MASTER OF SCIENCE IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
The philosophy of MSc Quantity Surveying programme is to develop reflective practitioners who have knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial management and recognise the significance of process, technology and people to the success of construction-related projects. The primary focus is on developing relevant core skills that provide solid and comprehensive foundation for effective cost management of construction projects. The secondary focus is on providing some degree of flexibility that enable students target at specialisation and choose their career paths through selection of appropriate courses.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain admission into any of the postgraduate programmes, applicants must meet the current entry requirements prescribed by the Postgraduate School of ABU.For MSc level entry, applicants must hold either:
- A minimum of second class lower honours degree in Quantity Surveying or other relevant degree from ABU or any other recognised University, or
- A 3rd class degree in Quantity Surveying with at least five years of relevant experience or with full membership of a relevant professional institution and at least three years of relevant experience, or
- A PGD qualification in a relevant course from a recognised university and with a CGPA of 3.0 and above.
In each of the case (a) – (c) above, candidates are expected to have at least five credits, which must include: Mathematics; Physics; English; and Chemistry/Economics/Technical Drawing. It should be noted that candidates without degree in Quantity Surveying at second class level and above may be required to take some remedial courses at undergraduate level.
