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MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

The course

Delivery type
Weekday evenings and Saturday
Duration
1 year (full-time) / 2 years (part-time)
Intake date
September, January
Location
Dubai
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Overview

As competition grows amongst those wishing to enter and develop a career in the construction industry, this internationally recognised qualification provides a quality benchmark for prospective employers and can enhance career progression.

Taught using principles applicable to quantity surveying across many industrial sectors, the programme provides graduates with a strong and in-depth knowledge of the subject area.

Eligible students can also take advantage of unique internship opportunities with our highly reputed industry partners.

Internship opportunities

We are committed to maximising employability in a post COVID-19 world.

Eligible students who participate in this programme can take advantage of unique internship opportunities with our highly reputed industry partners.

The internships will be subject to a minimum level of academic performance, demonstrated transferrable skills (for example, communication and teamwork) and successful assessments with the industry partner.

Professional recognition

The programme is accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

On successful completion of the MSc in Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying, graduates may apply for RICS membership. Following the successful completion of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) graduate members will achieve full chartered status.

January entrants

Students starting the programme in January should note that it runs full-time for 2 semesters (12 months) + dissertation (February to April, 3 months) (total 16 months), or part-time runs for 4 semesters (24 months) + dissertation (March to August, 6 months) (total 30 months). 

Students enrolling for the January intake programmes are not required to be be on campus during the summer break.

Accreditation

Read more about the UAE Federal Accreditation.

Course content

Students take four courses in Semester 1 and a further four courses in Semester 2.

Taught courses include:

  • Contracts and Procurement
  • Value and Risk Management
  • Construction Technology
  • Construction Financial Management
  • Quantity Surveying Financial Management
  • Construction Practices and Information Technology
  • People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment
  • Sustainability in Civil Engineering (optional)
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation (optional)
  • Macroeconomics Finance and the Built Environment (optional)

In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project. Students can study individual courses to meet the continued professional learning requirements of the built environment professions.

Entry requirements

For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered.

To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

If you hold a degree from a different background and believe you may qualify for this programme or to find out more about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk

English language requirements

Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (with all elements passed at 6.0 or above). Applicants who have completed secondary and tertiary education will need to provide documentary evidence. A minimum of one year full-time study in English will be required.

Fees and funding

  • AED 91990*

* All tuition fees inclusive of VAT

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