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NICMAR School of Distance Education • Pune • Hyderabad • Delhi • Goa • Bangalore • Dubai • Bahrain

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INTRODUCTION

The Distance Education is a mechanism for doordelivery of quality education, providing opportunitiesof gaining higher qualifications and accessing thelatest developments in the technologies andmethodologies of selected profession. It is a learningsystem that permits study at one’s own pace andplace and is affordable. It is the best option to pursuestudies for those who can’t take up campus studiesfor whatever reason. The Distance Education hasthe following distinct features:

- Cost is much less than the cost of Campus Studies.

- Enrol for a programme according to affordability oftime and funds.

- Getting Expert study materials door delivered.

- Do self – study at own pace and place.

- Network with other professionals at ManagementDevelopment Workshops.

- Individualized instruction. Performance of eachstudent is monitored and guidance given to matchpersonal needs.

- Take examination at pre-set dates. Qualify and earna Post Graduate Programme / Graduate ProgrammeCertificate.

- Get credits for courses already studied whileenrolling for new courses.

RATIONALE

The NICMAR Distance Education Programme catersto the training needs of the working executives andother personnel of the construction industry andinfrastructure development projects.

A large number of engineers are employed on CivilEngineering projects located in the interior and faraway places. They are unable to keep abreast of thelatest developments in technology and managementdue to logistics and communication problems.Likewise, there are many others who cannot affordto leave their jobs to attend full time programme ofstudies due to personal circumstances. Moreover,uneven workflow at the project site and frequenttransfers do not permit construction engineers to plantheir studies at an even pace round the year.

It is, therefore, necessary to develop strategies forhuman resource development that make it possiblefor the working engineers and executives to upgradetheir technical competence and managerialcapabilities as well as to acquire higher professionalqualifications for career improvements.

The Distance Education Programmes bycorrespondence are specially designed to suit theconvenience of engineers and other personnelworking on the construction and infrastructuredevelopment projects. They can select their ownpace and place of studies and improve theircapabilities as well as qualifications.

After registering for a course by paying theprescribed fee the student will receive lesson booksand assignments for each course. The student willwrite assignments and submit to Pune Campus andtake the examinations held at one of the Centres he/she may find convenient. On passing all the courseshe/she is awarded the Certificate.

CHALLENGE OF COMPETITION

We live and work in an era marked by an ever-changing environment. Converging technologies,increasing symmetry in markets, globalcompetitive pressures, changing life styles andhigh expectations are the forces that pose newchallenges of change and competition.Information technology has entered all the officesand work sites. Knowledge and skills acquired bymanagers and engineers become redundantrapidly, thus the need for retraining andcontinuous learning. No other sector of theeconomy feels the pressure of new challenges asmuch as the construction industry.

A large number of engineers / architects, bothdegree and diploma holders are engaged inmammoth task of nation building by constructingprojects of all kinds and sizes. They work withvarious project authorities, contracting firms,consultancy houses, manufacturing and serviceenterprises, which includes residential,commercial and industrial structuring, civil andsocial infrastructure, energy, irrigation,transportation, communications etc. Many otherare engaged in work related to management ofdesigns, cost estimating and tendering, quality,safety and ecology. Most of the projects arelocated in the interior and far away places. Theyare unable to access the latest developments inthe technology and management due to logisticand communication problems and yet the fate ofprojects depends on their capabilities.

Construction engineers and managers should beever proficient in the latest techniques of managingtheir jobs efficiently, effectively and harmoniously.Learning, unlearning and re-learning – all in shortsspan of time, is fact of managers / engineers inthe technology driven construction business. Thisis the way to move up the corporate ladder.

UNBLOCKING CAREER PROMOTION

It is well known that project engineers andmangers begin their careers with a limitedknowledge of management skills. They learnpersonnel and technical management, financialcontrol of construction operations and othermanagement techniques on the job only. Thislearning takes very long time and is seldomcertificated. Promotion channels get blocked andonly horizontal job mobility takes place. Verticalmobility can be achieved by studying forqualification courses that are tailor made forhigher-level jobs in the construction industry.

Then, there are thousands of Diploma holderengineers working in the construction industrywhose careers are blocked and promotionswithheld because they don’t possess acceptableformal qualifications for higher-level jobs. Theyare neither able to acquire higher qualificationsnor can access information on new developmentsin technology and methodologies in construction.Many can’t afford to leave jobs for on-campusstudies; others can’t be spared by their employers.Nevertheless, the careers of this large reservoir oftechnical manpower can be unblocked and skillsupgraded through distance education.


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NICMAR School Of Distance Education (SODE)

NICMAR commenced teaching qualification courseson July 9, 1984. In 1985-86, it organised rovingworkshops on Construction Project Managementat BAI Centres at Baroda, Bangalore, Bombay, Trichi,Delhi and Calcutta where the participants weremostly from contracting sector. In these workshops,there was a persistent demand on NICMAR to extendits services to persons who desired careerimprovement but were unable to do as they wereworking in the interior / far off places or projectsites or unable to take time off required to attendcourses in educational institutions. Suggestions alsokept coming forth that NICMAR should activate acontinuing forum for senior executives to discussspecific problems common to all in the industry.

Pressed by the persistent demand from constructionprofessionals, BAI, OCCI & others, and impressed bythe operations and delivery methods of the British OpenUniversity, NICMAR has decided to include DistanceEducation in the project proposal that was being draftedfor UNDP Technical Assistance. A year later, the UNDPgranted its approval to finance the project andestablishing a Distance Education programme becamea UNDP programme. Thus, NICMAR, Centre ofDistance Education (CODE) was set up in July 1988 atMumbai and relocated to Pune in 1992.

CODE was re-christened as NICMAR School of DistanceEducation (NICMAR SODE) in 2004. Over the yearsSODE blossomed into multi modules and multi durationbasket of courses which are revised and upgradedregularly for their quality, relevance and value addition.

