Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

About this course

Quantity surveying and commercial management sits at the intersection of finance, law, and construction, and it is one of the most consistently in-demand specialisms in the built environment. Quantity surveyors manage the financial and commercial aspects of construction projects, from initial cost planning and procurement through contract management, cost control, and final account settlement. They combine financial and business acumen with detailed technical knowledge of construction methods and contracts, operating at the boundary between design teams, contractors, and clients. At the University of Derby you will study across three years on a full-time programme, with a foundation year available to provide additional preparation, a sandwich year for professional experience, a year abroad for international study, and work placement embedded throughout. Quantity surveyors are highly sou

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 55% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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