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Diploma in Quantity Surveying

Flexible mode of study: Full-time/ Part-time (weekend mode)

This two-year diploma program has an equal blend of theoretical, practical, ethical and environmental based courses that meet the needs of the country, industries, and society as a whole.

 

Program Description:

The Diploma in Quantity Surveying aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills essential for a career in quantity surveying.. It provides specialized occupational skill sets, enabling students to perform the key responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor with a strong sense of responsibility. Graduates will be capable of effectively collaborating with professionals in other construction-related disciplines. The diploma allows students to apply their technical and legal knowledge to the construction industry, preparing them for a successful career in this field.

The diploma is awarded after the completion of 62 credit hours, including compulsory industrial internship and a project course. 

One of the award requirements is that students are expected not only to pass the required courses but also to achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above.

Program Objectives: 

The Diploma in Quantity Surveying aims to:

  • Produce graduates who can assist national and international firms with day-to-day QS duties.
  • Gain knowledge in a focused area to pursue a career in industry.
  • Prepare students to work effectively and conduct themselves ethically in their professional environments.
  • Develop skills in quantity surveying.

Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria:

  • A pass in the General Certificate Diploma or equivalent with a grade not less than “C” in the following subjects:
    • Physics or Chemistry
    • Pure Maths or Applied Maths
    • Equivalent industrial or technical subjects
    • Economics and Arts
  • A pass in the university entrance test with a minimum average of 60%.

Study Plan:

Year 1
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
COURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITS
University English I 3 University English II 3
Construction Materials 2 Oman: State and People 3
Mathematics for Quantity Surveying 3 Accounting Principles for Quantity Surveyors 2
Engineering Drawings 2 Elements of Concrete and Steel Structures 2
Information System & Multimedia 2 Land Surveying Principles and Lab 3
Construction Technology I 3 Architectural and Structural Drawings 2
Total Credits (6 Courses) 15 Total Credits (6 Courses) 15

 

Year 2
SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4
COURSES CREDITS COURSES CREDITS
Civil Engineering Construction I 2 Industrial Internship 2
Construction Laws and Legal Methods 3 Construction Economics I 3
Building Information Modelling I 3 Statistics for Quantity Surveying 3
Quantification and Cost Management I 3 Procurement and Tendering 3
Building Services I 2 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
Rate Analysis and Specifications 3 Project Study I 2
Total Credits (6 Courses) 16 INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP COURSE TO BE TAKEN UP DURING SEMESTER BREAK INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP COURSE TO BE TAKEN UP DURING SEMESTER BREAK
    Total Credits (6 Courses) 16

Program Articulation:

This program allows students to graduate with a ‘Diploma in Quantity Surveying’ upon successful completion of 62 credit hours. To qualify for the diploma, students must pass all the required courses and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0. 

Students after successful completion of this proposed Diploma and if they meet the set academic grades can apply for continuing their studies in the same chosen field of study for any other relevant field.

Post-Diploma Journey:

Students who complete 62 credit hours and are awarded the Diploma can pursue and complete the Bachelor’s in one of the following streams:

  • BSc in Quantity Surveying
  • BSc in Construction Management
  • BSc in Project Management

Key Job Prospects:

  • Junior Quantity Surveyors
  • Assistant Quantity Surveyors
  • Assistant BIM Surveyors
  • Junior Estimators

Higher Education Pathways:

After gaining work experience students can return to complete a bachelor ‘s degree at the National university.

Career Opportunities

  • Ministries and Municipalities
  • Private Consultant Firms
  • Project Management Firms
  • Banks
  • Insurance Companies
  • Contractors/Subcontractors
  • Educational and Training Institutes
  • Self-Employment Opportunities

They would also strive to pursue advanced education, and other creative and innovative efforts in science, engineering, and technology to take part in the nation-building initiatives.

Students after successful completion of this proposed Diploma and if they meet the set academic grades can apply for continuing their studies in the same chosen field of study for any other relevant field.

International Internship and Collaborations:

  • Practical skills and internships are integral to this program structure. The Diploma program, which is embedded within the BS Quantity Surveying and Cost Management program, includes a credit-bearing industrial internship.
  • Collaboration: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) U.K.; Chartered Institution of Builders (CIOB) U.K.

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