This course aims to create reflective practitioners in quantity surveying who have a knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial management and recognise the significance of process, technology and people to the success of projects. You will critically examine existing practice through implementing process measurement and evaluate alternative strategies for process improvement. You will also develop skills and capabilities to integrate and improve teamwork in construction operations.
Course details
You will learn how to organise and plan the procurement and financial management of construction projects, effectively manage and administer construction contracts and to lead and work effectively with project teams.
Course Structure
This course can be studied full-time on campus or part-time by distance learning. Admission onto the course is in September or January.
The Masters award consists of four taught modules followed by a Dissertation. The PgDip requires the completion of the four taught modules. All modules are delivered over a 15 week period and are mostly assessed through coursework, there are no exams.
For the full-time study option:
You will study two 30 credit taught modules in each of your first two semesters on campus, these are designed to give you the core knowledge required for quantity surveying in construction. In the final semester you will undertake a dissertation worth 60 credits.
For the distance learning study option:
A 30 credit taught module is studied per semester. Assessment of these modules is driven by real-world problems aligned to your workplace and job role. Teaching is based around a virtual learning environment supported by interactive online sessions. In the final two semesters you undertake a dissertation which is also delivered online and incorporates extensive tutor engagement and support.
Dissertation (60 credits)
This module allows you to develop a research proposal with clear aims and objectives related to your study. You will undertake critical analysis of existing research and engage in various forms of recognised research in order to produce a sustained, sophisticated, and logical argument in the form of a written dissertation.
Full-time September Start
Semester 1
Procurement in Construction and Property (30 credits)
- Contractual frameworks
- Procuring design and construction services
- Partnering strategies
- Supply chain management
- Supplier appraisal
- E procurement
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Quantity Surveying in Construction (30 credits)
- General principles in domestic, non-domestic and refurbishment works
- Design appreciation
- Cost control and pricing
- Measurement applications
- Procurement and preparation of contracts
- Claims and dispute resolution
close
Semester 2
Process and Project Systems (30 credits)
- Construction as a manufacturing process
- Lean, agile and flexible production systems
- Management of risk and value
- Generic process models
- Tools and techniques
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Financial and Risk Management(30 credits)
- Decision theory and models
- Risk and uncertainty value
- Fuzzy, chaos and complexity theories
- Risk appraisal techniques and risk transfer
- Financial and value management techniques
- Project evaluation and PFI / PPP effectiveness
- Strategic choice in the context of international projects
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Semester 3
Full-time January Start
Year 1, Semester 2
Process and Project Systems (30 credits)
- Construction as a manufacturing process
- Lean, agile and flexible production systems
- Management of risk and value
- Generic process models
- Tools and techniques
close
Financial and Risk Management(30 credits)
- Decision theory and models
- Risk and uncertainty value
- Fuzzy, chaos and complexity theories
- Risk appraisal techniques and risk transfer
- Financial and value management techniques
- Project evaluation and PFI / PPP effectiveness
- Strategic choice in the context of international projects
close
Year 1, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 1
Procurement in Construction and Property (30 credits)
- Contractual frameworks
- Procuring design and construction services
- Partnering strategies
- Supply chain management
- Supplier appraisal
- E procurement
close
Quantity Surveying in Construction (30 credits)
- General principles in domestic, non-domestic and refurbishment works
- Design appreciation
- Cost control and pricing
- Measurement applications
- Procurement and preparation of contracts
- Claims and dispute resolution
close
Year 2, Semester 2
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Distance Learning September Start
Year 1, Semester 1
Procurement in Construction and Property (30 credits)
- Contractual frameworks
- Procuring design and construction services
- Partnering strategies
- Supply chain management
- Supplier appraisal
- E procurement
Year 1, Semester 2
Process and Project Systems (30 credits)
- Construction as a manufacturing process
- Lean, agile and flexible production systems
- Management of risk and value
- Generic process models
- Tools and techniques
close
Year 1, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 1
Quantity Surveying in Construction (30 credits)
- General principles in domestic, non-domestic and refurbishment works
- Design appreciation
- Cost control and pricing
- Measurement applications
- Procurement and preparation of contracts
- Claims and dispute resolution
close
Year 2, Semester 2
Financial and Risk Management(30 credits)
- Decision theory and models
- Risk and uncertainty value
- Fuzzy, chaos and complexity theories
- Risk appraisal techniques and risk transfer
- Financial and value management techniques
- Project evaluation and PFI / PPP effectiveness
- Strategic choice in the context of international projects
close
Year 2, Semester 3 and Year 3, Semester 1
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Distance Learning January Start
Year 1, Semester 2
Process and Project Systems (30 credits)
- Construction as a manufacturing process
- Lean, agile and flexible production systems
- Management of risk and value
- Generic process models
- Tools and techniques
close
Year 1, Semester 3
Year 2, Semester 1
Procurement in Construction and Property (30 credits)
- Contractual frameworks
- Procuring design and construction services
- Partnering strategies
- Supply chain management
- Supplier appraisal
- E procurement
close
Year 2, Semester 2
Financial and Risk Management(30 credits)
- Decision theory and models
- Risk and uncertainty value
- Fuzzy, chaos and complexity theories
- Risk appraisal techniques and risk transfer
- Financial and value management techniques
- Project evaluation and PFI / PPP effectiveness
- Strategic choice in the context of international projects
close
Year 2, Semester 3
Year 3, Semester 1
Quantity Surveying in Construction (30 credits)
- General principles in domestic, non-domestic and refurbishment works
- Design appreciation
- Cost control and pricing
- Measurement applications
- Procurement and preparation of contracts
- Claims and dispute resolution
close
Year 3, Semester 2 and 3
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Course Enquiries
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