Bachelor of Quantity Surveying

Program/MQR No.

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) / No. MQR (10258)

Brief introduction

The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours) at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) aims to fill a need for professionals in the construction industry with a sound knowledge of construction economics, technology and management; and the Islamic perspective of man’s Khalifah on earth and the ability to apply this knowledge to the complex and dynamic situations prevailing within the construction industry and the process of construction procurement of which it is comprised.

The objectives of the programme is:

To train individuals to become highly competent and knowledgeable Quantity Surveyors focusing on good management of expenditure in construction procurement.

To instil a sense of responsibility and commitment to the way in which scarce economic resources in construction procurement are being utilised and to the overall social and economic development needs of the ummah.

To instil strong sense of honesty and transparency in the administration of construction contracts underpinned by strong Islamic ethics and moral values.

To provide leadership and become the centre of excellence in Quantity Surveying and construction procurement studies through the use of the state of the art information and communication technology.

To provide leadership and become an international centre of excellence in research and development for Quantity Surveying and construction procurement studies.

Program Outcome

At the end of the programme, the students should be able to:

Think in an analytical and critical manner; communicate professional and personal ideas, opinions and findings effectively; provide leadership (where appropriate) and be an effective team player; and provide services/execute task related to Quantity Surveying with high Islamic ethics and moral values.

Manage construction expenditure to achieve value for money from preliminary estimate to final account; measurement and estimating of construction works; payments; cost planning and cost control; bidding and project cash flows.

Advise on the selection of the most appropriate procurement system and contractual arrangement including innovative approaches; administer tender and construction contract within the context of time, cost and quality.

Apply knowledge and skills in technology (traditional and innovative) in the provisions of services or to execute tasks related to Quantity Surveying.

Apply knowledge and skills in managing tasks, people and organisation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and the practice of Quantity Surveying in an international context.

Career Opportunities

•    Working with organisations/companies related to built environment
-    Government departments and agencies
-    Government related companies
- Private developers
-    Consultants
-    Contractors
-    Suppliers
•    Working with organisations/companies related to oil and gas.
•    Working with insurance companies.
•    Working with manufacturers.
•    Setting up of own businesses.

Program Structure

University Required Courses (20 Credit Hours)

Course Code		Course *Title*
MPU 3112		Hubungan Etnik (Malaysian Only)
MPU 3122		Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) Malaysia Only
LM 1020		Bahasa Melayu 1 for Nusantara (Nusantara Only)
LM 1021		Bahasa Melayu 2 for Nusantara (Nusantara Only)
LM 1040		Bahasa Melayu 1 for International (International Only)
LM 1041		Bahasa Melayu 2 for International (International Only)
UNGS 2060		Malay Virtues Heritage & Malaysian Society (International & Nusantara)
TQ 1001		Tilawah Al-Quran 1
TQ 2001		Tilawah Al-Quran 2
LQ 1008		Quranic Language 1
LQ 2008		Quranic Language 2
CCUB 1621		Usrah 1 (BUDI)
CCUB 1621		Usrah 2 (BUDI)
CCUB 3621		Usrah 3 (BUDI)
CCUB 4622		Usrah 4 (BUDI)
CCLM 2051		Leadership Package 1
CCFM 2052		Leadership Package 2
CCAC XXXX		Skills Package 1
CCAC XXXX		Skills Package 2
UNGS 2080		Ethics and Fiqh for Contemporary Issues
UNGS 2090		The Islamic Worldview, Knowledge and Civilization
UNGS 2011		Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
LE 4000		English for Academic Writing

Kulliyyah Required Courses (5 Credit Hours)

Course Code		Course title
AAR 1230		Quran Sunnah and Built Environment
LM 2026		Bahasa Melayu Kerjaya (Malaysian Only)

Department Required Courses (120 Credit Hours)

