M.Sc. Quantity Surveying

Master of Science in Quantity Surveying

M.Sc. Quantity Surveying

1. List of Academic Staff

Names	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
G. Amuda-Yusuf	Reader & Ag. Head of Department. B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (Salford); Ph.D. (Johor); FNIQS, RQS	Cost Management of Building services
P. O. Lawal	Reader, B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (U.K); Ph.D. (Jos); FNIQS, RQS	Construction Management
B. Suleiman	Senior Lecturer, DIP (Burgas); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Varna); MNIQS, RQS	Construction Management
M. A. Shogo	Senior Lecturer, ND (Kwara Poly); B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Johor); MNIQS, RQS	Risk Management
A. A. Arowosegbe	Senior Lecturer, HND (Owo); PGD (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Akwa); Ph.D. (Johor, Malaysia) FNIQS, RQS	Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
Ranti T. Adebiyi	Senior Lecturer, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); MBA (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); FNIQS, RQS	Construction Health and Safety Management
A. I. Jimoh	Lecturer I, ND (Kaduna Poly); B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); MBA (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); FNIOB, RBlder	Construction Management
K. Ibrahim	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (South Africa); MNIOB, RBlder	Construction Technology
T.O. Olowa	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Lagos); FNIQS, RQS	Cost Management
A. S. Rasheed	Lecturer I, B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (Lagos); MNIQS, RQS	Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
*A. A. Jimoh	Professor, B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE, R.Engr.	Building Structures
*A. A. Adedeji	Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Prague); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria); MNIEM, MNICE, MACEN, MNGA, R.Engr.	Heavy Engineering Construction
* A.I. Bako	Reader, HND, FTP, B.Sc. (NOUN); MURP (Ibadan); MBA (Ilorin); Ph.D. (FUT, Akure); MNITP, RTP	Urban Planning
*A. Babalola	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor)	Surveying and Geo-informatics

*N. A. Bello

Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc. (Ibadan)

Facilities Management

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The programme is for graduates of Quantity Surveying seeking a specialty, working class Quantity Surveyors, and other related disciplines who wish to advance their frontiers of Quantity Surveying knowledge. It is an opportunity to contribute to the public, the understanding of Science, Engineering and Technology.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of M.Sc. Quantity Surveying programme is to develop reflective practitioners who have knowledge and understanding of procurement and financial management. The primary focus is on developing relevant core skills that provide solid and comprehensive foundation for effective cost management of construction projects. The secondary focus is on providing some degree of flexibility that enable students target at specialisation and choose their career paths through selection of appropriate courses. The M.Sc. Quantity Surveying programme has become particularly important in order to address further contributions to the development of academic manpower and promotion of research in a range of specialised areas related to the profession of Quantity Surveying.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim is to provide competent graduates who wish to progress their careers in the field of Quantity Surveying (QS) permitting entry to the built environment sector, enabling them to achieve a level of attainment equivalent to an M.Sc. This aim will be fulfilled through the

following objectives:

1. to develop learning which contributes to the educational requirement for Quantity Surveying in the area of building cost control and measurement;
2. to provide an in-depth coverage of contract and procurement skills to an acceptable standard;
3. to develop transferable skills appropriate to professional practice in the fields of quantity surveying, construction practice in the built environment profession and management; and
4. to prepare graduates for further academic and research pursuit in the various fields within the quantity surveying specialties.

E. Admission Requirements

To gain admission into M.Sc. Degree in Quantity Surveying, applicants must hold either:

1. a minimum of second class lower honours degree in Quantity Surveying from University of Ilorin or any other recognised University, or
2. a 3^rd class degree in Quantity Surveying with at least five years of relevant experience or with full membership of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and at least three years of relevant experience, or
3. a PGD in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university and with a CGPA of 3.0 and above.

In each of the case (i) – (iii), candidates are expected to have at least five O ‗level credits, which must include Mathematics, Physics, English, and any two from Chemistry, Economics,

Technical Drawing, Geography, and Biology.

F. Duration of the Programme

The taught aspect of the M.Sc. Quantity Surveying programme will involve lectures, course work and seminar/workshop to be pursued only on full time basis. However, candidates may choose to revert to part-time status after completion of the taught component. Whether or not a  candidate continues on full-time basis after completion of the taught part, the maximum duration for completing the programme is 36 months.

