EMPLOYABILITY AND THE UNDERGRADUATE BUILDING SURVEYING PROGRAMME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF

This reflective case study attempts to explore skills provision & employability aspects embedded in the professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Building Surveying programme, offered in the School of Construction and Property Management, at the University of Salford. The expectations, influence and perspective of stakeholders will be examined, with particular reference to employment. These aspects include demands on higher education providers through the introduction of progress files and curriculum development as influenced by professional institutions. Also, the needs of employers and requirements of students in employment or as prospective employees will be examined. This study is grounded in the School of Construction and Property Management which resides in the faculty of Business and Informatics in the University of Salford. The scope of the study will concentrate on undergraduate studies within the school. The University has strong links with business and employability as reflected in it’s mission statement