The distance education courses offered by NICMAR,are qualification Programmes in various branches ofConstruction Management in the infrastructuredevelopment sector, and the construction industry.SODE conducts Regional Contact Classes at everyquarter of the year. It has Centres at Delhi, Hyderabad,Dubai and Bahrain. The main Campus is located at Pune.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

i. Post Graduate Programme in ConstructionManagement (PGPCM)

ii. Post Graduate Programme in ProjectManagement (PGP PM)

iii. Post Graduate Programme in InfrastructureDevelopment and Management (PGP IDM)

GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

i. Graduate Programme in Construction ProjectManagement (GPPM)

ii. Graduate Programme in Building MaintenanceManagement (GP BMM)

iii. Graduate Programme in Construction SafetyManagement (GP CSM)

iv. Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying (GPQS)v. Graduate Programme in Highway Project

Management (GP HPM)vi. Graduate Programme in Oil & Gas Pipelines

Project Management (GP OGPM)vii. Graduate Programme in Construction Contracts

Management (GP CCM)viii. Graduate Programme in Construction Business

Management (GP CBM)ix. Graduate Programme in Power Sector Project

Managementx. Graduate Programme in Concrete Technology,

Waterproofing and Repair Management (GPCTWRM) - in collaboration with Dr. Fix It Institute

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

i. Construction Contracts Management (CCCM)

ii. Construction Equipment Management(CCEM)

iii. Construction Quality Management (CCQM)

iv. Construction Safety Management (CCSM)

v. Construction Site Personnel Management(CSPM)

vi. Construction Business Management (CCBM)

CURRICULA

These are inter-disciplinary Programmes that buildupon the concepts and methodologies ofmanagement, engineering, architecture, law,information technology, social and behaviouralsciences and combines theory with practice.

The curricula is a judicious blend of theoretical andapplied courses accompanied with practicalexperience and research work. Theoretical coursesaim to improve the students' understanding of certainfundamental phenomena and relationships thatcharacterize the changing world in which managersmust operate. Applied courses, which occupy thebulk of the students time, link the theoretical studiesto practical problems in the construction andinfrastructure development projects.

PROGRAMME DESIGN

The programme Design is modular. A module isof 6 months duration, has 4 courses for study, 4assignment to write, one seminar to attend andexaminations. One course involves 10 lessonsand each lesson needs 7 hours of self-study.

A Certificate Programme is of one Module,Graduate Programme has 2 Modules and PostGraduate Programme has 4 modules.

STUDY PROCEDURES

A student must register for one module at a time,take examinations at the end of six months and passat least two courses, then register for the next module.

ADMISSION

Admission is open to candidates from India andabroad throughout the year. Students who enrolfor the Programme till February end will writetheir first module end exam. in June. Similarly,students who enrol for the Programme till Augustend will write their first module end exam. inDecember. If any student is intending to changethe Programme the transfer request applicationis to be made within two weeks from the receiptof fee of the Programme in SODE office. Studenthave to pay Rs. 1000 plus Service Tax as applicablealong with transfer application towards transferprocessing fee.

REGIONAL CONTACT CLASSES

The Regional Contact Classes (RCC) are held everymodule at Pune and other centres if the numberof participants is sufficient. All students studyingfor various programmes of SODE are required toattend the RCC as prescribed for the coursesselected by them. The purpose of RCC is to provideface-to-face teaching to students for becomeingmore focussed on studies and solve individualproblems, if any. Students are required to registerfor RCC by paying the fee for RCC. Please checkour website www.nicmar.ac.in for RCC schedule,RCC form and fee. Duly filled up forms with RCCfee should reach SODE office at Pune before thelast date given on the website.


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EXAMINATIONS

Examinations of the SODE Programmes are heldfour times in an year, generally in the months ofMarch, June, September and December at the endof each Module. It is a Course-wise writtenexamination. Pass percentage is 40 in each Course.The schedule is as follows:

Admission Taken in Exam.

Re-Exam.

December - February JuneSeptember

March - May September December

June-August December March

September - November March June

PROJECT WORK - LONG PAPER

Long Paper is one of the key element of theProgramme. Within this programme it has aweightage equivalent to a full course. In the LongPaper the student has to demonstrate an ability todo independent research and to write a dissertationon a specialized topic, in the area of constructionmanagement, the student has chosen.

A Post Graduate Programme student is expected toselect a topic for his/her Project Work - Long Paperwith the approval of SODE office. It may be deskresearch requiring collecting, collation and analysis ofstatistical data, another could be a live problem on theprojects or sites where a student is working; still anothercould be a computer model building such as designinga computer model of quality control/safetymanagement / material and stores management systemor it may be a case study of an organisation, a projector a phenomenon. The topic should be researchable inthe given time and have bearing on the performanceof the construction industry. It should involve scientificdesign of a study, collection and analysis of data andwriting a report in an acceptable academic style.

Long Paper should display that student developed thenecessary analytic and synthetic skills needed to meetthe requirements of research at a medium level. Thismeans the Long Paper must go beyond merelysummarizing, quoting and paraphrasing. It shoulddevelop a critical and individual point of view in regardto the question at hand and draw a sound conclusionfrom the thesis statement, literature and analysis ofthe research problem at hand. In the research designpart make clear why it is important, relevant orinteresting to write about this particular topic, what isthe question or questions behind this interest. Developa defensible research method and write the report incorrect language and in a clear and intelligible style.

The Project Work - Long Paper may be of around 12500words, about 50 typed pages of A-4 size. It should bebound in an academic style and 2 copies submitted tothe SODE office. The Project Work - Long Paper willbe prepared as a part of the Independent Study module.

Presenting another student’s Long Paper (copying)as one’s own work by submitting the Institute istreated as academic dishonesty. Such students willnot be allowed to continue the Programme.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

This involves learning and acquiring proficiency inthe use of project management software packages- MS Project and Primavera. NICMAR campusesoffer this training to SODE students along withRCC and Exam. Separate fee will be charged forthe computer proficiency programme.

ASSIGNMENT

Writing one assignment per course for PGPs andGPs is mandatory. An assignment set for a coursemust be submitted before taking the examinationfor that course. Submitting another student’sassignment as one’s own work by submittingthe Institute is treated as academic dishonesty.Such students will be awarded zero marks forthe particular assignment.

PAYMENT OF FEES

The Schedule of Fees and other charges for variousprogrammes are given in later paras. The followingpoints may be noted by all students.

i. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

ii. The fees will be forfeited if a student, afterhaving been enrolled, leaves studies in-between or fails to complete them successfully.

iii. Fees are payable by Demand Draft drawn infavour of NICMAR-SODE, payable at Pune.Personal cheques and cash are not accepted.Exact amount of Demand Draft only will beaccepted. Excess and short payments are notaccepted and will be returned.

iv. The fees and other dues payable at the timeof admission are mentioned in the AdmissionLetter itself and should be paid within thedate specified the admission letter.

v. The tuition fees will be valid till the durationof the programme. If a student delays incompleting the programme beyond theprogramme duration the revised fees for theremaining modules/term will be applicable.

vi. The Institute reserves the right to change feewhenever it is required to be changed withoutany notice.

STUDY MATERIALS

The study material for a Programme typicallycomprises the following:

- Lesson Book

- Assignments (where prescribed)

- Textbooks prescribed in the Syllabus

(Minimum of one text book per course)

Students are advised to buy the Text Bookswherever possible.

