Frequently Asked Questions

1) How much is the total course fee for the degree completion?
The total course fee is 15,000 USD (500 USD per credit) for the complete 30 credits PM-TB program. In addition to the mentioned fee the applicant need to pay one-time registration fee of 800 USD. On a case-to-case basis we may also consider fellowships for the applicants which they can avail in their last semester.

2) Are the enrolled participants in PM-TB required to visit AIT at one time?
Yes, the participants need to come to AIT campus once a semester for the courses they had enrolled. At AIT campus the participants will have one-on-one interaction platform with faculty as well as industry experts. The in-class sessions at AIT campus will also include seminar on special topics to be delivered by invited experts. The in-class sessions will also include the final exams that the participants needs to undertake for the enrolled courses.

3) What is the set-up of the online classroom instruction? e.g. by skype or any online communications device.
The PM-TB program will offered through AIT Share (AIT’s online knowledge platform).

4) What is the lecture time flexibility?
For the online component for each of the courses, the participants can access the course materials (audio, video, presentations, apps, links, etc.) anytime by login to AIT Share. For the in-class sessions with faculty the participants needs to be at AIT campus at the end of each semester.

5) How can the enrolled participants raise questions during the course?
In the online component of the courses, the participants will be able to raise question through chat on selected hours every day/ every week.

6) How many units should the enrolled participants take per semester?
The participants can enroll for a minimum of 3 credits to a maximum of 9 credits per semester. Though we advise that the participants evaluate the time based on the credits for each course and then enroll.

7) Do the enrolled participants need to take the entrance exam to qualify? If yes, when will the examination for applicants for PM-TB January 2024?
Yes, there will be an online aptitude test. We are now accepting applications for January 2024 semester. For January Semester 2024, the aptitude test will be conducted during the month December 2023.

8) Are there any English language proficiency requirements?

Yes, AIT has English language proficiency entry and exit requirements.

Entry Requirements: For entry requirements applicants need to submit English language proficiency score of TOEFL iBT: 80, or IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (Band 6.0 in writing), or AIT English language test: 6.0.

For the applicants having IELTS (Academic): Band 5.0 or 5.5 in writing, or AIT English test score of 5.0 or 5.5 will still be considered for entry into PMTB though they need to meet the following Exit Requirement:

Exit Requirements: Applicants considered for enrollment in PMTB with IELTS (Academic): Band 5.0 or 5.5 in writing, or AIT English test : 5.0 or 5.5 need to submit IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (Band 6.0 in writing) as an Exit Requirement and to be considered to be awarded Professional Master in Structural Design of Tall Buildings.