MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

An 18-month part-time Liverpool John Moores University master's in cost planning, procurement, contracts and BIM-enabled financial management.

ICBT

Awarded by

Liverpool John Moores University

Next intake: May 2027
LevelMaster
Duration1.5 Years
Study modepart-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This part-time MSc from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) builds specialist skills in cost planning, procurement, contract management and commercial decision-making for the financial and contractual side of construction projects. Semester one covers research methods, construction technology, quantity surveying professional practice and sustainable procurement. Semester two covers construction contract strategy, BIM-enabled financial management and a collaborative BIM project. The final semester is a dissertation. It runs for 18 months at the Colombo campus with intakes in May and November. The page shows a university fee of GBP 1,000 and asks applicants to contact their centre for ICBT's fee.

Modules

8 modules
Master's Modules8 modules
Research MethodsSemester 1
Construction TechnologySemester 1
Quantity Surveying Professional PracticeSemester 1
Sustainable ProcurementSemester 1
Construction Contract StrategySemester 2
BIM Enabled Financial ManagementSemester 2
Collaborative BIM ProjectSemester 2
DissertationSemester 3

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Degree Routes
  • A Level 6 bachelor's degree (second class or above) in quantity surveying, civil engineering, architecture, land surveying, real estate or another construction-related discipline.
  • A Level 6 bachelor's degree (third class or ordinary pass) in the same disciplines plus 3 years of relevant experience.
Diploma and Experience Routes
  • A Level 5 Higher Diploma (for example HND/HD in QS or Civil) plus 4 years of relevant project management or QS experience.
  • Another Level 6 degree (for example mechanical, electrical or building services) plus 8 years of relevant project management or QS experience, including 4 years at supervisor level.
  • A managerial route based on 10 years of relevant experience, including senior managerial-level experience (as listed on the programme page).
English Language Proficiency

A credit pass (C) or better in English language at the GCE O/L.

Facilities

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Key information

Level

master

Duration

1.5 Years ยท part-time

Location

Colombo

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

Related study areas

Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementArchitecture, Built Environment & Design

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