MSc Quantity Surveying

KPT/JPS (PA 3475) 06/18 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The need for quantity surveyors (QS) is vital for the efcient nancial management of construction projects. As a partner university of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the School of the Built Environment is instrumental in meeting the educational needs of QS graduates by building on their previous education and experience to prepare them for the demands of this profession. There is consistent competition amongst those wishing to enter and develop a career in quantity surveying in order to gain an internationally recognised postgraduate qualication, such as the MSc from Heriot-Watt University. Successful completion of the programme develops the necessary skills to provide a quality benchmark recognised by prospective employers to enhance an individuals career progression. Core Courses People and Organisational Management in the Built Environment Contracts and Procurement Construction Practice and Information Technology Value and Risk Management Quantity Surveying Financial Management Construction Financial Management Construction Technology Masters Dissertation Optional Courses (select one) Real Estate Economics Sustainable Design and Development

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
First or second class Honours degree in a relevant discipline. If English is not your rst language then you must provide evidence of prociency equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

DURATION
Full Time: 1 Year Part Time: 2 Years

INTAKE
September

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

See website for details of fees and scholarships.

MSc Quantity Surveying

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The programme is focused on delivering high quality graduates for Quantity Surveying and Built Environment consultancies. However, it is expected that some graduates will nd employment within government agencies and with contracting organisations. A minority of graduates will nd employment elsewhere such as PhD research, teaching, nance and the military.

GET IN TOUCH
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Level 2, Menara PjH No 2 Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Precinct 2 62100 Putrajaya Malaysia Telephone: +603 8881 0918 Fax: +603 8881 0194 Email: HWUM@hw.ac.uk
SERIES NUMBER: LEST 01.03.2013.04.3000

ASSESSMENT METHODS
Assessment of the taught component is through a balance of examinations and coursework.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia registration number: KPT/JPS/DFT/US/W 18 Information correct at date of publication.