Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Academic Year: 2017/18
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.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors |
| Final award | BSc (Hons) DIS, BSc (Hons) |
| Programme title | Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying |
| Programme code | CVUB18 |
| Length of programme | The duration of the programme is 8 semesters, two of which comprise students undertaking industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies between Part B and Part C. 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. |
| UCAS code | HK22 |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:51:08 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide an honours degree programme of the highest quality in commercial management and quantity surveying skills, within the context of construction technology, law, economics and construction commercial skills, to enable students to reach the highest echelons of the construction industry.
- To provide opportunities for students to participate and engage in team-building skills, presentation and communication skills and to practice hands-on construction trades.
- To develop cognisance of the construction industry that facilitates lifelong learning skills and enhances a students’ ability to sustain a career at the leading edge of construction professionals.
- To enhance students’ career and employment opportunities through sponsorship with major construction companies.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external 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.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Construction technology, which leads to a complete understanding of how building and civil engineering projects are constructed.
- The fundamental concepts of building services.
- The principles of management and construction business analysis.
- The law as it relates to the construction industry.
- Economics and economic principles that impact upon society and the commercial marketplace.
- Project administration relevant to commercial management and quantity surveying including taking-off and bill preparation.
- The role of the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor in society.
- Information technology and systems relevant to the modern Quantity Surveying role.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Plan, conduct and report a programme of original research.
- Analyse and solve construction commercial problems, applying professional judgment to balance risks, costs time, quality and safety.
- Analyse and solve construction legal problems.
- 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.
- Take a holistic approach to managing value chains for the implementation of information technology systems.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able:
- 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.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- 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.
- Balance risks and make decisions.
4. Programme structure
Modules with their weights in parentheses are taught in Semesters 1 and 2 and assessed at the end of Semester 2.
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
4.1.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVA001 |
Development of Communication and Learning Skills |
10 |
|
CVA016 |
Building Materials |
10 |
|
CVA019 |
Principles of Design and Construction (20) |
10 |
|
CVA022 |
Building Environmental Science |
10 |
|
CVA025 |
Teamwork and QS Practice |
10 |
|
CVA043 |
Introduction to Economics |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
4.1.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVA018 |
Principles of Law |
10 |
|
CVA019 |
Principles of Design and Construction (20) |
10 |
|
CVA021 |
Site Surveying |
10 |
|
CVA030 |
Methods of Measurement |
10 |
|
CVB028 |
Building Services Technology |
10 |
|
MAA211 |
Management Statistics |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
4.2.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVB020 |
Procurement and Contract Administration |
10 |
|
CVB022 |
Civil Engineering Measurement |
10 |
|
CVB023 |
Civil Engineering Technology |
10 |
|
CVB033 |
Health & Safety |
10 |
|
CVB037 |
Building Measurement |
10 |
|
CVC082 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
4.2.2 Semester 2
EITHER
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVB018 |
Construction Law |
10 |
|
CVB024 |
Contractors' Planning and Estimating |
10 |
|
CVB030 |
Construction Organisation and Management |
10 |
|
CVB031 |
Project and Teamwork 2 |
10 |
|
CVB032 |
Building Pathology and Management |
10 |
|
CVB065 |
Property Development Appraisal |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
OR
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
| Code | Module Title | Module Weight |
| CVB039 | Exchange | 50 |
| CVB040 | Hong Kong Project 1 | 10 |
4.3 Part C - Degree Modules
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN CVC033 IN 2015-16 OR BEFORE:
4.3.1 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVC027 |
Construction Business Analysis |
10 |
|
CVC028 |
Construction Economics |
10 |
|
CVC032 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
10 |
|
CVC037 |
Pre-Construction Planning & Estimating |
10 |
|
CVC051 |
Construction Contracts |
10 |
|
CVC081 |
Value Management & Engineering |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
4.3.2 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVC026 |
Construction & Commercial Management 2 |
10 |
|
CVC032 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
20 |
|
CVC033 |
Maintenance, Repair and Refurbishment |
10 |
|
CVC035 |
Management Finance |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVB064 |
Project Appraisal |
10 |
|
CVC040 |
Advanced Construction |
10 |
|
CVC045 |
Collaborative BIM Design Project |
10 |
FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN CVC033 PREVIOUSLY:
4.3.3 Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVC027 |
Construction Business Analysis |
10 |
|
CVC028 |
Construction Economics |
10 |
|
CVC032 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
10 |
|
CVC037 |
Pre-Construction Planning & Estimating |
10 |
|
CVC051 |
Construction Contracts |
10 |
|
CVC081 |
Value Management & Engineering |
10 |
(ii) There are no optional modules
4.3.4 Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50)
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVC026 |
Construction & Commercial Management 2 |
10 |
|
CVC032 |
Research Dissertation (30) |
20 |
|
CVC035 |
Management Finance |
10 |
|
CVC045 |
Collaborative BIM Design Project |
10 |
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES
One module from
|
Code |
Title |
Module Weight |
|
CVB064 |
Project Appraisal |
10 |
|
CVC040 |
Advanced Construction |
10 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B and from Part B to Part C and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX but also accumulate 120 credits in each Part.
5.2 Candidates cannot progress from Part B to the DIS year until Part B progression requirements have been met.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.
