Principles of Management for QS Professionals

Module Description

This module will enable participants to develop their abilities to identify and analyse basic concepts and processes of management as applied in quantity surveying (QS) context by looking at all the basic skills of the quantity surveyor in value management, construction procurement, contract administration and cost planning/control project management, and management.

Students will learn about theory of management, various management styles, functions and roles and understand how these principles apply to their work as quantity surveyors.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following: 
  • a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject); 

   

  AND 

  • a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent). 

   

  Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience in a field related to the study programme.  

   

Target Audience

This course is targeted at: 

• individuals aspiring to work as quantity surveyors; 
• individuals who wish to advance their education and gain in depth knowledge and skills related to quantity surveying; 
• individuals already working in the field of quantity surveying who would like to obtain a qualification in quantity surveying. 

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to: 

• quantity surveyor  
• commercial/residential surveyor 
• estimator 

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 42 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 25 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.  

The course comprises:  

• 6 lectures per module; 
• 3-hour lectures (evening); 
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.