CAMPUS FACILITIES

All SODE students can use facilities at NICMARCampuses at Pune and Hyderabad. These facilitiesinclude libraries and computer centres.

LIBRARIES

Each campus is equipped with a library. The mainlibrary is at the Pune campus. This is a specializedlibrary in construction management and theconstruction industry. It holds a collection of over17,000 titles, documents and reference material.Libraries subscribes to all major technical andprofessional journals relevant to the mainline workof the Institute.

The library provides text book service to studentsand research/ reference support to faculty andscholars and useful information to constructionenterprises. It is fully computerized and staffedby professionally qualified and computer proficientlibrarians and documentalists.

NICMAR libraries at Pune, Delhi and Hyderabad areavailable to all SODE students.


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COMPUTER CENTRES

NICMAR campuses maintain well equipped andmodern computer centres. Each computer centrehas sufficient number of computers of the latesttechnology. Internet and e-mail facilities areavailable at all locations. All important softwarepackages of project management, estimating,quantity surveying, inventory control, accounting,personnel handling etc. are available at the Centres.

HOSTEL

SODE does not have hostel facilities. Studentsof distance education can avail the hostel facilitieswhenever hostel rooms of the full timeProgrammes are available. Students have toapproach the Hostel Manager for accommodation.Whenever students stay in the hostel they haveto follow the hostel rules.

The following are prohibited in the hostel:i. Consumption / possession of alchoholii. Cigar / cigarette smoking in the Campusiii. Use of heater, stove, hot plate etc.iv. Quarrelling each other.v. Damaging the assets. If any student damages

the assets of the Institute he/she will have tobear the replacement charges.

vi. Moving out from hostel in the night without permission.Lights, fans etc. should be switched off beforeleaving the room. Hostel timing should be followed.

Fine will be charged for violating hostel rules.

ACADEMIC COUNCIL

The Academic Council of the Institute is the apexbody of academic activities and policy decisionmaking. Anybody found violating any of theprovisions of code of conduct will be reported tothe Academic Council for appropriate penalactions. The penal actions will be determined bythe Academic Council and communicated to thestudents. The decisions of the Academic Councilare final and binding for all concerned. The penalactions may range from reprimanding with severewarning, imposition of appropriate fines and evencancellation of enrolment. Students are advisedto strictly adhere to the code of conduct.

HOW TO APPLY

Prospectus and Application Form for all thecourses can be obtained from any NICMAR officeon payment of Rs. 1124 or US$ 25 by DemandDraft in favour NICMAR-SODE, payable at Pune.OR Download the Application Form from website:www.nicmar.ac.in. Fill the forms, attach certifiedphotocopies of the required documents and returnto NICMAR School of Distance Education, Punealong with application fee of Rs.1124 by DemandDraft in favour of NICMAR-SODE, payable at Pune.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR EXAM

Candidates must read the following instructionscarefully for strict compliance.i. Candidates are required to bring in their Student

Identity Card to the Exam. Centre every day forestablishing their identity and securing admissionto the examination, failing which they will notbe allowed to enter into the Exam. Hall. A candidatewhose Student Identity Card has become invalidon expiry of validity period or who has misplaced/lost it must take immediate steps to get the samerevalidated or obtain a fresh Student IdentityCard from SODE, Pune sufficiently in advanceand well before the Exam.

ii. Occupy their allotted seats in the examination hallat least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

iii. Students are not permitted to enter the Exam. Hall15 minutes after the commencement of the Exam.

iv. Students are not permitted to leave the examinationhall till after 30 minutes after commencement of theexamination. Candidates leaving the hall shall not bepermitted to enter hall again during the examination.

v. Students are advised to carry with them their ownpens/ball-pens, pencils, calculators (nonprogrammable),etc. The invigilator shall prohibit borrowing betweenstudents during exam.

vi. Students are not allowed to carry with them anypaper, electronic device, book or similar materialcontaining any literature or information of any kindinto the Exam Hall. Cell phones should be switchedoff during Exam.

vii. Trying to influence invigilators will lead to expulsionfrom Examination Hall.

viii. Use only the answer books and additional papersissued by the Institute.

ix. Before writing answers, fill up the particulars, i.e.,Registration Number, Name, Number and Title of theCourse of the Examination. This should be checkedagain before submitting the answer books aftercompletion of the examination. Answer books notcontaining the above information may not beevaluated.

x. Ten minutes before the closing time of theexamination, invigilators may draw the attention ofcandidates to the closing time of the examination.

xi. Exactly at the scheduled time of the completion ofthe examination, candidates shall stop writing theiranswer books and hand over the same to theinvigilators, who shall not permit any extension oftime.

xii. Any answer book containing entirely illegiblehandwriting is liable to be awarded “ZERO” marks.

xiii. It shall be the personal responsibility of the candidateconcerned to properly hand over his/her answerbook(s), even if blank, to the Invigilator concernedon duty in the Examination Hall.

xiv. Any representation regarding omission to surrenderthe written answer book(s) or part thereof in theExamination Hall at the time of handing over his/heranswer book(s), for any reason whatsoever, shall notbe entertained after the examination in that paper isover.

xv. The Dean of SODE or the Officer in charge of Exams.in the concerned Campus/Centre has absolute powerto expel a candidate from the Examination Hall if inhis/her opinion the candidate has resorted to unfairmeans for the purpose of answering the examinationor behaved in a disorderly manner in and around theExamination Hall or obstructed the invigilating staffin carrying out his/her duties or attempted to offerillegal gratification or applying undue influence orthreaten or blackmail any person connected withconduct of examination.

xvi. A candidate so expelled must, before leaving theExam. Hall, submit to the Institute his/her explanationin writing through the Invigilator of Examination.Once a candidate is so expelled, he/she will notbe allowed to appear in the remaining paper(s).Over and above, any such misconduct shall besubject to debarring the student from writing thefurther Exams.

Candidates shall refrain from copying from anymaterial whatsoever or from communicating withany other candidate during the course of theexamination or carry any slips/notes. DEFAULTERSWILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE THE EXAM.thereafter.


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DURATION

The Programme duration is 24 months. It isdivided in 4 Modules, each term is of 6 months.Extension of the duration for completion of studiesis normally not allowed.

ELIGIBILITY

Any of the following qualifications:i. Bachelor's degree in any branch of

Engineering, Technology, Architecture,Planning from a recognized University. OR

ii. Non-Engineering Graduates with 2 years'work experience in a construction firm.

iii. Certificate holders of Graduate Programmesof NICMAR are eligible for PG Programmes.

FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

For Indian Nationals resident in India

The total fees payable is Rs. 1,40,450 plusadmission fee of Rs.5,618. The schedule ofpayment is as under:

√ Rs. 39,326 on receipt of admission letter.

√ Rs. 30,899 on registration for SecondModule.

√ Rs. 33,708 on registration for Third Module.

√ Rs. 33,708 on completion of Third Moduleand start of Independent Study Module.

Above fee includes 12.36 % Service Tax. TheService Tax rate is decided by Govt. of India.Therefore, the Service Tax rate prevailing in theparticular financial year will be applicable.

For NRI and Foreign Students

The total fee for the entire course for NRI

and foreign students is US$ 3000. It is

payable in four instalments:

√ At the time of admission : US$1400√ At the start of 2nd Term/Module : US$ 1000

√ At the start of 3rd Term/Module : US$ 350

√ At the start of 4th Term/Module : US$ 250

Candidates registering from Dubai area will pay feesto NICMAR Study Centre, Dubai and candidatesregistering from Bahrain area will pay fees toNICMAR Study Centre, Bahrain.

The final assessment criteria is as under:

Sr. No. Item Marks

i Examinations held Module wise.12 Courses (4 x 3 M) 1200Each of 100 marks

ii. 12 Assignments 360(1 per course x 12) x 30

iii. Attendance/Assessment of RCC 240(3 x 80)

iv. Project Work/Long Paper 200

Total 2000

SCHEME

The academic requirements and procedures of theseProgrammes are as follows:

i. Studying and passing all 12 Courses of Modules 1,2 & 3, and the Independent Study Module M-IS.

ii. Submitting 12 assignments, one per Course andgetting acceptance certificate from SODE office.

iii. Attending three Regional Contact Classes, oneeach at the end of Modules 1, 2 and 3.

iv. Independent Study Module (M-IS) is a period of20 weeks after completion of all work formodules 1, 2 & 3. During Module (M-IS) twooutputs wll be produced.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & ASSESSMENT

Five academic requirements of this Programme aregiven below:

i. Course Work: Study 12 Courses in 3 Modules &pass examinations.

ii. Assignments: Writing one assignment per course.

iii. Long Paper: Preparing a Long Paper based onProject Work.

iv. Regional Contact Classes: Attending 3 RegionalContact Classes, one in each Module.

v. Computer Proficiency : Acquiring proficiency inthe use of various project management softwarepackages.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

NICMAR offers, through SODE, three Post Graduate Programmes . The Programmes, duration,eligibility, fee details, academic requirements etc. of the Post Graduate Programmes are givenbelow.

� Post Graduate Programme in Construction Management (PGP CM)

� Post Graduate Programme in Project Management (PGP PM)

� Post Graduate Programme in Infrastructure Development and Management(PGP IDM)


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a. Project Work-Long Paper and getting 'passcertificate'.

b. Computer Proficiency Certificate.

v. A student will register for First Module, completeit and pass the examination in all 4 Courses.Thereafter, he/she may register for SecondModule, complete and pass it and then registerfor Third Module, complete it and pass theexaminations.

vi. The student will receive one Lesson Book, oneassignment and a supplementary reading list foreach Course. Thus a student, on registration fora Module, will receive 4 Lesson Books, 4assignments and supplementary reading lists.

vii. An assignment set for a Course must besubmitted before taking the examination forthat Course.

viii. Students must attend Module-end RegionalContact Class (RCC) before sitting forexamination of the Courses in that Module.

ix. Examination for all 4 Courses of a Module shouldbe taken in one sitting. Sitting for examinationin partial Module is not permitted.

x. If a student passes atleast in 2 Courses of aModule and fails in two Courses, he/she may beallowed to register for the next Module andappear in the examination in 6 Courses nexttime.

xi. Not more than 2 attempts can be made to passthe examination of a Course.

xii. The Project Work - Long Paper will be preparedas a part of the Independent Study Module. Thedetails are given separately.

xiii. The student should be proficient in the use ofcomputer in Project Management, MS-Officeand Graphics. He should be capable of usingatleast one Project Management package/software like MS Project, Primavera etc. ACertificate of Proficiency in the above issued bya reputed computer training agency, or fromNICMAR, will be required to be submitted atSODE office, Pune.

Moderation

The final results are scrutinised by the ModerationCommittee chaired by Director General, NICMARbefore they are declared.

Failed Cases

i. A student who misses two chances to passexamination of a course by not taking the examwhen due means missing a chance. Failing inthe exams means losing a chance.

ii. A student who takes exams for all 4 coursesof a Module and passes in atleast two courseswill be allowed to register for the next Moduleand take exams of failed one/two courses nexttime.

iii. Results of exams of courses are withheld if thestudent has not submitted assignments for thesecourses.

AWARD

In order to qualify for the award of Post GraduateProgramme, a student should have successfully metthe following requirements:

i. Enrolled as a student of this Programme andregistered for all 12 Courses of first threeModules.

ii. Written one assignment per Course andsubmitted to SODE, received an “Accepted andSatisfactory” (A & S) letter from it.

iii. Taken examinations in all 12 Courses in theprescribed sequence and passed by obtainingatleast 40 percent marks in each Course.

iv. Submitted the “Project Work-Long Paper” andreceived an “A & S” certificate for it fromSODE.

v. Submitted a Certificate from a Computer TrainingInstitute, approved by NICMAR, or fromNICMAR, certifying computer proficiency in theuse of prescribed software packages.

vi. “No Dues” Certificate from SODE office.

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Table 1Post Graduate Programme in

Construction Management

Course Course Title No. of No. Less- Assign-

ons ments MODULE 11

NCP 21 Management in Organisation 10 1NCP 22 Construction Personnel Management 10 1NCP 23 Construction Contracts & Contracting10 1NCP 24 Construction Materials and 10 1 /25 Equipment Management

MODULE 12NCP 26 Construction Project Management 10 1

TechniquesNCP 27 Construction Quality Management 10 1NCP 28 Management Information Systems 10 1NCP 29 Construction Finance Management 10 1

and Cost AccountingMODULE 13

NCP 30 Site Organisation & Management 10 1NCP 31 Productivity & Works Study 10 1

Technqiues in Construction ProjectsNCP 32 Construction Safety Management 10 1NCP 33 Construction and Environment 10 1

MODULE ISNCP 83 Project Work - Long Paper - -NCP 84 Computer Proficiency - -

Fees once paid are non-refundable.

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME INCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

(PGPCM)

OBJECTIVE

The core objective of this course is to enable astudent to train himself to become a projectmanager/construction manager/chief executiveof a construction firm.

Towards that end:- to develop the understanding, skills and

competencies necessary for the effectivemanagement of projects and cost control ofconstruction operations.

