Quantity Surveying - MSc/PGDip

Program Overview

The MSc in Quantity Surveying from TUS is a Level 9 program designed to provide students with practical skills in quantity surveying. The program, which is accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, aims to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in the field and satisfies the educational requirements for becoming a chartered quantity surveyor. The program includes modules covering essential topics such as contract implementation, measurement, procurement, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Program Outline

Quantity Surveying – MSc/PGDip - TUS

Degree Overview:

The MSc in Quantity Surveying is a highly practical Level 9 qualification designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field. The program aims to:

• Enable learners to acquire a highly practical Level 9 qualification in quantity surveying.
• Create a progression opportunity for Level 8 undergraduates and other learners with a mix of academic qualifications, relevant professional institute membership, and experiential learning gained from working within the built environment.
• Provide entry points to the profession of Quantity Surveying.
• Satisfy the educational requirements to enroll in the SCSI APC (become a chartered quantity surveyor) within one year.
The program is fully accredited by both the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Outline:

The program is delivered full-time over one year and is structured as follows:

Year 1:

• Contract Implementation (Credits: 10): This module focuses on developing the student's understanding of the implementation and review process associated with the Capital Works Management Framework.
• Land Use Planning (Elective) (Credits: 5): This module provides learners with the fundamental principles of land use planning in Ireland and its application in the development management process, including the legislative basis.
• Measurement 1 (Quantification & Sustainable Development) (Credits: 5): This module introduces the essential processes and concepts involved in the measurement and tendering of domestic and commercial projects, exploring the work of the quantity surveyor and the industry.
• Measurement 2 (Quantification & BIM) (Credits: 5): This module expands on Measurement 1, enhancing the learner's ability to create effective tender documentation and introducing cost modeling associated with BIM.
• Procurement & Tendering (Credits: 10): This module explores the strategic approach to public procurement leadership, covering topics like partnering, framework agreements, capital works management framework, e-tendering, Construction procurement reform, and sustainability.
• Cost Planning & Commercial Management (Credits: 5): This module addresses strategic issues raised in Procurement & Tendering, exploring new data analytics, business intelligence, and cost modeling methods.
It also covers the project cycle, programming, sequencing, and cash flow analysis.
• Risk and Knowledge Management (Credits: 10): This module incorporates both Risk Management and Knowledge Management, focusing on their roles and applications within the construction industry.
It addresses commercial risk management, insurance, legislation, compliance, and the development and change of these aspects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contract Administration & Dispute Management (Credits: 5): This module builds on Contract Implementation, developing the student's knowledge and skills in contract administration and dispute management techniques associated with the Capital Works Management Framework.
• Construction Economics (Elective) (Credits: 5): This module focuses on the application of economic theory to the construction sector, examining the macroeconomic framework and its impact on the industry, project management, and the global economy's effects on the domestic market.
• Dissertation (Credits: 30): This module assists learners in identifying, understanding, analyzing, and presenting a completed MSc Thesis.

Careers:

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates have the opportunity to pursue further studies at Level 9/10 programs at TUS or other institutions.

Other:

The program is the only one of its type outside of Dublin.