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:

  • University English I
  • Entrepreneurship Workshop and Seminars
  • Construction Materials
  • Mathematics for Quantity Surveying
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Information System and Multimedia
  • Construction Laws and Legal Methods
  • University English II
  • Oman History and Islamic Culture
  • Ethics in Workplace
  • Elements of Concrete and Steel Structures
  • Land Surveying Principles and Lab
  • Architectural and Structural Drawings

Year 2:

  • University English III
  • Construction technology I
  • Building Information Modelling I
  • Quantification and Cost Management I
  • Building Services I
  • Rate Analysis and Specification
  • Industrial Internship I
  • Construction Economic I
  • Statistics for Quantity Surveying
  • Procurement and Tendering
  • Civil Engineering Construction I
  • Project study I

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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