This course is designed for those pursuing a career in quantity surveying and commercial management in the construction industry. It includes the study of management and business practice in a construction context as well as law and economics. The course has a broad construction curriculum and develops expertise in relation to the procurement and financial management of construction.

 

The BSc (Hons) Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) aims to:

1. Produce graduates who are equipped to take up responsible professional employment as quantity surveyors and commercial managers in the construction industry.
2. Maintain recognition and accreditation by the appropriate professional institution.
3. Develop the intellectual and practical skills required to collect, analyse and interpret information, evaluate evidence and opinion, solve problems, reach sound judgements and communicate them effectively.
4. Produce graduates who have knowledge and understanding of the construction industry, construction technology and the organisation and management of construction procurement.
5. Develop understanding of the context within which graduates will work and the impact of changing social, economic, legal, cultural, environmental and technological frameworks on their working lives.
6. Prepare students for work in a business-based and project-based, multidisciplinary industry.
7. Develop specific skills and expertise relating to the procurement and financial management of construction work.
8. Develop transferable skills that are required for study and employment and give students the confidence and ability to embrace change, engage in future study or research and career development.