- to enhance skills in business analysis,information technology, financial packagingand people management.

- to internalize management qualities essentialfor effective leadership in a multi-disciplinaryteam.

- to acquire an integrated view of corporatestrategies and business decisions.

Details of Course Work

It comprises the study of 12 courses shown in Table 1:

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POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PGP PM)

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Programme is to train thefaculties of young and dynamic graduate engineersto develop them into mature and knowledgeableprofessional project managers with the potential tomanage small and large projects in any field in Indiaor abroad, to shoulder responsibility in any functionalcapacity with some of the essential competencies,such as

• Sound knowledge of theory and practice ofproject management.

• Proficiency in engineering & construction ofprojects in different sectors.

• Skills in financial, marketing and human resourceissues in the projects.

• Techniques of dealing with quality, planning,software and IT systems.

The programme allows engineers from differentdisciplines to select special engineering subjects toenhance their subject expertise in tune with careersof their choice.



Table 3

Post Graduate Programme in

Project Management

Course Course Title No. of No. Less- Assign- ons ments

MODULE 55

PGPM 11 Management in Organisation 10 1

PGPM 12 Construction Finance Management 10 1PGPM 13 Construction Personnel Management 10 1PGPM 14 Contracts Management 10 1

MODULE 56PGPM 21 Projects Formulation & Appraisal 10 1PGPM 22 Projects Planning and Control 10 1PGPM 23 Construction Quality, Safety 10 1

and EnvironmentPGPM 24 Project Management - I 10 1

Power Plants & Engineering

MODULE 57PGPM 31 Project Risk Management 10 1

PGPM 32 Project MIS 10 1

PGPM 33 Materials and Logistics Management 10 1

PGPM 34 Project Management - II 10 1Oil & Gas and Infrastructure

MODULE 58

PGPM 41Project Work - Long Paper - -

PGPM 42Computer Proficiency - -

POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME IN

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

AND MANAGEMENT (PGP IDM)

This course prepares graduates to assumeresponsibilities at various levels of the constructionand operation of infrastructure development projects,and deliver results. Graduates of this Course shouldbe able to take responsibilities of Planning Engineersat both projects and sites, site organisation andmanagement, and as cost planners and controllers.They are adept in computerised project management.

Toward that end:

- to develop sound knowledge of the theoryand practice of corporate management.

- to acquire an integrate proficiency ininformation technology, finance and peoplemanagement skills.

- to develop understanding of construction andreal estate development business andmanagement of facilities and building services.

- to enhance skills and techniques of constructionproject management.

- to develop competency to handle a project in thespecialized construction sector.



Table 2

Post Graduate Programme in

Infrastructure Development & Management


MODULE 51IDM 11 Management in Organisation 10 1IDM 12 Construction Finance Management 10 1IDM 13 Construction Personnel Management 10 1IDM 14 Construction Contracts Management 10 1

MODULE 52IDM 21 Construction Project Management 10 1

SystemsIDM 22 Construction Quality, Safety 10 1

and EnvironmentIDM 23 Construction Materials and 10 1

Equipment ManagementIDM 24 Infrastructure Development - I 10 1

Power and Oil & Gas SectorMODULE 53

IDM 31 Tendering, Bidding, Contract 10 1Laws & Claims Management

IDM 32 Risk Management in Infrastructure 10 1Projects

IDM 33 Joint Ventures and Privatisation 10 1in Infrastructure Projects

IDM 34 Infrastructure Development - II 10 1Highways and Port SectorMODULE 54

IDM 41 Project Work - Long Paper - -IDM 42 Computer Proficiency - -


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GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

i. Graduate Programme in Construction Project Management (GPPM)

ii. Graduate Programme in Construction Business Management (GP CBM)

iii. Graduate Programme in Construction Contracts Management (GP CCM)

iv. Graduate Programme in Construction Safety Management (GP CSM)

v. Graduate Programme in Building Maintenance Management (GP BMM)

vi. Graduate Programme in Highway Project Management (GP HPM)

vii. Graduate Programme in Oil & Gas Pipelines Project Management (GP OGPM)

viii. Graduate Programme in Quantity Surveying (GPQS)


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INTRODUCTION

NICMAR SODE offers 8 Graduate programmes. Eachone of these Programmes caters to specific needs ofworking students coummunity. It is not uncommonfor a student to qualify in one programme & thenenroll for another. The programme duration getstelescoped due to the credit points earned forcourses, studied as a part of the earlier programme.

DURATION

The Programme duration is 12 months from the dateof enrolment, and is split in 2 Terms. Extension ofthe duration for completion of studies is normally notallowed.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for admission to GraduateProgramme, the candidate should successfully meetthe following criteria:

i. Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology.

OR

ii. Non-Engineering Graduates with 2 years' workexperience in a construction firm.

FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

For Indian Nationals residing in India

The total fees payable is Rs. 73,034 plus admissionfee of Rs.5,618.

The schedule of payment is as under:

Rs. 39,236 on receipt of admission letter.

Rs. 33,708 on registration for second Module

Above fee includes 12.36 % Service Tax. TheService Tax rate is decided by Govt. of India.Therefore, the Service Tax rate prevailing in theparticular financial year will be applicable.


The total fee for the entire course of 12 monthsfor NRI and foreign students is US$ 1500 payableas under:

i. At the time of admission : US$ 1000

ii. At the start of Term 2 : US$ 500 (beginning of 7th month)

Candidates registering from Dubai area will pay feesto NICMAR Study Centre, Dubai and candidatesregistering from Bahrain area will pay fees to NICMARStudy Centre, Bahrain.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Four academic requirements of Graduate Programmesare given below:

i. Course Work

Study 8 Courses in 2 Modules & pass examinations.

ii. Assignments

Writing one assignment per course.

iii. Regional Contact Classes

Attending 2 Regional Contact Classes.

ASSESSMENT

The final assessment criteria is as under:

Sr.No. Item Marks

i. Examinations held Module wise

8 Courses (4 x 2 M) 800

Each of 100 marks

ii. 8 Assignments 240

(1 per course x 8) x 30

iii. Attendance/Assessment of RCC 160

(2 x 80)

Total 1200

SCHEME

The academic requirements and procedures of this Programmeare as follows:

i. Studying and passing all 8 Courses of First andSecond Module.

ii. Submitting 8 assignments, one per Course andgetting acceptance certificate from SODE office.

iii. Attending two Regional Contact Classes, one eachat the end of First and Second Module.

iv. A student will register for First Module, completeit and pass the examination in all 4 Courses.Thereafter, he/she may register for Second Module,complete it and pass the examinations.

v. The student will receive one Lesson Book, oneassignment and a supplementary reading list foreach Course. Thus a student, on registration fora Module, will receive 4 Lesson Books, 4assignments and supplementary reading lists.

vi. An assignment set for a Course must be submittedbefore taking the examination for that Course.

vii. Students must attend Module-end Regional ContactClass (RCC) before sitting for examination of theCourses in that Module.

viii. Examination for all 4 Courses of a Module shouldbe taken in one sitting. Sitting for examination inpartial Module is not permitted.

ix. If a student passes atleast in 2 Courses of a Moduleand fails in two Courses, he/she may be allowedto register for the next Module and appear in theexamination in 6 Courses next time.

x. Not more than 2 attempts can be made to passthe examination of a Course.

