NICMAR University, Pune campus, has announced the launch of two new one-year postgraduate diploma programmes — Asset and Facilities Management (PGD AFM) and Ready-Mix Concrete Management (PGD RMCM) — from the upcoming academic year, aimed at addressing emerging talent gaps in India’s construction, real estate, infrastructure and project (CRIP) sector.
Industry estimates indicate a 15–20% increase in demand for asset and facility management professionals by 2030, while India’s ready-mix concrete (RMC) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% between 2023 and 2027, driven by investments in highways, smart cities, metros and affordable housing.
The PGD in Asset and Facilities Management focuses on the post-construction lifecycle of built assets, covering operations planning, maintenance systems, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency and user-centric facility performance. The PGD in Ready-Mix Concrete Management addresses the shortage of skilled professionals in concrete technology, quality assurance, plant operations and logistics.
Speaking on the launch, Dr Tapash Kumar Ganguli, Director-General (Interim), NICMAR, said, “By consulting with industry partners and practitioners, these two new programmes at NICMAR University, Pune Campus – Asset and Facilities Management and Ready-Mix Concrete Management – have been developed to align training with on-ground requirements. The curriculum emphasises applied learning, case-based instruction and exposure to real-world project environments, reflecting the increasing demand for technically grounded managers rather than purely theoretical qualifications.”