LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Programme Specification
BSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of
the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be
expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning
opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes,
content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be
found in Module Specifications and other programme documentation and online at
http://cisinfo.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main
The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed by the University and
may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
Awarding body/institution;
Loughborough University
Teaching institution (if different);
Details of accreditation by a
professional/statutory body;
Name of the final award;
Programme title;
UCAS code;
Date at which the programme
specification was written or
revised.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering
Surveyors
BSc (Hons) DIS., BSc(Hons).
Commercial Management and Quantity
Surveying
HK22
Revised 10.5.10
1. Aims of the programme:
To produce of the highest quality Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
graduates equipped with the necessary skills to reach the highest echelons of the
construction industry.
To provide a high-quality teaching and learning environment in which the student can
develop their cognisance of the construction industry and facilitate lifelong learning
skills that will enhance their ability to sustain the leading edge amongst construction
professionals.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal
reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
The programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.
The programme complies with the generic Building and Surveying Benchmark
Statement that represents the standards for the award of single honours degrees in
Building and Surveying and the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
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The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate
knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following
areas.
3. Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
1. Construction Technology, which leads to a complete understanding of how
building and civil engineering projects are constructed.
2. The fundamental concepts of building services
3. The principles of management.
4. The law as it relates to the construction industry.
5. Economics and economic principles that impact upon society and the
commercial marketplace.
6. Project administration relevant to commercial management and quantity
surveying.
7. The role of the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor in society.
8. Information technology and systems that facilitate the electronic marketplace.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable outcomes to be
achieved and demonstrated:
Knowledge and understanding are taught through a combination of lectures tutorials
workshops and site visits throughout the programme. Assessment is based upon
written examination and course work in ratios of 25-75, 40-60, 50-50, or 100% course
work.
Skills and other attributes:
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
1. Plan, conduct and report a programme of original research.
2. Analyse and solve construction commercial problems, applying professional
judgment to balance risks, costs time, quality and safety.
3. Analyse and solve construction legal problems.
4. Integrate and evaluate information and data from a variety of sources,
including, but by no means limited to, drawings, specifications, codes of
practice, bills of quantities and legal forms of contract.
5. Take a holistic approach to managing value chains for the implementation of
information technology systems.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable outcomes to be
achieved and demonstrated:
Generally, subject specific cognitive skills are developed through the same medium
as knowledge and understanding.
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b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Quantify and measure building and civil engineering structures.
Use survey equipment to survey and produce drawings and reports.
Prepare technical and financial reports and documents.
Give technical and financial presentations.
Use commercial and financial literature effectively.
Take notes effectively.
Use computational tools and packages.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable outcomes to be
achieved and demonstrated:
Subject specific practical skills are generally developed through tutorials and
workshops. Specifically, a team building course is facilitated and assessed by an
outside agency.
c. Key/transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
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Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally).
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Manage resources of time and money.
Use information and communication technology.
Apply mathematical skills (statistics).
Learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations.
Learn effectively for continuing professional development within the context of
professional membership of an authoritative institution.
8. Balance risks and make decisions.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to enable outcomes to be
achieved and demonstrated:
Transferable skills are developed through the teaching and learning and subject
specific skills outlined above.
4. Programme structures and requirements , levels, modules, credits and
awards:
Structure
1. Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Department of
Civil and Building Engineering.
2. The programme leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Science.
3. The duration of the programme is 8 semesters for students undertaking
industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies,
which occurs between Part B and Part C.
4. Students may apply to the Programme Director for permission to undertake
an approved course of study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Such
a course of study must be undertaken in Semester 2 of the second year of the
degree programme.
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The programme regulations should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX and
the relevant Module Specifications. The Department responsible for the programme
will give notice of change.
Full details of the programme regulations can be found at
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/lps/progreg/year/1112/index.htm
5. Criteria for admission to the programme:
Please refer to:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/ug/courses/dept/cv/cmqs/index.htm
Sponsorship
For those eligible for the programme it is an aim that all students should be
sponsored. Students meeting the University selection criteria will be entered into the
University/Consortium database but it will be the responsibility of the students to
contact the consortium companies to seek interviews for sponsorship.
The sponsoring companies for the BSc in Commercial Management and Quantity
Surveying are the major construction companies operating in the UK and overseas.
Many have been involved in undergraduate training and graduate recruitment for
over a quarter of a century. Their experience in training will ensure that periods spent
in industry will be designed to maximise the learning opportunities available whilst
completing academic studies.
All the sponsors are members of the Consortium Committee and meet five times per
year at the University to discuss student recruitment, their specific concerns and
matters concerning the University.
The partnership between the sponsoring companies and the University will ensure
the graduates from this course will be well educated and trained, not only to
maximise their individual potential, but fully equipped to meet the challenging current
and future needs for commercial management and quantity surveying in the industry.
Sponsoring companies are keen to employ students during their Summer and Easter
vacations.
Representatives from the consortium visit the university frequently and take part in
assessment of projects that the students are participated in. In addition many
sponsoring companies provide advice and guidance on many aspects of
construction.
6. Information about assessment regulations:
In order to progress from Parts A and B, or to qualify for the award of an Honours
Degree in Part C, candidates must obtain at least 40% in all modules in each Part.
Relative Weightings of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree
Classification
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Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their
performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in
accordance with the scheme set out in GRUA. The average percentage mark
for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine
the final Programme Mark.
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who
have the right of re-assessment in any Part of the programme to undergo reassessment in the University's special assessment period.
Further information can be obtained from:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/
7. What makes the programme distinctive:
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Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying lay at the very heart of
construction.
Fully accredited by the RICS
Fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors
Fully sponsored by 15 of the countries top construction companies
Modules include construction, management, finance and law
Students spend the whole of the third year in industry with their
sponsors
Programme includes off-campus courses in management and team building
and site surveying.
Site visits in years one and two
Guest speakers include Chief Executives and Financial Directors from the
industry.
A rich blend of teaching staff including high achieving academics in
construction and surveyors with commercial industrial experience.
8. Particular support for learning:
Please refer to
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/templates/notes/lps/
9. Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning:
The University’s formal quality management and reporting procedures are laid out in
its Academic Quality Procedures Handbook, available online at:
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/policy/aqp/index.htm
These are under the overall direction of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching).
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