BACHELOR OF BUILDING SURVEYING



Programme Overview

The programme was developed in association with the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM). The curriculum structure is accepted by the relevant professional bodies in United Kingdom i.e.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK. The minimum period of study for the Bachelor of Building Surveying is 4-31/2 years, comprising 8 semesters (including 1 special semester).


The full-time semesters consists of 14 weeks. This course is pursued on a full time basis only. The successful completion of the programme leads candidate to achieve the award of a degree in the field of building surveying.


In the Malaysian context, a professional Building Surveyor is a qualified person, by examination and experience, and a member of the RISM.The main roles and responsibilities of a Building Surveyor in Malaysia, as prescribed by the RISM cover the following areas; Building Control & Space Planning, Building Performance & Risk Assessment and Building Maintenance & Refurbishment.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 Semester & 1 Special Semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. Philosophy and Current Issue/ Basic Malay Language*
  2. English I
  3. Legal Studies and Built Environment Laws
  4. Construction Technology – Low Rise Building
  5. Building Services
  6. Building Services & Environment
  7. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
  8. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  9. English II
  10. Construction Technology – High Rise Building
  11. Integrated Project I – Design Communication
  12. Programme Elective Courses**: Computer Aided Design
  13. Programme Elective Courses**: Sustainable Built Environment
  14. Programme Elective Courses**: Land & Geomatics Surveying
  1. Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I
  2. Construction Technology – Complex Construction
  3. Building Pathology
  4. Property Management and Maintenance
  5. Integrated Project II – Building Control & Development
  6. Structural Principle
  7. Compulsory University Courses - Co-Curriculum
  8. Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II
  9. Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III
  10. Building Dilapidation Survey
  11. Integrated Project III – Building Services Audit
  12. Accounting & Financial Management
  13. Risk & Construction Safety
  14. Integrated Project IV – Building Performance & Simulation
  15. Procurement, Contract and Specification
  1. Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV
  2. Fundamental of Property Valuation & Taxation
  3. Facility Management Services
  4. Building Conservation
  5. Research Methodology
  6. Integrated Project V – Project Management
  7. Property Economics & Investment
  8. Professional Practice
  9. Construction Law
  10. Building Certification
  11. Academic Research
  1. Industrial Training

Note:

*Non-Malaysian

**Choose only two(2) Program Elective Courses


PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES

  • Computer Aided Design
  • Sustainable Built Environment
  • Land & Geomatics Surveying

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

  1. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect )
  2. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
  3. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II  Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)
  4. Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV (Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place). 
  5. Co-Curriculum

Noted: 
Course KIAR GQX0056 is a compulsory SHE course


Career Prospects

Building Surveyor, Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Construction Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Site Inspector, Maintenance Manager, Building Control Officer, Health and Safety Officer, Building Consultant, Contract Administrator, Technical Officer, Real Estate Valuer, Risk Assessor, Asset Manager, Building Compliance Officer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM84,800

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM85,000

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
  • Passed SPM or its equivalent, with at least a pass in English, Mathematics, and any one science/technical/vocational subject
  • Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Stream: Engineering, Social Sciences, Science, and Accounting
STAM
  • Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma from a Public University (UA) / Private Higher Education Institution (IPTS) / Polytechnic under the Department of Higher Education Malaysia in the field of Building Surveying or related to the Built Environment / Engineering / Geomatics, recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • Passed SPM or its equivalent, with at least a pass in English, Mathematics, and any one science / technical / vocational subject.
Matriculation/Foundation(not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
IPTS Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Possesses good vision, hearing, or speech and is not color blind
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in relevant field including Building Surveying, Built Environment, Engineering, or Geomatic from a recognised institutions approved by the University
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
  • Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
  • Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • Obtained a minimumEnglish language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:
    • MUET 3.5
    • IELTS (Academic) 5.0
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 40
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 47
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 154