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    Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool John Moores University

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    United Kingdom, Liverpool

    University RankQS Ranking
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,400  / year
    Next Intake September-2023

    Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

    About

    About this course

    Fast track your career with this RICS accredited Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management Masters from LJMU and prepare for senior management roles.

    • This Programme is also available as a 240 credit routeway including a Group Project and Dissertation
    • Study on a course supported by industrial partners such as Laing O'Rourke and Lovell, and professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
    • Benefit from the internationally recognised research of our Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Research Institute
    • Opt for the part-time, day release study option if you are already in employment
    • Look forward to career roles as a Contractor, Supply Chain Manager, Consultant or within QS client organisations

    This Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management MSc is the ideal degree if you want to move into a senior management role in this highly challenging and dynamic industry.

    Cost management of construction processes is vital throughout the life cycle of a project. This requires a good understanding of the commercial aspects of development and construction, and the environment in which these operate.

     

    On this course you will address projects from the perspectives of both demand and supply, and focus on the procurement and financial control of construction projects. The programme is ideally suited to students involved in the procurement of built assets, for example on behalf of project sponsors in the public sector. In addition to RICS accreditation and a Masters qualification, you will also gain many lifelong managerial and professional career skills through the programme.

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      Course modules

      Discover the building blocks of your programme

      Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.

      Core modules

      Sustainable Procurement
      20 credits

      This module develops your ability to advise construction clients and contractors regarding procurement and sustainability issues at organisation and project levels. It aims to:

      • examine existing procurement options and their ability to meet client requirements
      • examine sustainable construction and the development of procurement strategies addressing sustainable construction principles

      Construction Contract Strategy
      20 credits

      This module develops a strategic knowledge and critical appreciation of construction contract law to enable you to consider, in depth, its application to construction and engineering projects.

      Quantity Surveying Professional Skills
      20 credits

      This module develops practical and team skills within the context of a Quantity Surveyor working on an industry project. It enables you to apply the theory, concepts and procedures of quantity surveying professional skills, using industry standards.

      Collaborative BIM Project
      20 credits

      This module develops your practical and team skills, within the context of collaborative working, on an industry project. You will follow BIM protocols and practice as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary project team to achieve project success.

      Research Methods
      10 credits

      This module focuses on your critical understanding of the research process. In preparation for your research study, it also develops skills in research design, implementation and presentation. You will come to understand the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake research in the built environment.

      Dissertation
      60 credits

      This module develops and tests your ability to prepare a dissertation, based on the study of a subject related to your chosen discipline within the built environment. Dissertation preparation normally takes place after completion of the Postgraduate Diploma stage.

      Disciplines

      Faculty of Engineering and Technology

      Requirements

      Entry Requirements

      Applicants require a Bachelor's degree with GPA: 2.5/4.0 /Good.

      Career

      LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

      When you graduate with an MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, you will enjoy full exemption (excepting the Assessment of Professional Competence) from the RICS educational requirements and be eligible for direct entrance on to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence professional training programme.

      Fee Information

      Tuition Fee

      GBP 17,400  / year

      How to Apply

      Submit your application
      Once you are happy that you satisfy the entry criteria, you should begin your application. You have a choice to apply direct to the University via our online application form or visit one of our trusted recruitment agents overseas who can do this on your behalf. You can find their details by searching for your country on our website. 

      What happens next?

      Check your emails regularly. Your offer will come in the form of an email with your official offer letter attached. Simply accept or decline your offer by clicking on the appropriate buttons in your email. 

      Once an offer has been made, applicants will have a further 28 days to pay a deposit for the course. 

      And then?
      Download your Campus Connect app and meet your new classmates! All of our offer holders receive exclusive access to our Campus Connect app, where they can meet others on their course, read articles about the city and University and chat in open or private forums with members of staff and current students to build a community before they begin their course. 

      Important Considerations

      If you wish to apply to study a full-time taught Masters, Masters by Research, MPhil/PhD at LJMU, you should check if you also require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. It can take four to six weeks to receive an ATAS certificate, so please make sure you apply as early as possible. You can find out more on the British Government website.

      In order to obtain a student visa you will also need to show evidence that the money required to cover your tuition fees and living expenses has been in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days and within one month prior to submitting your visa application. It is therefore very important that you make sure your finances are in place before applying for your visa. For advice on any aspect of the application process, please check the latest UK government advice.

      The University may make changes to a programme of study or module where such changes are deemed to be beneficial to students, are minor in nature and unlikely to impact negatively upon students or become necessary due to circumstances beyond the control of the University. Where such decisions are made, you will be informed of every outcome. 

      Any Questions?

      Our International Recruitment Team are always here to support you. They are available at numerous times throughout the month via our On Demand platform. Chat to them in our regular online drop-in sessions.  

      Applying for a Research degree
      Before you apply, we recommend that you contact the Faculty or School you are interested in to check that they have an appropriate supervisor who can enrich and support your research. Entry requirements for our research degrees can be found in the online postgraduate fact files. Once you are confident you have the support in place, you should submit your application and allow your faculty to process your application officially.

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