Brief History

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) was the first Nigerian university to introduce the Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc. QS) programme in 1971. At inception, the programme was resident in the Department of Civil Engineering. In 1972, the Quantity Surveying (QS) along with the Land Surveying (LS) Sections were separated from the Department of Civil Engineering to form an independent and unified department named Department of Surveying. The Department of Surveying produced its first set of graduates in QS in 1974. The QS section of the Department of Surveying attempted to introduce Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree programmes in the 1993/94 session but the programmes were aborted due to the exit of essential staff.

The LS and QS Sections of the Department of Surveying have, based on the approval for separation granted by the University Senate at its meeting of the 26th of August 2007, evolved into two autonomous Departments of Geomatics Engineering and Quantity Surveying respectively. This move also saw the newly created Department of Quantity Surveying being transferred to the Faculty of Environmental Design from the commencement of 2007/2008 academic session with Mr. Y.G. Musa-Haddary as the pioneer Acting Head of Department.

Mission

Emphasis is placed on planning, management and economic activities. Furthermore, the programme prepares the graduates to play distinctive and prominent roles in the construction industry.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the Quantity surveying programme of Ahmadu Bello University is tied to the resourcefulness of the profession.As a profession that delves into several disciplines, it prepares professionals in a broad-based knowledge to enable them improve, sustain and uplift the socio-economic well being of their environment.

Registration Guidelines

(i) Fresh students must come with original of relevant documents to the Faculty to collect admission letter and to be interviewed. Successful candidate would be informed of the procedure for registration with the Academic Office, the Faculty and the Department.
(ii) Students should note the time and schedule of registration, and be in possession of proper identification documents at all times.
(iii) Students should consult with their assigned Academic advisors before filling the course registration form.
(iv) Pre-requisite and/or co-requisite must be satisfied for courses that require such.
(v) All courses are registered at an officially designated centre, except otherwise stated.
(vi) Unrestricted electives chosen outside those listed must be approved by the Department.
(vii) Minimum and maximum credit units registered for full time students are 12 and 24 units respectively.
(viii) At registration, a student is required to pay the National Association of Quantity Surveying Students (NAQSS) dues.

Academic Programmes

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