FAILED CASES

i. A student who misses two chances to passexamination of a course by not taking the exam.when due means missing a chance. Failing in theexams means losing a chance.

ii. A student who takes exams for all 4 courses ofa Module and passes in atleast two courses willbe allowed to register for the next Module andtake exams of failed one/two courses next time.

iii. Results of exams. of courses are withheld if thestudent has not submitted assignments for these

courses.


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AWARD

In order to qualify for the award of GraduateProgramme, a student should have successfully metthe following requirements:

i. Enrolled as a student of the Programme andregistered for all 8 courses of First and SecondModule.

ii. Written one assignment per Course and submittedto SODE, and received an “Accepted andSatisfactory” (A & S) letter from it.

iii. Taken examinations in all 8 Courses in theprescribed sequence and passed by obtaining atleast40 percent marks in each Course.

iv. “No Dues” Certificate from SODE office.

Step-by-step

Admission letter received

from SODE, Pune

Self Study

Register for IInd ModulePay Fees

Self Study

Train inComputers

Submit Assignments

Take examsfor Ist Module

AttendRCC

Receive from SODE, Pune- Lesson Books for IInd Module- Topics of 4 assignments- Reading Lists

Submit Assignments

Submit Computer Training Certificate

AttendRCC

Take examsfor IInd Module

Pay the prescribed feesto SODE, Pune

Receive from SODE, Pune- Lesson Books for Ist Module- Topics of 4 assignments- Reading Lists


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CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT (GP CBM)

This programme of studies covers the ConstructionBusiness Management procedures and relatedpractices. The course is designed for:

- Wards of family owned construction business

- Construction industry managers, architects,contractors, consultants, realtors, financiers andresource suppliers.

- Practicing engineers, quantity surveyors, system

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

MANAGEMENT (GPPM)

This Programme is designed especially for threegroups. First group is, site engineers and middlemanagers in either line or staff capacities workingfor civil construction companies, development bodies,industrial and commercial enterprises, contractorsand consultancy firms. Second group is, industrialengineers and functional managers - financial,materials, personnel, plant, working on projects. Thirdgroup is, contractors interested in buildingcompetencies in project management.

OBJECTIVE

- To develop competencies in project managementtechniques and skills.

- To acquire proficiency in controlling time, costand quality.

- To gain knowledge on the dynamics of siteorganisation and operations.

On completion of the Course, the graduates shouldbe in a position to work as Project Planners, CostControllers, Site Managers and as deputies todepartment heads. They can also manage mediumsize projects on their own.

Table 1

Graduate Programme in

Construction Project Management


MODULE 18NCP 22 Construction Personnel Management 10 1 NCP 23 Construction Contracts and 10 1

Contracting

NCP 24 Construction Materials and 10 1 /25 Equipment Management

NCP 30 Site Organisation & Management 10 1

MODULE 19

NCP 26 Construction Project Management 10 1Techniques

NCP 27 Construction Quality Management 10 1

NCP 28 Management Information Systems 10 1

NCP 29 Construction Finance Management 10 1and Cost Accounting

designers, cost accountants and those handlingother functions in construction industry.

- Prospective Construction entrepreneurs.

OBJECTIVE

The programme is designed for students to gainproficiency in tools, techniques and practices requiredfor managing contracts of a medium-sizeconstruction project, independently. Graduates ofthis programme will be able to effeciently andeffectively perform the following managementrelated functions:

- Construction business development andmanagement techniques

- Site organisation and administration

- Documenting and raising claims

Table 2


Construction Business Management


ons mentsMODULE 20

NCP 21 Management in Organisation 10 1

NCP 29 Financial Management and 10 1Packaging of Projects

NCP 26 Project Planning & Management 10 1Techniques

NCP 35 Project Risks and Insurance 10 1Management

MODULE 21

NCP 36 Construction Business Management 10 1

NCP 30 Construction Site Organisation & 10 1Administration

NCP 59 Estimating, Costing & Bidding 10 1

NCP 37 Contractor/Builder and the Law 10 1

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

MANAGEMENT (GP CCM)

This programme of studies covers the constructioncontract management procedures and relatedpractices. The course is designed for:

- Contract managers and their team members

- Construction industry managers, architects,contractors, consultants, realtors, financiers andresource suppliers

- Practicing engineers, quantity surveyors, systemdesigners, cost accountants and those handlingother functions in construction industry.

OBJECTIVE

The programme is designed for students to gainproficiency in tools, techniques and practices requiredfor managing contracts of a medium-sizeconstruction project, independently. Graduates ofthis programme will be able to effeciently and


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effectively perform the following managementrelated functions:

- Implement the tendering process as Estimatoror Quantity Surveyor

- Develop, budget and submit tenders/bids asTendering Engineer

- Learn system of contract administration andmanagement

- Learn to identify, raise and document claims asContracts Engineer/Manager.

Table 3


Construction Contracts Management


ons mentsMODULE 20

NCP 21 Management in Organisation 10 1NCP 29 Financial Management and 10 1

Packaging of Projects

NCP 26 Project Planning and Management 10 1Techniques

NCP 35 Project Risks & Insurance Management 10 1

MODULE 22

CCM 11 Construction Contracts 10 1CCM 12 Tendering and Contracting in 10 1

Construction

NCP 39 Essentials of Contract Law 10 1

CCM 14 Construction Claims 10 1

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY MANAGEMENT

(GP CSM)

Constructing safe structures and providing safe workenvironment to the personnel is a vital factor insuccessful construction business. This makes safetyan important function in the management ofconstruction projects. The concern for safety startsfrom the design stage and continues till the facilityis delivered to the owner. The designer, consultant,client and contractor share equal responsibility forsafety which should be built into their work valuesand systems.

OBJECTIVE

- To be responsible for compliance of statutoryobligations of the employer in regard to safetyof personnel and structures

- To function as a "Staff" officer on theconstruction sites and guide and assist the sitemangers/engineers to make their sites safe andaccident free

- To train personnel in construction safety, conductsafety surveys and design suitable documentsfor recording and promoting safety on sites andconstruction industry.

