Master of Building Science
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
Subfield
Civil Engineering Construction
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
This qualification is intended to enable qualified learners to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem-solving to a particular specialisation in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and property development and other related fields, through involvement in an applied research project This qualification is also intended for learners specialising in the field of Building Science in the construction and property industries and the Construction Management and Quantity Surveying professions.
Rationale
Learners achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract procurement, financial and cost management and property development This qualification is designed to develop specialised knowledge through a research programme and also develop researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. This qualification will further contribute to the development of an advanced capability to conduct research in this field thereby contributing to lifelong learning of learners and stimulate social-economic development.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)
As per institutional policy, credits towards this qualification may be obtained by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 8.
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification comprises of compulsory at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 9 totalling at 180 Credits.
- Dissertation: Building Science, 180 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Provide financial management skills and create awareness of entrepreneurship.
- Advise on investment in property.
- Prepare tender and contract documentation and administer building contracts.
- Analyse financial and cost statements for control and decision making purposes.
- Analyse and select the appropriate sources of finance for business enterprises.
- Prepare a comprehensive business plan for a commercial venture.
- Determine market value of property and undertake market study for development purposes.
- Compile and analyse feasibility report for property development.
- Take off quantities and prepare tender documentation for building, civil engineering and electrical and mechanical engineering works.
- Apply knowledge of law of contracts and standard building and civil engineering contracts.
- Post contract administration and preparation of final accounts.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes
- Identify, solve problems, make responsible decisions and demonstrate critical thinking as well as application of management, costs, financial and legal principles relevant to property development, and contract procurement, administration and finalisation.
- Communicate and work effectively with the development teams in the design, construction.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information with regard to property development, and contract procurement and administration.
Integrated Assessment
The integrated assessment is culminated in a research report that requires the candidate to not only integrate the various fields of knowledge of the discipline itself but also the application of research methodology. In addition to the report colloquiums will also provide opportunities for integrated formative and summative assessment. Although the final report will be for summative purposes there will be various interventions with the candidate during the process to address formative assessment. The research component is assessed by means of a dissertation as well as an article that needs to be prepared for final submission and assessment. Assessment and moderation policies of the institution are applied in exit level subjects and the dissertation must be moderated externally. Research is conducted and developed in a specialised area and engage in the transfer of technology in the field of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. The research skills are assessed by means of a dissertation and articles.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Building Science National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 10.
Horizontal Articulation
Master of Science in Construction Management, Level 9.
- Master of Science in Physical Planning and Construction, Level 9.
- Master of Architecture, Level 9.
- Master of Landscape Architecture, Level 9.
- Master of Science in Quantity Surveying, Level 9.
International comparability
The Master of Business Studies(MBS) programme is ranked among similar sought after qualifications offered by tertiary institutions in Australia, New Zeeland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kenya, Nigeria and the United Kingdom and its required to meet standards of quality comparable with international benchmarks established for vocational Degrees in the built environment professions, as demanded and assured by processes of accreditation conducted by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (represented by all Commonwealth member states) and the South African Council of a.) Quantity Surveying Profession and b.) Project Construction Management Profession, in consultation with the South African Qualification Authority and the Council on Higher Education.
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