Undergraduate program
Quantity Surveying
Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying
Program description
Project development is an investment that involves a considerable sum of money and time. Clients will expect their projects to generate value from their investments
They also expect value for money from their projects, which involve the element of time, cost, and quality. These objectives can be achieved through technical knowledge and professional competency, economics evaluation, effective cost management, and selection of appropriate construction procurement with efficient and effective contract management. The role of quantity surveyors through their education, training, and experience will contribute to the effective management of construction cost, project procurement, contract administration, and the giving of advice on development economics and contractual matters.
The program has been designed to offer graduates the opportunity to operate within the existing framework of the Quantity Surveying discipline, the construction industry, and related fields. At a personal level, the graduate will be stimulated to adopt a professional and ethical approach that will allow personal development, foster self-respect, and improve career aspirations.
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Bachelor of Quantity Surveying with Honours
B.QS (Hons)
Real Work. Real Results.
Program Description
Philosophy
The programme is designed to provide a solid academic base and professional expertise in the discipline of Quantity Surveying whilst at the same time developing the students’ knowledge, intellectual and analytical capability, creativity and problem-solving ability. It also addresses the generic skills and capabilities necessary to compete in the employment market.
Aim
The aims of the program are to produce Quantity Surveying graduates who are creative, innovative, and versatile with sound knowledge in construction cost management, administration of tender and construction contracts, and quantification and documentation of construction works; as well as meeting the needs of the nation and able to compete globally.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying with Honours program is accredited by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA). Graduates of this program are eligible to register with the BQSM through various categories of registrations starting as Provisional Quantity Surveyors (PVQS), and later as Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) or Consultant Quantity Surveyors
Award requirements
To be eligible to graduate from this programme, students must achieve a total of not less than 131 credit hours accumulated from courses that are set according to the classification scheme shown in the Classification of Courses section, with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and fulfil other requirements stated in the UTM Academic Regulation