Year 1: Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	*Contact Hour*	Pre-Requisite
AQS 1193	Principles of Estimating for Building Works 1	2	3	-
AQS 1100	Principles of Measurement of Building Works 1	4	8	-
AQS 1191	Principles of Building Construction 1	3	3	-
AQS 1160	Environmental and Material Sciences	2	2	-
AQS 1180	Principles of Structures 1	2	2	-
AQS 1101	Understanding Working Drawings	2	4	-
AQS 1192	ICT for the built environment	2	2	-

Year 1: Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	*Contact Hour*	Pre-Requisite
AQS 1290	Principles of Estimating for Building Works 2	2	3	AQS 1193
AQS 1200	Principles of Measurement of Building Works 2	4	8	AQS 1100
AQS 1291	Principles of Building Construction 2	3	3	-
AQS 1250	Introduction to the Processes of Construction Procurement	2	2	-
AQS 1280	Principles of Structures 2	2	2	AQS 1180
AQS 1292	Land Surveying	2	2	-
AQS 1241	Legal Studies for Quantity Surveyors 1	2	2	-

Year 1: Semester 3
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	*Contact Hour*	Pre-Requisite
AQS 1301	Integrated/Multi-disciplinary Project 1	3	6	-

Year 2: Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	*Contact Hour*	Pre-Requisite
AQS 2190	Principles of Estimating for Building Services and External Works	2	3	AQS 1290
AQS 2100	Principles of Measurement of Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel	4	8	AQS 1200
AQS 2191	Building and Engineering Services	3	3	AQS 1291
AQS 2151	Pre-contract Administration for Quantity Surveyors	3	4	-
AQS 2151	Economics for Quantity Surveyor 1	2	2	AQS 1250
AQS 2143	Legal Studies for Quantity Surveyors 2	2	2	AQS 1241

Year 2: Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	*Contact Hour*	Pre-Requisite
AQS 2230	Construction Economics 1	3	4	-
AQS 2200	Principles of Measurement of Building Services and External Works	4	8	AQS 2100
AQS 2291	Advanced Building Construction	3	3	AQS 2191
AQS 2252	Post-contract Administration for Quantity Surveyors 1	3	4	AQS 2151
AQS 2241	Economics for Quantity Surveyor 2	2	2	AQS 2141
AQS 2244	Advanced legal studies (Construction) for Quantity Surveyors	2	2	AQS 2143

Year 3: Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	Contact Hour	Pre-Requisite
AQS 3130	Construction Economic 2	3	4	AQS 2230
AQS 3100	Principles of Measurement of Advanced Building Works and Services	4	8	AQS 2200
AQS 3192	Civil Engineering Construction 1	3	3	AQS 2291
AQS 3152	Post-contract Administration for Quantity Surveyors	3	4	AQS 2252
AQS 3140	Post-contract Administration for Quantity Surveyors	2	2	AQS 1250

Year 3: Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	Contact Hour	Pre-Requisite
AQS 3271	Practical Training	0	1

Year 4: Semester 1
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	Contact Hour	Pre-Requisite
AQS 4102	Principles of Measurement of Civil Engineering Works	4	8	AQS 3100
AQS 4152	Advanced Post-contract Administration for Quantity Surveyors	3	4	AQS 3152
AQS 4192	Civil Engineering Construction 2	3	3	AQS 3192
AQS 4141 or 4131	International Construction Procurement or Property Investment and Valuation	2	2	AQS 3140
AQS 4150	Quantity Surveying Practice and Administration	2	2	AQS 3271
AQS 4142	Principles of Islam in Construction Procurement	2	2	AQS 1250
AAR 4171	Research Methods for the Built Environment	3	3	AQS 1250

Year 4: Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hour	Contact Hour	Pre-Requisite
AQS 4202	Principles of Measurement of Advanced Civil Engineering Works	4	8	AQS 4102
AQS 4240	Construction Business	2	2	AQS 3150
AQS 4290 or 4291	Facilities Management or Value Engineering and Management	2	2	AQS 3130
AQS 4292	Project Management for the Built Environment	2	2	-
AQS 4270	Dissertation	6	2	AQS 4171

Duration of Study

4 years (full time) of 9 semesters, to a maximum of 6 years (12 semesters).

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