On completion of the Course, the graduates shouldbe employable as Safety officers at Project officesand construction sites.

Table 4


Construction Safety Management


ons mentsMODULE 23

CSM 21 Construction Safety Management 10 1

CSM 22 Construction Safety Hazards & 10 1Construction Operations

CSM 23 Construction Safety Management 10 1Administration & Organisation

CSM 24 Safety in Handling Materials, 10 1Machinery, Tools andSpecialised Structures

MODULE 24

CSM 25 Site Safety Practices 10 1

CSM 26 Safety Training and MIS 10 1

CSM 27 Construction Safety Legislation 10 1and Standards

CSM 28 Construction Safety Planning and 10 1Organisation

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

MANAGEMENT (GP BMM)

The maintenance of built environment affect eachone of us continuously. The state of our houses,working places and places of relaxation will influencenot only our comforts but even our economic survival.Since the total value of housing and workplacebuildings accounts for nearly two thirds of nationscapital stock, economy of the country largelydepends on its building activity and preservation ofconstructed assets by proper maintenance strategy.

OBJECTIVE

To train an engineer as a maintenance manager whohas:

- technical skills required for proper maintenanceof building structures, services and systems.

- management skills to plan and implementmaintenance jobs economically and effectively.

- business skills to give value for money to clientsand earn a good living for self, and

- knowledge of the maintenance laws andstandards.

On completion of the Course, the graduates will bein a position to work as maintenance managers orengineers. They may also manage medium sizemaintenance contracts or building services projects.


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Table 5


Building Maintenance Management


MODULE 25

BMM 31 Economics and Management 10 1

of Building Maintenance

BMM 32 Building Maintenance Status 10 1

and Standards

BMM 33 Building Maintenance Contracts 10 1and Contracting

BMM 34 Estate Management 10 1

MODULE 26

NCP 45 Building Maintenance Chemicals 10 1

and MaterialsNCP 46 Building Structure Maintenance 10 1

NCP 47 Building Services Maintenance 10 1

NCP 28 MIS for Building Maintenance 10 1

HIGHWAY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

(GP HPM)

This programme is designed for three groups

associated with highway construction projects. First

group is site engineers and middle managers in either

line or staff capacities working for road building

construction companies, consultancy firms or sub

contractors. Second group is planning engineers and

functional managers in financial, materials, personnel,

plant, working on projects and third group is all civil

contractors interested in entry into highway

construction business.

OBJECTIVE

- To develop basic understanding of highway

construction business potential and practices

- To acquire proficiency in planning and executing

highway construction projects

- To gain insight into safety and quality

management practices relevant to highway

construction contracts

On completion of the course, the graduates should

be in a position to work as site managers or quality,

safety engineers in road construction business or

undertake medium size contracts and manage them

efficiently. Executives and engineers working with

financial institutions or PMCs can develop

perspective about road construction projects.

Table 6


Highway Project Management


ons mentsMODULE 20




NCP 23 Infrastructure Contracts and 10 1Contract Management

MODULE 29 NCP 49 Economics of Transport System 10 1

and Road Infrastructure

NCP 50 BOT Projects - Regulation & 10 1Structuring

HPM 57 Highway Construction Safety 10 1and Quality Management

NCP 35 Project Risks & Insurance 10 1Management

OIL AND GAS PIPELINES PROJECT

MANAGEMENT (GP OGPM)

This programme is meant for all those engineeringand commercial professionals who wanting todiversify into Oil and Pipeline Construction sector.Multi-disciplinary nature of this infrastructural sectoroffers opportunities to civil and mechanical engineersalongwith petroleum and instrumentationprofessionals working with construction/consultancyfirms. Even functional managers involved in financial,commercial execution of infrastructure projects willfind it beneficial. Finally, safety and qualityprofessionals will obtain working knowledge directlyapplicable to Oil and Gas Pipeline projects.

OBJECTIVE

- To develop basic understanding of oil and gaspipeline business and construction practices

- To acquire working knowledge of planning andexecuting oil and gas cross country pipelineprojects

- To understand working practices of safety andquality management relevant to oil and gaspipeline and construction contracts.

On completion of the course, the graduates shouldbe able to work as Construction Manager or Quality& Safety Engineer in cross country Oil & Gas piplineprojects or undertake medium size Installationcontracts & manage them efficiently. Executives &Engineers working with Oil Companies & Refineriescan develop better understanding about executionof Oil & Gas pipline projects.


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Table 7


Oil & Gas Pipelines Project Management


ons mentsMODULE 20




NCP 23 Infrastructure Contracts and 10 1Contract ManagementMODULE 30

OGP 61 Pipeline Installation & Operations 10 1Management

OGP 62 Economics of Oil Products & 10 1Pipeline Infrastructure

NCP 35 Project Risks & Insurance 10 1Management

OGP 64 Pipeline Construction Safety 10 1and Quality Management

QUANTITY SURVEYING (GPQS)

Quantity Surveying as a professional function inconstruction and civil works projects has been slowto receive recognition in India. However, larger sizeof projects, tight work schedules and morecompetitive rates has brought quantity surveying tothe forefront. This is a function that combines withinitself the elements of Civil Engineering, Economics,Finance, Material Sciences, Statistics, Valuation,Management etc. Now, the performance of almostthe entire function has been computerised.Accordingly the GPQS has been designed as an inter-disciplinary Programme that builds upon all theaforesaid disciplines.

OBJECTIVE

Being a job oriented Programme, it equips graduatesto become site engineers and quantity surveyors withgovernment departments, MES, constructioncompanies and consultants.

Graduates of this Programme will have competencyin:

- Estimation of quantities, preparation of BOOand submission of tenders.

- Building economics from conceptual stage tillcompletion.

- Post-contract functions, monthly valuations andproject variance reports.

- Identification of claims and extra items of workat sites.

Table 8


Quantity Surveying


MODULE 37MQS 113 Construction Technology 10 1

MQS 211 Quantities (Taking Off) 10 1MQS 212 Analysis of Prices and Value 10 1

Engineering in Construction

MQS 312 Laws for Surveyors 10 1

MODULE 38

MQS 213 Valuation of Land and Buildings 10 1(Elements of)

MQS 311 Tendering & Contractual Procedures 10 1MQS 214 Specifications & Bill of Quantities 10 1

MQS 314 Arbitration, Conciliation and ADR 10 1

POWER SECTOR PROJECT

MANAGEMENT (GP PSPM)

The power sector, vital for good economic growth,is projected to see a capacity addition of about1,00,000 MW during 2012-17 period which isexpected to require about USD 300-400 billioninvestment. It is estimated that the fast growingpower sector has the potential to create as many assix lakh jobs during the 12th Plan period.

