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Masters in Quantity Surveying in Malaysia in 2024

Master of Science in Quantity Surveying & International Procurement MSc

International Islamic University Malaysia Malaysia

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Masters in Quantity Surveying in Malaysia

Study Quantity Surveying Masters Programmes

A quantity surveyor is someone who estimates the costs involved in construction projects, be that large scale or small construction projects. Drawing on mathematics skills, a quantity surveyor will also have a strong understanding of civil engineering, construction methods and geography. As a quantity surveyor, you will be able to appraise a project from the start and supply you customers with costs analysis, and follow the project through to completion with your customer, providing support along the way.

The topics you are likely to cover when studying Quantity Surveying include:

  • Mathematics
  • Civil engineering
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Construction methods
  • Built environment
  • Law
  • Cost management

Graduates of a degree in quantity surveying find careers as Quantity Surveyors in a variety of areas such as local and central government, and in private industry.

The skills you learn when studying for a degree in Quantity Surveying also translate well to other careers such as Business advisor, Project management and Property development.

Undergraduate programmes in Quantity Surveying are commonly available at universities around the world as:

  • Master of Science (MSc), which typically take 1-2 years to complete when studied full-time

Entry requirements for a postgraduate programme in Quantity Surveying will usually include a bachelor/undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as mathematics, quantity surveying, civil engineering and construction management.

Malaysia

Malaysia is a great study abroad destination for students who want to explore a diverse and vibrant country. There are lots of different ethnic groups and cultures who all mingle peacefully, and you can take advantage of the modern cities, gorgeous beaches and interesting rainforests. Malaysia's higher education system is still relatively young, but is developing rapidly. This is demonstrated by the fact that there are several of Malaysia's universities consistently included in the QS World University rankings top 500.

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