
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What You'll Learn
Through the PGCM QSCM program you will achieve:
- Technical competency in Construction technology, Cost built-up, Claims & Dispute Management, Contracts, Engineering specifications, Principles of standard methods of measurement, Project management, Tendering & Bidding, Quantification & Documentation.
- Mandatory competency in Legal framework of construction, Principles and practices of management and Project accounting & Cost management.
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Programme at a Glance
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Project Estimation
Factors which influence the construction project estimation such as scope of the project, time frame of a project, budgeted amount and risk level are studied in detail to arrive at the construction cost.
Contract Management
Contract creation, contract execution, cost monitoring, risk challenges in completing the contract within stipulate budget and time frame are discussed in detail.
NICMAR NCR Campus
Situated amidst the verdant surroundings of National Capital Region, our dynamic NICMAR NCR campus offers a compelling academic setting for the discerning learner, ensuring a memorable and enriching educational experience.
Duration: 1 year full time
Courses
- Sem. 1
- Sem. 2
- Pedagogy
Semester 1
Semester 1 mainly focuses on developing proficiency in the basic skills and knowledge of estimation and total cost management of construction projects along with construction technology and practices.
It enables students to understand the project management principles, procurement, and tendering practices prevalent in the construction industry.
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This module develops an understanding of students of the standard methods of measurement of various sector/s. It will also cover the quantification of civil, electro-mechanical services and works. Furthermore, the module develops the core fundamentals, to prepare the bill of quantities.
- Engineering Specifications & Cost Build Up
This course helps in learning about the properties and selection and specifications for building materials and workmanship with respect to BIS codes. This course also helps the students to learn about the analysis of rates of various items for the construction of real estate and infrastructure project works based on material, labour and machinery constants and their applicable rates.
- Tendering and Bidding
By attending this course, the students shall know the standard tendering procedures and types, be able to decide the suitable procurement method for a particular project, and value the impact of appropriate procurement and tendering system on project outcomes.
- Advances in Construction Techniques and Materials
- Project Communication Management
The objective of the course is to equip students with the best practice strategies of effective project communications management for handling a variety of complex projects and make them aware of the role of communication in the core project processes. This course aims to develop among the participants a holistic understanding of the various aspects of project stakeholders and communications management and create opportunities for them to hone their leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Project Management Systems (Including Msp)
To learn project management techniques: Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control, Methods of time and Cost Management
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Mini Project Seminar
- Entrepreneurship/Ethics/Life Skills/ Stress Management or Similar
Semester 2
Semester 2 offers a range of courses that mainly focuses on cost management and contractual concepts of construction projects. Students will learn aspects of contract management and deal with claim management and dispute resolution.
It will also enhance students' estimation skills through the hands-on practice of software like Candy and Calquan. Students will be exposed to the legal aspects of construction. The students will also be able to gain in-depth knowledge and skills required for the valuation of properties
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This course aims to equip students with the knowledge required to manage construction contracts. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the role of contract management through analysis of various red flag clauses associated with construction contracts and thereby enables the development of competency for the evaluation of contractual obligations, risks and responses in construction projects.
- Legal Framework for Construction
The Course deals with the legal aspect of construction project in every possible perspective, including the planning, execution, and monitoring. It deals with the Laws relating to prior & post legal compliance of the construction project. It involves the study of laws relating to construction as contract law, property law and procedure to form society. It also deals with the environmental issues and legal aspects in construction project. It makes the students aware about labour welfare laws and how to solve the problem which may arise between the employer and employee in operation and execution of the construction project and how to comply with the provisions relating to their wages and safety at the workplace.
- Financial and Cost Accounting
- Valuation of Real Properties
- Construction Quality and Safety Management
- Public Private Partnership
- Advanced Estimation Software
- Project Work
Pedagogy
NICMAR Delhi-NCR believes that the method of instruction to maximize learning may vary from course to course, and therefore, uses a host of pedagogical approaches in different courses such as case studies, lectures, group and individual exercises, class projects, and simulation of the business environment to enrich the overall programme delivery. Site visits are organized as and when required.
The PGCM QSCM programme at the NICMAR Delhi-NCR innovates on traditional construction methods by leveraging technology and processes to excel in the field of estimation and contracts management in construction industry.
The programme adopts an integrative pedagogy by creating a learning environment and helping the students in connecting with their learning across the syllabus. The programme aims at a project-based learning, focussing on the collaborative approach of pedagogy where groups of students learn together and work to solve a problem, and build strategies to complete a task.
Regular classroom sessions, and assignments coupled with comprehensive assessment make this programme rigorous. The students will be imparted training on state-of-the-art software used in construction like Microsoft Projects (MSP), Candy, CalQuan.
Workshops on developing managerial skills, experiential and learning application-based projects, Case studies, group and individual exercises, class projects and simulation of business environment to enrich the overall programme delivery are the features of the collaborative learning environment.
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Class Profile
Join a group of learners who are passionate about differentiating themselves through their exceptional talent and hard work.
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21
Average age
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Average Courses Each Semester
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21
Average Credits Per Semester
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Admission and Degree Requirements
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture / Design / Planning from a recognized Institution / University with a minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Institution / University are eligible. Final year Graduating students can also apply. The candidates must produce the provisional certificate before the commencement of classes.
- Applications are scrutinized and eligibility is established on the basis of the documents submitted. Eligible candidates will be invited to appear for the selection procedure, which comprises Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), Rating of Application (RA) and valid scores from ATMA, CUET PG, ICET, CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT.
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Career opportunities
As a postgraduate in Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management, you can pursue the following careers:
| Category | Career |
|---|---|
| Quantity Surveying and Contract Management | - Billing engineer - Contract Administrator/ Contract Manager - Civil engineer/ Project engineer/ Project manager - Commercial manager/ Cost consultant - Estimator - Planning engineer - Pre-& Post contract manager |
FAQs
- How are the placement prospects of the PGCM QSCM program?
They’ve been record breaking! We’re proud of our industry connections, we’ve built and nurtured over the last 36 years, which allowed us to invite the best and most sought-after recruiters for our students. In fact every year, more than 100 companies visit our campus for students placement.
- What kind of financial aid can you help with?
We are tied up with India’s leading banks and financial institutions for securing education loans with utmost ease. These institutions include HDFC Credila, ICICI Bank, Saraswat Co-op Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Avanse and many others.
- Is an internship a part of this programme? What kind of support can I expect?
It is being one-year programme, internship is not a part of our programme. We facilitate placement assistance to our students by conducting training classes on communication skills, group discussions, technical skills etc.
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