This Programme is specifically designed to enableconstruction executives to enhance theircompetencies in power sector project management.

OBJECTIVE

- To develop competencies in power sector projectmanagement techniques and skills.

- To acquire proficiency in controlling time, costand quality of power sector projects.

- To gain knowledge on the dynamics of site

organisation and operations.

Table 9


Power Sector Project Management

Course Course Title Less- Assign- No. ons ments

MODULE 39MQS 212 Power Sector in India: Thermal, 10 1

Nuclear and Renewable EnergyNCP 26 Power Projects Planning & Control 10 1NCP 50/29 Financial Structuring of Power Projects 10 1PGPM 14 Project Procurement and 10 1

Contracts Management

MODULE 40

PGPM 21 Projects Formulation and Appraisal 10 1PGPM 23 Power Project Quality, Safety 10 1

and EnvironmentPGPM 24 Power Plants and Engineering 10 1PGPM 25 Power Project Design Guidelines & Codes 10 1


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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Construction is engineering and management in action. The activity is performed by the

skilful application of human effort to create designs and to convert them into physical

facilities through organisational inputs. Construction projects are becoming large in volume

and complex in design. The demands of economy, accuracy, quality and timely completion

of projects is the essence of contract management. Use of new building materials,

mechanised operations, sophisticated plant and instrumentation and superior construction

techniques are critical to efficient and profitable management of projects.

The following 6 certificate courses are offered:

i. Construction Contracts Management (CCCM)

ii. Construction Equipment Management (CCEM)

iii. Construction Quality Management (CCQM)

iv. Construction Safety Management (CCSM)

v. Construction Site Personnel Management (CSPM)

vi. Construction Business Management (CCBM)

Certificate in Construction Safety

Management (CCSM)

- Safety Officers and Engineers

- Project Officers and Site Engineers

- Govt. Safety Officers

- Trade Union Leaders

- University Teachers and Lecturers

- Officers of CWC, CEA, NHAI, IAAI, CPWD,MES, PWDs, Housing Boards, Safety Councilsand Institutes.

Certificate in Site Personnel

Management (CSPM)

- Personnel and Labour Officers of ConstructionCompanies

- Contractors, Consultants, Lawyers

- Officers of Government Labour Departments

- Faculty Members of Management Schools andSchools of Labour Welfare.

- Trade Union Officials

- Builders and Contractors' Associations

Certificate in Construction Business

Management (CCBM)

- Builders and owners of Construction Firms

- Sons/daughters of owners of constructioncompanies who are joining/taking over familybusinesses.

- Entrepreneurs expanding into constructionbusiness

- Professors & teachers of busines schools andengineering institutions

- A/E Consultants

- Business Development Managers.

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Certificate in Construction Contract

Management (CCCM)

- Contractors who want to learn contractconditions and laws for ‘do it yourself’ for routinematters and save on fees of advisors andconsultants.

- Consultants who are expanding business from‘design only’ to project supervision and control.

- Site Engineers, project managers, teachers ofengineering colleges, journalists etc.

Certificate in Construction Equipment

Management (CCEM)

- Project Managers and site engineers ofconstruction projects.

- Mechanical engineers who are in project teamsof development projects.

- Officers responsible for planning, selection andpurchase of equipment and tools.

- Marketing executives of construction plant andmachinery.

- Safety Officers / engineers

Certificate in Construction Quality

Management (CCQM)

- Quality Controllers

- Personnel working in test houses, R&D labs andstandards institutions.

- Project Managers, site engineers.

- Contractors, Consultants

- Officers of CWC, CEA, NHAI, IAAI, MES,CPWD, PWDs, Housing Boards.


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OBJECTIVE

Construction is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary

activitiy. It demands that its performers continuously

update their knowledge and skills and also develop

better appreciation of contributions of other

disciplines. The certificate courses are designed to

meet the following objectives:

i. To help construction professionals to keep theirknowledge and skills updated

ii. Gain proficiency in the performance of a specificmanagement function in constructionenterprises, projects and sites, and

iii. Acquire a qualification granted by Asia’s leadingconstruction management Institute.

DURATION

The Programme duration of each Certificate

Programme is 6 months from the date of enrolment.

Extension of the duration for completion of studies

is normally not allowed.

ELIGIBILITY

Diploma in any branch of Engineering/Technology.

OR

Graduate in any non engineering discipline with 2years work experience.

(Candidates working in the construction industry willbe preferred).

FEES AND SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTFor Indian Nationals resident in India

The total fee for a Certificate Programme isRs.37,079 and it is payable at the time ofenrolment.


The fee for one certificate course is US $ 750 and itis payable at the time of enrolment. Candidates willpay fees to NICMAR Study Centre, Dubai/Bahrain.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The academic requirements of a Certificate Courseare the following:

1. Course Work

i. Studying the Lesson Books sent by SODE.

ii. Studying the books from the List of Readingssent by SODE.

iii. Appear in the examination and pass it.

ASSESSMENT

1. Scheme

The assessment of the Certificate students

is based on the following critieria:

Sr. Item Marks

No.

i Examinations

(Upto a Course) 400

ii. RCC 100

Total 500

CCM 11 Construction Contracts

CCM 12 Tendering & Contracting in Construction

CCM 13 Essentials of Contract Law

CCM 14 Construction Claims

CSM 15 Introduction to Construction Safety

CSM 16 Common Safety Hazards

CSM 17 Laws on Construction Safety, Health and Welfare

CSM 18 Safety Practices and Standards in Construction

NCP 51 Introduction to Construction Equipment and Machines

NCP 52 Introduction to Construction Equipment Planning & Selection

NCP 53 Construction Equipment Maintenance

NCP 55 Case Studies on Construction Equipment Planning & Selection

CQM 23 Quality Assurance Systems

NCP 56 Quality Manual in Building Services

CQM 25 Quality Control in Concreting

CQM 29 Productivity, Safety and Quality

CPM 27 Site Personnel Management

CPM 28 Manpower Planning Techniques

CPM 29 Productivity, Safety and Quality

CPM 30 Labour Laws for Construction Sites

NCP 36 Construction Business Management Techniques

NCP 30 Construction Site Organisation and Administration

NCP 59 Estimating, Costing and Bidding

NCP 37 Contractor / Builder and the Law

Construction Contracts

Management (CCCM)

Construction Safety

Management (CCSM)

Construction Equipment

Management (CCEM)

Construction Quality

Management (CCQM)

Construction Site

Personnel Management (CSPM)

Construction Business

Management (CCBM)

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