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
Philosophy and Current Issue/ Basic Malay Language*
Programme Elective Courses**: Sustainable Built Environment
Programme Elective Courses**: Land & Geomatics Surveying
Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I
Construction Technology – Complex Construction
Building Pathology
Property Management and Maintenance
Integrated Project II – Building Control & Development
Structural Principle
Compulsory University Courses - Co-Curriculum
Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II
Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III
Building Dilapidation Survey
Integrated Project III – Building Services Audit
Accounting & Financial Management
Risk & Construction Safety
Integrated Project IV – Building Performance & Simulation
Procurement, Contract and Specification
Compulsory University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV
Fundamental of Property Valuation & Taxation
Facility Management Services
Building Conservation
Research Methodology
Integrated Project V – Project Management
Property Economics & Investment
Professional Practice
Construction Law
Building Certification
Academic Research
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
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) I (Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect )
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body and Soul)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) II Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) III (Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie)
Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) IV (Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place).
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)
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: