Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying MSc

MScPostgraduateUrban Planning
Part Time Available

About This Programme

One-year MSc (full-time) preparing students for chartered quantity surveying and commercial management practice. Mandatory courses: Advanced Construction Technology, Strategic Commercial Management, Value and Risk Management, Information and Innovation Technologies in Construction Practice, Quantity Surveying Financial Management, Construction Financial Management, People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment. Optional courses: Sustainability for Construction Professionals, Urban Economy and Property Markets, Real Estate Appraisal and Finance, Integrated Project. All students complete a research project / dissertation. Internship opportunities available with industry partners. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent overseas qualification. IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5). Accreditations: RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), graduates may apply for RICS membership and pursue chartered status via the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC); UAE MoHESR; UK QAA. September and January intakes. Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years (12 months coursework + 3-month dissertation FT; 24 months + 6-month dissertation PT). Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global. Teaching staff include Karima Hamani (Associate Professor).

What You'll Study

Year 1, September Intake - Dubai

Course Guide In addition to all 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.

  • Advanced Construction Technology
  • Strategic Commercial Management
  • Value and Risk Management
  • Information and Innovation Technologies in Construction Practice
  • Quantity Surveying Financial Management
  • Construction Financial Management
  • People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment

Optional courses

  • Sustainability for Construction Professionals
  • Urban Economy and Property Markets
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Finance
  • Integrated Project

Year 1, January Intake - Dubai

Course Guide In addition to all 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.

  • Information and Innovation Technologies in Construction Practice
  • Quantity Surveying Financial Management
  • People and Organisation Management in the Built Environment
  • Construction Financial Management
  • Advanced Construction Technology
  • Strategic Commercial Management
  • Value and Risk Management

Optional courses

  • Sustainability for Construction Professionals
  • Urban Economy and Property Markets
  • Real Estate Appraisal and Finance
  • Integrated Project

Entry Requirements

Academic: 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.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

MoHESR and QAA This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom. RICS The programme is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 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.

Programme Details

Award

MSc

Start Date

September, January

Duration

1 year

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Urban Planning

Study Pattern

Full time / Part time

Delivery Format

In person