Department of Quantity Survey

Functions of the Department of Quantity Surveying
1.    Teaching and Training
To provide quality undergraduate and postgraduate education in Quantity Surveying, equipping students with sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills in construction cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
2.    Curriculum Development and Review
To design, implement, and periodically review academic curricula in line with the requirements of the National Universities Commission (NUC), professional bodies, and global best practices in the construction industry.
3.    Research and Innovation
To conduct applied and theoretical research in areas such as construction economics, sustainable construction, procurement systems, digital construction technologies, and project cost control, contributing to knowledge advancement and policy development.
4.    Professional Development
To prepare students for professional practice and certification by relevant bodies (e.g., NIQS, QSRBN, RICS) through academic training, mentorship, and industry-oriented programmes.
5.    Industry Collaboration and Linkages
To foster strong linkages with construction industry stakeholders through industrial training (SIWES), workshops, seminars, conferences, and collaborative research projects.
6.    Consultancy and Advisory Services
To offer professional consultancy services in cost estimation, feasibility studies, procurement advisory, contract management, and value management to public and private sector clients.
7.    Student Supervision and Mentorship
To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, theses, and dissertations, while mentoring students on academic progression, ethics, and career development.
8.    Quality Assurance and Accreditation Support
To ensure compliance with academic standards and support accreditation processes by professional bodies and regulatory agencies through continuous quality assurance mechanisms.
9.    Community Service and Societal Engagement
To apply Quantity Surveying expertise to community development initiatives, public sector projects, and capacity-building programmes that support sustainable development.
10.    Promotion of Ethics and Professional Standards
To instill high ethical standards, professionalism, transparency, and accountability in construction practice among students and staff.

Aim
The aim of the Department of Quantity Surveying is to produce competent, ethical, and industry-ready quantity surveyors with strong analytical, managerial, and technological skills capable of effectively managing construction costs, contracts, and procurement processes in a sustainable built environment.

Objectives
The objectives of the Department are to:
1.    Provide students with sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills in construction economics, measurement, cost planning, and financial management of construction projects.
2.    Equip graduates with the ability to apply modern tools and technologies, including digital measurement, Building Information Modelling (BIM), e-procurement, and cost management software.
3.    Develop students’ competence in procurement methods, contract administration, and dispute avoidance and resolution in construction projects.
4.    Promote ethical conduct, professionalism, transparency, and accountability in construction and public sector procurement practices.
5.    Encourage research and innovation in areas such as sustainable construction, value management, project delivery systems, and digital construction technologies.
6.    Prepare students for professional certification and lifelong learning through alignment with the requirements of relevant professional bodies such as NIQS, QSRBN, and RICS.
7.    Foster strong industry linkages through industrial training, consultancy, and collaborative research to enhance graduate employability.
8.    Contribute to national development by producing graduates capable of supporting infrastructure delivery, public works management, and sustainable economic growth.

Programmes
Undergraduate Programme
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Quantity surveying
The undergraduate programme is designed to provide students with foundational and professional knowledge in construction measurement, cost planning, procurement, contract administration, construction technology, and project management. It prepares graduates for professional practice and postgraduate studies.

Postgraduate Programmes
1.    Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Quantity Surveying
The programme is intended for those with third class or pass degree in Quantity Surveying and also those with HND in Quantity Surveying, and graduates of related disciplines seeking conversion into Quantity Surveying. It provides core professional knowledge required for advanced academic study or professional practice.
2.    Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Quantity Surveying
The master’s programme focuses on advanced cost management, procurement strategies, construction economics, sustainable construction, research methods, and emerging digital technologies in the built environment.
3.    Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Project Management 
The master’s programme focuses on advanced cost management, project risk management, construction project procurement management, construction economics, sustainable construction, research methods, and emerging digital technologies in the built environment
4.    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Quantity Surveying
The PhD programme is research-oriented and aims to develop high-level researchers and academics capable of contributing original knowledge in areas such as construction economics, procurement systems, project delivery, sustainability, and digital construction etc.
5.    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management
The PhD programme is research-oriented and aims to develop high-level researchers and academics capable of contributing original knowledge in areas such as construction risk management, construction procurement systems, quality management, project performance improvement and management, project delivery, sustainability, and digital construction etc.

Admission into the Department’s Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree shall be through the following routes:
i.    Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Admissionfor B. Tech (Hons) degree through this route admits a student into 100 Level. It requires an applicant to sit and make up the cut-off point of UTME organized by the joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In addition, candidates must pass five O’Levelsubjects at credit level or above in not more than two sittings and should include: English Language, Mathematics,Physics,andany other two (2)subjects from: Chemistry, Technical Drawing, Economics, Geography, and Building Construction.

ii.    Direct Entry (DE) Admission.Holdersof A’LevelGCE, A’LevelIJMB with passes in Mathematics, Physics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, and Economics in addition to meeting the O’Levelsubjectsrequirementslistedin (i) above are eligible to be admitted into the 200 level of the programme.Candidates with OND/ND/HND in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines that meet O’Level requirements as stated in (i) above, are also eligible to be admitted into 200 Level of the programme.
iii.    Special Admission- Transfer caseswithinthe University (intra) and from other Universities (inter)that meet the requirements of any of the two admission routes stated above may be admitted into anappropriatelevel of the programme. Such candidates would usually be required to take make up courses for any deficiency in their academic record and transcript from their previous Department and Universities respectively.