G. Detailed Course Description

QTS 801 Advance Measurement and Specification 3 Credits

Relationship between Resources of Clients and Specification. Evaluation of Architectural design and implications for measurements and description. An overview of systems of measurements and description. Measurements of typical schemes/projects 15h (T); 90h (P); C

QTS 802 Cost Estimating and Modelling       3 Credits

Concepts   of    estimating. Computerised estimating system. Tools and techniques used for monitoring. Managing and controlling costs of building and engineering systems. Cost modelling. Exploration in cost modelling. Product and process modelling. Delay in cost modelling. Practical application of cost modelling to cost planning and control of engineering projects. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 803 Construction Contracts and Procurement 3 Credits

Advanced procurement practices. Construction project procurement. Procurement arrangement options. Construction contracts used in the Nigerian construction industry (JCT, FIDIC, FMW etc.). Principles of Contract Law. Partnering. Procurement through Public Private Partnerships. Claims. Negotiating. Managing Conflicts and Disputes. Mechanisms used by a typical standard form of construction contract. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 804 Project Management: Theory and Practice 3 Credits

History and development of project management up to the present day. Project management concepts. Roles and responsibilities of project managers.Organisational structures. Relevant construction project management practice standards. Project implementation. Project teams. Project leadership. Project communication. Relationships with clients, users and funding bodies. Client briefing. Network analysis. Computer aided project planning. Relationships between time, cost and quality. Human and technical aspects of project management. Comparison of international project management best practices. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 805 Construction Practices and Information Technology 3 Credits

Management Information systems for integrated work environment. Electronic Documents Management. Development strategy for information systems. Introduction to IT Infrastructure and EDI. E-business    in construction. Building Information Modelling (BIM). Mobile computing in construction. Smart/Intelligent Building. Information systems and Knowledge Management. IT-ethics and human-IT relationship 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 806 Proposal Developments and Seminar 3 Credits

This course entails proposal development and presentation at the departmental seminar series to reflect the student‘s intended research area. 135h (P); C

QTS 807 Applied Research Methods 3 Credits

Research skill required to undertake a thesis and technical report writing. Research theory, identification and development. Market research. Sources of research information. Assimilation and synthesis of research information. Literature reviews. Literature synthesis and theory development. Research methodology. Hypothesis generation and evaluation. Data collection and processing techniques. Referencing systems/styles and effective ways for writing abstracts. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 808 Advanced Operations Research 3 Credits

Advance concepts, principles and application of operations research techniques in construction. Decision theory. Systems theory. Linear and dynamic programming. Network analysis. Learning curves. Queuing. Optimization. Forecasting. Statistical quality control. Inventory control/management.30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 809 Construction Financial Management 3 Credits

Importance of financial management and control in contracting. Corporate strategies in construction companies. Financial management at the company level. Cash flow forecasting. Costing. Cost and value reconciliation. Production of financial accounts for construction companies. Corporate analysis. Ratio analysis pplied in construction. Economic comparison. Profitability measurement. Construction plant financial appraisal. Calculation of plant hire rate. Development appraisal techniques. 45h (T); E

QTS 810 Sustainable Design and Development Economics 3 Credits

The principles and practice of sustainability issues as they relate to the built environment. Critical understanding of the development process and stages. Sustainable design. Housing quality. Place identity and character. Public realm. Site briefing. The planning system. Urban design and housing quality. Policy framework. Climate aspect of safety. Planting. Management. Housing layouts. Accessible environments. Market and needs analysis. Developer’s budget. Cash flow and financial appraisal. Risk analysis 45h (T); E

QTS 811 Strategic Management in Construction 3 Credits

Development of organisational plans. Strategic Management Concepts. External and Internal Environment Analysis. Financial Strategies. Decision and Analytical Tools. Total Quality Management. Business Process Re-engineering. Performance measurement and tools. Corporate Strategic Events. Leadership and Decision-  making. Corporate Social Responsibility. Marketing of services. Construction performance and causes of Project Management failures. Lessons learned from  other industries. Lean Construction. Performance Measurement and Benchmarking. Leadership and Influence. Supply Chain Management and Strategic Partnering. 45h (T); E

QTS 812 Macroeconomics, Finance and the Built Environment 3 Credits

Interaction of the economy with the built environment. Financial control methods. Relevant macroeconomic theory. Analysis of the complex relationships between the economy and the real estate market. Advanced analysis of financial market structures and partnerships.  Property  market  cycles  including  long  waves  of  urban development. Financing of infrastructure projects including private finance, initiative. Public-private partnership models including tax incentives. 45h (T); E

QTS 899 Dissertation 6 Credits

Independent research project approved by the department 270 (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

To obtain an M.Sc. degree in Quantity Surveying, the student must pass 36 Credits comprising 30 Credits of Core Courses and 6 Credits of Elective Courses.

I. Summary

Compulsory Courses: QTS 801(3), 802(3), 803(3), 804(3), 805(3), 806(3), 807(3),

808(3), 899(6) = 30 Credits

Elective Courses: QTS 809(3), 810(3), 811(3), 812(3)  =  6 Credits

Total   = 36 Credits